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Main Street Building with Residents, Businesses Sees Evacuation Wednesday Due to Natural Gas Scare

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A Main Street building with residential units as well as multiple businesses was evacuated for roughly an hour Wednesd...


By Connect-Bridgeport Staff October 08, 2026 12:15 AM EST in News

Long-Time Special Education Teacher, Coach, Leader in Community, Charles Proudfoot, Jr., Passes at 77

Story Photo (64587) Charles Robert “Chuck” Proudfoot, Jr., 77, of 116 Oakvale St., Grafton, West Virginia passed away peaceful...

Posted October 08, 2026 12:00 AM EST in News

Huge Turnout for JES's Annual Walk to School Day

Story Photo (64602) For those wondering about the significant increase in pedestrian traffic this morning along Johnson Avenue, no need to wor...

Posted October 07, 2026 10:30 AM EST in News

City Residents Mark Your Calendars as Date, Time for Bridgeport's 2026 "Shred Day" Rapidly Approaching

Story Photo (64596) One of the more heavily utilized community events will return for its 10-Year Anniversary in 2026, Bridgeport Communit...

Posted October 07, 2026 7:00 AM EST in News


LATEST NEWS

• Restaurant in Area Closes its Doors after 15 Years | October 07, 2026 12:45 AM EST in News

• Morning Accident along Meadowbrook Road Involves Two Vehicles and Results in One Medical Transport | October 07, 2026 12:45 AM EST in News

• NCWV Native, WVU Specialist Puts Teaching Experience to Work for New Employees | October 07, 2026 12:30 AM EST in News

• Former City Resident, Education Leader, BHS Alumna, JES Principal, Myra Jane Townsend-Bartley, Passes | October 07, 2026 12:00 AM EST in News

• Harrison County Chamber of Commerce Lists Slate of Activities Taking Place Locally in Month of October | October 07, 2026 1:30 PM EST in News

• Bridgeport StoryWalk Annual Doggie Treat Trail Set for Monday | October 07, 2026 12:00 PM EST in News

• Department of Tourism Releases Second Fall Foliage Map with Exceptional Color Season Hitting Region | October 07, 2026 11:00 AM EST in News

• Off the Shelf: Banned Books Week | October 07, 2026 9:00 AM EST in News

• Bridgeport Volleyball Beats Grafton, Falls to Ripley in Home Tri-Match | October 07, 2026 8:00 AM EST in Sports

• Bridgeport Moves to No. 8 in Latest WVSSAC Playoff Ratings for Football | October 06, 2026 2:10 PM EST in Sports

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EVENTS

Mountain State Pet Expo

Date: 10/10/26 - 10/10/26
Time: 11:00 AM - 5:00 PM
?? Join us for the Mountain State Dog Days Pet Expo! ?? Mark your calendars and bring the whole family (including your well-behaved, leashed pups!) for a fun-filled day cel ...

GALLERY

Girls In Aviation Day 2026

BLOGS [ view all ]

  • Rosalyn Queen

    The Grapevine: There's Plenty to Do in t...

    Did I hear you say “There is nothing to do i...

    Posted by Rosalyn Queen

  • Jeff Toquinto

    ToquiNotes: Recalling a Long-Gone Restau...

    I do not know what year it opened locally. I do no...

    Posted by Jeff Toquinto

  • Jeff Toquinto

    From the Bench: Passing of a Man with Qu...

    For those on the boys side of the ledger, Nov. 8, ...

    Posted by Jeff Toquinto

  • Joe Earley

    The Cyber Beacon: When the Hacker Attack...

    The phone rings. The caller says he is from your b...

    Posted by Joe Earley

  • Angela Spatafore

    Off the Shelf: Banned Books Week

    October 4-10 is Banned Books Week!   ...

    Posted by Angela Spatafore

  • Dick Duez

    Time Travel: Pee Wee White Cheerleaders ...

    Although this submitted image is grainy, it is of ...

    Posted by Dick Duez

NEWS

• Bridgeport Farmers Market Alerting Vendors of Scam

• Minor Main Street Traffic Delay Not Result of Accident, but Bridgeport Business Doing Upgrade to Property

• The Cyber Beacon: When the Hacker Attacks the Person, Not the Computer

• GHSP Urges Drivers to Protect Pedestrians During National Pedestrian Safety Month

• Nearly $20 Million in Major Upgrades Across West Virginia State Parks and Forests Announced

COMMUNITY

• Final Hydrant Flushing of Year Scheduled for This Week

• Photos: Bridgeport Lions Club Holds Annual Spaghetti Dinner Fundraiser

• Little Lambs Closet Children’s Consignment Sale in Bridgeport Gives Back to the Community

• Free Dental Care, Offers and Activities to Be Provided for Military, Veterans on October 5-9

• LEGO Bash A Weekend Success at The Bridge

SPORTS

• Bridgeport Boys Soccer Remains No. 1 in State in MaxPreps Rankings

• 'Big Asset' Tristin Noble Taking on Larger Role for Bridgeport Line

• Bridgeport Wins Regional Title, Advances to State Golf Tournament

• Bridgeport Drops Out of Top Spot in MetroNews Power Rankings for 1st Time This Year

• Network, Kickoff Announced for WVU's Home Contest against Cincinnati Oct. 17 in Homecoming Game


VISITORS

• Warriors Rock Concert Set to Honor Local Veterans at Robinson Grand Performing Arts Center on Oct. 11

• West Virginia Paranormal Trail Returns with New Site; Spooky Statewide Trail Offering Exclusive Prizes

• NCWV Airport Officials Talk Possible New Options for Food at Recently Opened Terminal at BAA Meeting

• One of Busiest, Oldest Johnson Avenue Businesses to See $5.1M Makeover, Temporarily Cease Operations

• West Virginia Tourism Economy Hits Historic Milestone as it Soars to Record $9.4 Billion Economic Impact

BLOGS/OPINION

• Time Travel: Pee Wee White Cheerleaders from 2000 and National Retail Giant in Clarksburg from 1962

• The Grapevine: There's Plenty to Do in the Area, Especially This Time of Year

• From the Bench: Passing of a Man with Quiet and Big Impact on Youth Sports for Thousands in Bridgeport

• ToquiNotes: Recalling a Long-Gone Restaurant and its Extinct Successor, Their Food, and Fun Memories

• Off the Shelf – Upcoming Halloween Events

ALUMNI

• Bridgeport Alum Ben McDougal to Get Extra Year of Eligibility for West Virginia Baseball

• Photos: A Look at the Annual Bridgeport High School Alumni & Friends Hall of Fame Banquet at The "O"



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