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The Grapevine: Judge Thomas Bedell, Family Friend and a Great Man, Gets Recognized for Contributions

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This week’s Grapevine blog will be a short one, but one where I needed to recognize a special person in our comm...


By Rosalyn Queen October 15, 2026 8:00 AM EST in Blogs

City Woman among 30 Individuals Indicted by Marion County Grand Jury; Facing Charges of Embezzlement

Story Photo (64693) A Bridgeport woman was among 30 individuals indicted in the first day of the October 2026 session of the Marion County...

Posted October 15, 2026 7:00 AM EST in News

City Resident, Prominent Lawyer, Leader in Energy, Government, Education, Ralph Bean Jr., Passes

Story Photo (64690) Ralph Bean, Jr. died on October 12 from complications of Parkinson’s disease. He was born on March 17, 1941, to...

Posted October 15, 2026 12:45 AM EST in News

WVU Jackson’s Mill to Host Annual Harvest Time at the Mill

Story Photo (64673) West Virginia University Jackson's Mill will once again host its annual history and heritage event, Harvest Time a...

Posted October 15, 2026 12:30 AM EST in News


LATEST NEWS

• State Police Respond to Hunting-Related Shooting in Region that Sees Individual Flown to Ruby Memorial | October 15, 2026 12:15 AM EST in News

• Area Woman who was Owner and Operator of Pair of Local Businesses, Kelli Renae Strarcher, Passes at 64 | October 15, 2026 12:00 AM EST in News

• Harrison County Sheriff's Office Issues Statement on Scam in Area; Latest Involves Issues with Jury Duty | October 14, 2026 10:30 AM EST in News

• Lane Closure on I-79 at Tom’s Run Bridge and Goshen Road to Begin Thursday | October 14, 2026 3:25 PM EST in News

• Hiker Missing in Tucker County Following Being Swept Downstream in Elevated Waters Found Deceased | October 14, 2026 1:45 PM EST in News

• Photos: WVU Defense Wilts in 52-31 Loss to Arizona | October 14, 2026 1:30 PM EST in Sports

• Harrison County History Hop Offers Opportunities for Visiting 13 Historic County Locations | October 14, 2026 12:00 PM EST in News

• Gallery: Fans, Bands, Cheerleaders and More from Bridgeport's Home Win over Spring Valley | October 14, 2026 11:00 AM EST in Sports

• Off the Shelf: Dolly Days | October 14, 2026 9:00 AM EST in News

• Bridgeport's Alex Randolph is State Champion, But Sophomore is Just Getting Started | October 14, 2026 7:00 AM EST in Sports

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EVENTS

Munster Madness

Date: 10/15/26 - 10/15/26
Time: 5:00 PM - 9:30 PM
???? A Night of Family Fun is Coming! ???? Come out Thursday, October 15th and watch our local first responders battle it out on the basketball court at Munster Madness! ?? ...

GALLERY

BHS Band, Fans, Cheerleaders and More 10.09.26

BLOGS [ view all ]

  • Joe Earley

    The Cyber Beacon: When the Hacker Attack...

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

    Posted by Joe Earley

  • Jeff Toquinto

    ToquiNotes: All-Too-Quick Lifespan of a ...

    During a late evening of sleeplessness recently wh...

    Posted by Jeff Toquinto

  • Angela Spatafore

    Off the Shelf: Dolly Days

    The world lost someone special when Dolly Parton p...

    Posted by Angela Spatafore

  • Dick Duez

    Time Travel: Early BHS Boys Soccer Team ...

    Anyone look familiar? This is believed to be the s...

    Posted by Dick Duez

  • Rosalyn Queen

    The Grapevine: Judge Thomas Bedell, Fami...

    This week’s Grapevine blog will be a short o...

    Posted by Rosalyn Queen

  • Jeff Toquinto

    From the Bench: The Origins of the Nickn

    Editor's Note: With the recent announcement of the...

    Posted by Jeff Toquinto

NEWS

• Pierpont PTA Students Help Area Seniors Take Steps Toward Fall Prevention

• City Fire Department Assists with Medical Transports, Extrication on Scene of Local Four-Vehicle Accident

• City Resident, BHS State Champion, Business Owner, Veteran, Community Leader, Robert Neeley, Passes

• West Virginia Department of Tourism Shares Third Fall Foliage Update with Plenty of Colors Across Region

• Bridgeport Police Department Visits in Large Group at JES as First Graders Treat Them to Coffee, Breakfast

COMMUNITY

• Harvest of Hope Event Held Recently in Bridgeport at All Saints Catholic Church is Community Celebration

• FEMA Disaster Assistance Available for City, Harrison County Residents Impacted by August 2026 Flooding

• ABB Scarecrow Voting is Open

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

• Photos: Bridgeport Lions Club Holds Annual Spaghetti Dinner Fundraiser

SPORTS

• Bridgeport Golf Wins Class AAA Team Title, Randolph is Individual Champ

• Moving Day: Bridgeport's Win Combined with Other Losses Moves Tribe Up 4 Spots in SSAC Ratings

• Bridgeport Volleyball Picks Up Win at Weekend Tournament

• Bridgeport Boys Soccer 3rd, Girls Soccer 14th in Latest Rankings

• Bridgeport Keeps No. 2 Spot in MetroNews Class AAA Power Rankings


VISITORS

• I-79 Ramp Closure Over Three Days to Create Traffic Woes for Drivers with Bridgeport, Clarksburg Impacts

• One of West Virginia's Oldest Shopping Destinations Set to Close its Doors Permanently Early in 2027

• Traffic Delays in Place on Route 50 in Location East of City into October 16 for Ditching and Shoulder Work

• National Chain Restaurant with Over 3,000 Locations Opens its First Location in Bridgeport at White Oaks

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

BLOGS/OPINION

• Time Travel: Early BHS Boys Soccer Team from 1987 and a Well-Known Clarksburg Glass Plant in 1960

• From the Bench: The Origins of the Nickname Smiley

• ToquiNotes: All-Too-Quick Lifespan of a Unique Italian Restaurant Chain Close to City with Authentic Menu

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

• Off the Shelf – Upcoming Halloween Events

ALUMNI

• City Native, BHS Alumna, Marilyn T. McClure-Demers, to be Honored by WVU at Homecoming Game Oct. 17

• 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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