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Time Travel: BHS Conference Hoops Champs in 1943 and WBOY Decades Ago in Forest Festival Parade

Story Photo (62255)

As the writing on the photo shows, this is the 1943 Little Ten Conference Basketball Champions from 1943. The young m...


By Dick Duez March 01, 2026 10:30 AM EST in Blogs

Cancer Takes Life of Local Husband, and His Widow Takes Ford Mustang on the Road to Awareness

Story Photo (62257) Editor's Note: The following story is from the Ford Racing Web site. It is Harrison County resident Mendi Gardner'...

Posted March 01, 2026 9:00 AM EST in News

From the Bench: A Milestone on National Level Nears for Shields, but Focus on Getting Back to Huntington

Story Photo (62297) Just when you think Robert Shields has done it all as the baseball coach of the Bridgeport Indians, there is something...

Posted March 01, 2026 6:00 AM EST in Sports Blog

Bridgeport's Reese Allen is New WVU Mountaineer

Story Photo (62312) Bridgeport's Reese Allen has been named as the new West Virginia University Mountaineer. The announcement came during...

Posted February 28, 2026 7:45 PM EST in News


LATEST NEWS

• Bridgeport Revitalization and Hydration to Start Serving Community Mid-March | February 28, 2026 1:30 PM EST in News

• ToquiNotes: Trying to Measure the Impact that Proves Immeasurable - the Life of Petrina Oliverio Bonamico | February 28, 2026 1:00 PM EST in Blogs

• Bridgeport's Troy Zorick Headed to Davis and Elkins for Cross Country | February 28, 2026 12:00 PM EST in Sports

• WVU Faculty Feature: Bridgeport's Gary Lhotsky | February 28, 2026 10:30 AM EST in News

• Veteran Journalist Minnich Joins Connect-Bridgeport | February 28, 2026 9:00 AM EST in News

• NetJets Donates PW306C Engine to Support Pierpont Community & Technical College’s Aviation Students | February 27, 2026 1:30 PM EST in News

• Ortho/Spine Center, Podiatry, Weight Management, Ortho/Spine Call Center Registrars UHC RRR Winner | February 27, 2026 12:00 PM EST in News

• Bridgeport Boys Basketball Climbs Up a Spot in MetroNews Power Poll | February 27, 2026 11:55 AM EST in Sports

• Bridgeport's John Knight Signs with Glenville State for Football, Wrestling | February 27, 2026 11:00 AM EST in Sports

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Date: 3/4/26 - 3/4/26
Time: 6:45 PM - 8:10 PM
All kids from 3 years old through 6th grade are invited to join us for AWANA Clubs each Wednesday from 6:45 pm - 8:10 pm. We will have Bible lessons, games, snacks, Bible memo ...

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  • Jeff Toquinto

    From the Bench: A Milestone on National ...

    Just when you think Robert Shields has done it all...

    Posted by Jeff Toquinto

  • Rosalyn Queen

    The Grapevine: A Local Look at Black His...

    As February comes to an end, I wanted to add a few...

    Posted by Rosalyn Queen

  • Julie Perine

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

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

    Posted by Julie Perine

  • Angela Spatafore

    Off the Shelf: Work Out Your Body and Mi...

    Did you know you can work out your body as well as...

    Posted by Angela Spatafore

  • Jeff Toquinto

    ToquiNotes: Trying to Measure the Impact...

    It was Feb. 14, Valentine’s Day for those who find...

    Posted by Jeff Toquinto

  • Dick Duez

    Time Travel: BHS Conference Hoops Champs...

    As the writing on the photo shows, this is the 194...

    Posted by Dick Duez

NEWS

• Describing in One-Word the DHFS5K - Challenging

• Grammy Award Winners, 20 Top Hits, Tens of Millions of Albums Sold, Brooks & Dunn, Coming to Charleston

• Holiday Gift Creates West Virginia University Athletic Training Scholarship in NCWV Native Alum’s Honor

• City Council Discusses Stormwater Issues and FEMA Hazard Mitigation Grant Application

• Bridgeport Cemetery Manager Asking Visitors to Avoid Parking in Wet Areas Due to Landscape Damage

COMMUNITY

• 41st Annual Troop 40 Chili Feed Right Around Corner as Benedum Civic Center Set to Host Event March 7

• Scam Warning Reminder: Bridgeport Police Advising Community of Recent Phone Financial Con Increase

• LUCAS Mobile Lung Cancer Screening Unit Lists its March Stops Including One Slated for Lewis County

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

• Bonnie's Bus Scheduled for Five Stops in March with Pair Set to Take Place in North Central West Virginia

SPORTS

• Bridgeport Alum Emilia Underwood Earns Mountain East Conference Weekly Award

• Photos: BHS Goes on Road to Topple Fairmont Senior

• Bridgeport Girls Basketball Ends Season with Regional Loss at Elkins

• Bridgeport Boys Basketball Earns Top Seed in Class AAA Region II Tournament

• Bridgeport Girls Basketball Enters Class AAA Regional Playoffs At Elkins


VISITORS

• National Chain Latest NewPointe Plaza Retail Addition

• Photos: Mom2Mom Event Once again Proves a Hit

• State DNR Stocks 74 Waters During Week of Feb. 16

• National Coffee Chain Scheduled to Open First North Central West Virginia Location in Monongalia County

• Another Harrison County Bridge Project Announced as WVDOH Awards $1.03M Contract for Replacement

BLOGS/OPINION

• The Grapevine: A Local Look at Black History Month and Talking about Those who Keep the History Alive

• Off the Shelf: Work Out Your Body and Mind at Library

• Time Travel: Bridgeport High's 2008 Girls Swim Team Champs and the 1912 Johnstown Community Band

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

• It's Happening: Fond Memories of J. Eddie's Candies

ALUMNI

• Bridgeport Alum Lucas Anderson Places in Mountain East Conference Track & Field Meet

• 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



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