Connect Bridgeport
Ad
FacebookTwitterInstragramYouTubeRSS
  • Home
  • News
  • Sports
  • Community
    • Community News
    • Anniversaries
    • Announcements
    • Arts & Entertainment
    • Calendar
    • Churches
    • Clubs & Organizations
    • Directory
    • Farmer's Market
    • File Complaint
    • Greeting Cards
    • Library
    • Lost And Found
    • Obituaries
    • Parks & Recreation
    • Sponsorships
  • Trading Post
    • For Sale
    • Local Deals
    • Services
    • Yard Sales
  • Visitors
  • Relocation
  • Education
  • Jobs
  • Alumni

From the Bench: As Coaching Longevity Wanes, BHS Proves Anomaly with State Championship Side Effect

Story Photo (62226)

For the last time, on Friday, Feb. 20, Bridgeport High School Jan Grisso stood at the edge of the pool serving as the...


By Jeff Toquinto February 22, 2026 6:00 AM EST in Sports Blog

Talking with American Idol Golden Ticket Holder Livy Spino

Story Photo (62156) Claiming a coveted Golden Ticket to Hollywood on the Feb. 9 episode of “American Idol” was a dream come true f...

Posted February 21, 2026 1:30 PM EST in News

Bridgeport Cemetery Cleanup Set: Officials Schedule Clearing of Decorative Items Deadline for March 9

Story Photo (62199) Bridgeport Cemetery is once again sprucing up grounds for spring and summer and has set the deadline of community clea...

Posted February 21, 2026 10:30 AM EST in News

Gallery 2: Jonathan Staddon Photos of Holly Ball

Story Photo (62155) The 66th Annual Holly Ball, a fundraiser for United Hospital Center, was held Saturday, Feb. 7, at The Morris in...

Posted February 21, 2026 9:00 AM EST in News


LATEST NEWS

• ToquiNotes: City's Connection to Robert Duvall, James Cann, Francis Ford Coppola, and George Lucas | February 21, 2026 6:00 AM EST in Blogs

• Best Ribeye in State of West Virginia? Web Site Lists Local Establishment with Significant Tie to Bridgeport | February 20, 2026 12:45 AM EST in News

• Photos: Senior Night for Indians Girls Basketball Team | February 21, 2026 12:00 PM EST in Sports

• BHS Boys Finish Runner-Up at State Swim Meet and Girls Fourth as Coach Jan Grisso's Career Concludes | February 20, 2026 9:35 PM EST in Sports

• BHS Drops in Sixth Edition of MetroNews Power Poll | February 20, 2026 1:30 PM EST in Sports

• Bridgeport Middle School's Lily Dahl Takes Home First Place Honors in Recent Harrison County Spelling Bee | February 20, 2026 12:00 PM EST in News

• Annual Mom2Mom Sunday Sells Out of Vendor Space | February 20, 2026 9:00 AM EST in News

• Photos: Indians Girls Basketball Team Falters against Musselman in Final 2025-26 Regular Season Contest | February 20, 2026 8:00 AM EST in Sports

• Another Harrison County Bridge Project Announced as WVDOH Awards $1.03M Contract for Replacement | February 20, 2026 7:00 AM EST in News

Ad
Ad
Pay Utility Online

 

WV GIS


JOBS

No current jobs at this time

EVENTS

Bridgeport City Council Meeting

Date: 2/23/26 - 2/23/26
Time: 7:00 PM - 8:00 PM
Bridgeport City Council meets on the 2nd and 4th Mondays of every month at 7pm at Bridgeport City Hall in Council Chambers. 515 W. Main Street Bridgeport, WV *If you wish to s ...

GALLERY

2026 WVSSAC Swim Championship

BLOGS [ view all ]

  • Julie Perine

    It's Happening: Sweet Story of Cornersto...

    When the word “chocolatier” comes to mind, I think...

    Posted by Julie Perine

  • Rosalyn Queen

    The Grapevine: Two Harrison County Ashtr...

    Mary Barney was recently able to preserve a bit of...

    Posted by Rosalyn Queen

  • Angela Spatafore

    Off the Shelf: Patron Spotlight - Yoshim...

    Welcome to a new series of Off the Shelf, the Patr...

    Posted by Angela Spatafore

  • Jeff Toquinto

    From the Bench: As Coaching Longevity Wa...

    For the last time, on Friday, Feb. 20, Bridgeport ...

    Posted by Jeff Toquinto

  • Jeff Toquinto

    ToquiNotes: City's Connection to Robert ...

    Editor's Note I: This blog first ran in O...

    Posted by Jeff Toquinto

NEWS

• Opening of New Clarksburg Art Venue, "The Gallery," is Set with First Fridays Wine Tasting Set for March 6

• Bridgeport Resident and Owner, Operator of Oliverio's Ristorante, Petrina Ann Oliverio Bonamico, Passes

• BHS Wins the West Virginia Department of Education Regional Academic Showdown at Fairmont State

• WVWC Nets $2.583M for Campus HVAC Upgrades

• State DNR Stocks 59 Waters During Week of Feb. 5

COMMUNITY

• After Four-Plus Decades, Dr. Gerard A. Veltri, DDS, of Bridgeport, Officially Calls it a Wrap on Long Career

• Glenville State Makes Contribution to Gorilla Sports for Efforts by City Business to Impact Youth Sports

• One of Bridgeport's Most Popular Events, Annual City Spring Cleanup, Scheduled to Return in Month of May

• BHS After Prom Committee Bringing Back Fundraiser in Form of "Golden Potty" to Help Fund Celebration

• ABB Sets Bridgeport Summer Kickoff and Food Truck Festival

SPORTS

• Photos: BHS in Action at Day One of State Swim Meet

• WVSSAC Releases Girls Basketball Regional Pairings

• Photos: Senior Night Held for Indians Winter Sports

• WVSSAC Gives Approval to Establish Girls Wrestling

• BHS Wrestling Team Wins First Big 10 Title in Years


VISITORS

• Wendy's Closing Hundreds of Locations Nationwide

• Web Site's List of the State's "Top 10 Barbeque Spots" Includes Restaurant Destination Here in Bridgeport

• Artist with Multiple No. 1 Hits and Awards Returning to Clarksburg Amphitheater for Summer Show July 24

• City Police Make No Arrest, Fine for Recent Violation on Frozen Deegan Lake after Warning Signs Stolen

• Palatine Park Announces Free Summer 2026 Lineup

BLOGS/OPINION

• The Grapevine: Two Harrison County Ashtrays from a Pair of Memorable Businesses No Longer with Us

• Off the Shelf: Patron Spotlight - Yoshimi Yamaguchi

• From the Bench: Bigger, Hopefully Better, McDougal of BHS, WVU Listed Among Nation's Elite Relievers

• Time Travel: Virginia Avenue Snow Removal in 1979 and a Look Back at Clarksburg's Fire Department

• It's Happening: Sweet Story of Cornerstone Candy Chocolate Factory - Coming Soon to Clarksburg

ALUMNI

• West Virginia University Releases Dean’s, President’s and Graduate Lists for Students for Fall 2025

• BHS Alumna, Fairmont State Standout Gabby Reep is MEC Women's Basketball Co-Player of the Week

• Nominations Open for 2026 BHS Alumni & Friends Foundation Hall of Fame



Bridgeport, WV
Editorial Board Advertise Privacy Policy Contact Us
FacebookTwitterInstagramYouTubeRSS

©2014 Connect Bridgeport.