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Three-Vehicle Crash a Bit North of Bridgeport on I-79 Leads to Temporary Closure of Southbound Lanes

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According to WDTV, a crash involving three vehicles has closed the southbound lane of Interstate 79 Thursday, July 16,...


By Connect-Bridgeport Staff July 17, 2026 12:15 AM EST in News

Area Woman who Co-Owned Family Business, Leader on Civic, Church Front, Vallie Goots, Passes at 100

Story Photo (63713) Vallie Pearl Harper Goots, 100, of Elkins, West Virginia, passed away peacefully on July 13, 2026, leaving behind a re...

Posted July 17, 2026 12:00 AM EST in News

Bridgeport's Alexander Randolph Wins AJGA Event at Bridgeport Country Club

Story Photo (63723) Bridgeport's Alexander Randolph finished the job.   After leading through the first two rounds, Randolph...

Posted July 16, 2026 3:00 PM EST in Sports

Family Fun Extravaganza Festival Featuring Cowboy Garrett Underwood's Live Stunt Show Coming to The Bridge Sports Complex

Story Photo (63647)   Saddle up, grab your family, call your friends, invite your neighbors, and get ready for 10 unforgettable...

Posted July 16, 2026 12:00 PM EST in News


LATEST NEWS

• New Radio Show "AMICI STREET" Broadcasting from our Local Area | July 16, 2026 8:00 AM EST in News

• City's Newest Restaurant Opens with Familiar Name in Charge Bringing Established Brand to Familiar Site | July 16, 2026 7:00 AM EST in News

• Region Sees Ground Broke on 40,000 Square Foot Medical Facility that Recently Opened Bridgeport Site | July 16, 2026 12:45 AM EST in News

• Child Taken to Ruby by HealthNet; Woman Arrested in Area for Endangering Welfare of Child, Other Charges | July 16, 2026 12:15 AM EST in News

• City Police Get Assist on Task Force Work for Man on Way to Prison for Selling Fentanyl in City Parking Lot | July 16, 2026 1:55 PM EST in News

• WVDMV Looks to Eliminate Delays with Appointments | July 16, 2026 1:30 PM EST in News

• One Dead in Officer-Involved Shooting in Tunnelton | July 16, 2026 12:45 PM EST in News

• 'CBS Sunday Morning' Latest to Document The Hold of 'Country Roads' on Sports Fans | July 16, 2026 10:30 AM EST in News

• State, Regional Golfers Excited to Be Back at 'Well-Run' Junior Event at Bridgeport Country Club | July 16, 2026 9:00 AM EST in Sports

• West Virginia Wildlife Center's Popular 'Rendezvous' Celebration Returns This Month | July 16, 2026 12:30 AM EST in News

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What was your favorite thing about this year's ABB Summer Kickoff and Food Truck Festival?

Live Entertainment
Hot Dog Eating Contest
Stage Trivia, Crowd Participation
Food Trucks
Car Show
Kids' Area/Inflatables
Tents/Activities
Beach Ball Drop
Dunk Tank
Giant Sandbox
Art Exhibit
Kids' Flower Planting Station
Visiting with Friends & Neighbors


JOBS

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EVENTS

Clarksburg Lions Club Meeting

Date: 7/24/26 - 7/24/26
Time: 12:00 PM - 1:30 PM
Clarksburg Lions Club will meet on Friday, July 24, 2026, at noon at the Brickside Bar and Grille at 101 Lodgeville Road in Bridgeport. Recently elected Clarksburg Mayor Wayne ...

GALLERY

Little League 9-11 State Champions

BLOGS [ view all ]

  • Angela Spatafore

    Off the Shelf: Summer 2026 Reading Final

    We are less than two weeks away from the end of su...

    Posted by Angela Spatafore

  • Julie Perine

    It's Happening: Curtain to Open on The W...

      On our way to Lambert’s Winery ...

    Posted by Julie Perine

  • Jeff Toquinto

    From the Bench: New Young, but Veteran, ...

    Shortly after the Harrison County Board of Educati...

    Posted by Jeff Toquinto

  • Perris Reed

    Tending Community: The Sustainability Bu

    Hey, Bridgeport! Have you noticed the buzz around ...

    Posted by Perris Reed

  • Joe Earley

    The Cyber Beacon: Protecting Public Trus...

    After a brief hiatus, it is great to be back writi...

    Posted by Joe Earley

  • Jeff Toquinto

    ToquiNotes: Long-Closed Business Offerin...

    The building housing the location is there. The bu...

    Posted by Jeff Toquinto

  • Dick Duez

    Time Travel: Bridgeport Junior High '38 ...

    This is the team photo taken of the 1938 Bridgepor...

    Posted by Dick Duez

NEWS

• Bridgeport Resident, BHS Graduate, USMC Veteran, Francis Leroy "Frannie" Skidmore, Passes at Age 79

• Free Entertainment, Food, Drinks, Fireworks, and More on Tap as City Police Prep for National Night Out

• Frank Devono, Jr. Elected President, Mary Frances Smith Vice President of County Board of Education

• Harrison-Clarksburg Health Department Investigating Two Potential Local Cases of Cyclospora

• Brad Stine to be Featured in Free Aug. 1 Concert at Grafton High School

COMMUNITY

• Clarksburg Police Holding Annual School Supply Drive

• Bridgeport to See 38 Sections of City Facing Potential Water Issues for Period of July 13 through July 24

• Vandalia Health Donates AED to Maple Lake Club in Effort to Enhance Area Community's Safety

• Gallery II: More Images from "Fireworks on the Hill"

• United Hospital Center Receives Jenkins Subaru and Leukemia and Lymphoma Society Blanket Donation

SPORTS

• Mountain East Conference Enters Multi-Year Deal for Free Video Streaming Platform for Member Schools

• Bridgeport Little League Team Fundraising for 10-12-Year-Old State Tournament

• WVU Hospital UHC Junior Championship Brings High-Level Golf, Charity Funds to Community

• Photos: Bridgeport Wins State 9-11 Little League Title

• DNR Inviting Public Comment on Proposed Legislative Rule on Feeding, Baiting Restrictions, and More


VISITORS

• Clarksburg's Newest Business, The Beauty Loft, is Up and Running Following Ribbon-Cutting Ceremony

• Photos: Another Beautiful Day for Patrons, Vendors at the Bridgeport Farmers and Makers Market

• Dozens of Fairs, Festival, and Events Set into October as Activities Span across North Central West Virginia

• Photos: A Look at Summer 2026 Activity in Bridgeport

• Long-Time Tourism Secretary Chelsea Ruby Departing

BLOGS/OPINION

• Off the Shelf: Summer 2026 Reading Finale at Hand

• Time Travel: Bridgeport Junior High '38 Football Team and a 1960s Look at the Clarksburg Baptist Church

• From the Bench: New Young, but Veteran, Coach is Looking to Turn Program Back to State Title Contender

• ToquiNotes: Long-Closed Business Offering Meals at "Budget-Friendly" Prices and a Bit of History Behind It

• Tending Community: The Sustainability Buzz

ALUMNI

• Fairmont State Humanities Students, Including City's Lhotsky, Earn Undergraduate Research Fellowships

• Bridgeport High Alum Ben McDougal Named to 2026 Spring Academic All-Big 12 Conference Team

• BHS Alumna Patricia "Patty" Rummel First Recipient of Clarksburg History Museum's History Keeper Award

• BHS Graduates James Hadjis and Harrison Hall Set to Continue Careers, Education at Military Academies

• West Virginia University Releases Spring 2026 Dean's and President's Lists; BHS, Local Alums Recognized



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