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Bridgeport Branch of Clear Mountain Bank Makes Trio of $1,100 Donations to Local Charitable Groups

Clear Mountain Bank and the bank’s Harrison County Community Board have partnered to provide a combined $3,300 donation to three local charitable organizations.
 
At their March meeting, the Harrison County Community Board made a unanimous decision to donate their stipend from that meeting to be split among several local charitable organizations. The bank agreed to match the generous donation made by the community board members. Those organizations have been identified as Clarksburg Mission, Open Heart Ministries, and Health Access, Inc. 
 
The board, comprised of local community leaders from Harrison County, was formed in 2019 to enable the bank to provide the best service it can to the communities it serves. Clear Mountain Bank opened a full-service branch office in the White Oaks section of Bridgeport in October 2018.
 
“We are very touched by the generosity of the bank’s Harrison County Community Board,” states David Thomas, president and CEO of Clear Mountain Bank. “The purpose of the board is to obtain guidance and advice from long-standing and well-respected leaders of the Harrison County communities so that our bank can become better entrenched in serving the entire Harrison County community. We feel truly blessed to have the support and guidance of such a talented and respected group of community leaders as valued partners of Clear Mountain Bank.
 
Serving on the internal bank board are James Denny, CPA (chairperson), director of The Rodeheaver Group, PC, Certified Public Accountants; Susan Deniker (past chairperson), an attorney at Steptoe & Johnson; Paul Carvelli, funeral director at Amos Carvelli Funeral Home in Nutter Fort; Reverend Dr. Ken Ramsey, senior pastor at Bridgeport United Methodist Church; Chad Riley, P.E., CEO of The Thrasher Group; and Dustin B. Vincent, P.E., senior project manager at MarkWest Energy Partners.
 
Clear Mountain Bank is a locally owned and managed community bank that has been serving North Central West Virginia and western Maryland for more than 125 years. The bank provides a comprehensive array of digital and traditional banking products and services to meet the needs of its personal, business, commercial, mortgage and financial planning customers.
 
Editor's Note: Pictured, from left, in the top photo donating a check to Clarksburg Mission, are Dustin Vincent, Harrison County Community Board member and senior project manager at MarkWest Energy Partners; David Thomas, president and CEO of Clear Mountain Bank; Dr. Ken Ramsey, Harrison County Community Board member and senior pastor at Bridgeport United Methodist Church; Carol Johnson, branch manager of the bank’s White Oaks office; James Denny, Harrison County Community Board chairperson and director of The Rodeheaver Group, PC, Certified Public Accountants; Susan Deniker, Harrison County Community Board member and attorney at Steptoe & Johnson; Lou Ortenzio of the Clarksburg Mission; and Chad Riley, Harrison County Community Board member and CEO of The Thrasher Group. In the second photo, pictured, from left, donating a check to Open Heart Ministries are Dr. Ken Ramsey, Harrison County Community Board member and senior pastor at Bridgeport United Methodist Church; Chad Riley, Harrison County Community Board member and CEO of The Thrasher Group; James Denny, Harrison County Community Board chairperson and director of The Rodeheaver Group, PC, Certified Public Accountants; Carol Johnson, branch manager of the bank’s White Oaks office; Susan Deniker, Harrison County Community Board member and attorney at Steptoe & Johnson; David Thomas, president and CEO of Clear Mountain Bank; and Dustin Vincent, Harrison County Community Board member and senior project manager at MarkWest Energy Partners. (Not pictured to accept the check on behalf of Open Heart Ministries, is Anna Troy, who was unable to attend.) In the third photo, pictured, from left, accepting a check to Health Access, Inc. are (from left) Josh Brown and Jim Harris of Health Access, Inc.; James Denny, Harrison County Community Board chairperson and director of The Rodeheaver Group, PC, Certified Public Accountants; Dr. Ken Ramsey, Harrison County Community Board member and senior pastor at Bridgeport United Methodist Church; Carol Johnson, branch manager of the bank’s White Oaks office; Susan Deniker, Harrison County Community Board member and attorney at Steptoe & Johnson; David Thomas, president and CEO of Clear Mountain Bank; Chad Riley, Harrison County Community Board member and CEO of The Thrasher Group; and Lou Ortenzio, also of Health Access, Inc.
 

by Connect-Bridgeport Staff on May 03, 2021 EST


Final Week of Spring Cleanup in City of Bridgeport to Get Started Today; List of Remaining Streets Here

After a one-year hiatus, the City of Bridgeport resumed its annual spring cleanup program late last month. The final week of the program starts today as the city works with Waste Management to help residents remove larger items to help keep their property clean.
 
Click HERE for additional information, including prohibited items.
 
The following are the lists of streets being addressed each day, starting with today - Monday March 3. 
 
Day 6 (May 3):
Primrose Lane
Layman
Layman Court
Cole
Circle Drive
W. North
Frum
E. North
Brook view
Pennsylvania
Arbor Court
Mesa
Meadow view
Del Dew
Hickory
Lawman
Front
Cherry
Wescam Court
E. Smith
Summit
 
Day 7 (May 4):
Willis
Brookside
Broadway
Glenview
Greenwood
E. Olive
Park Street
Williams
Park Ave
Benedum
Stonebridge Apt
Country Meadow Lane
Kingston
Salisbury Circle
Bancroft
Worthington Drive
Worthington Place
Ashbrooke Court
Jennifer Lane
Kelly Drive
 
Day 8 (May 5):
Barrington
Berkshire Circle
Bedford Ct
Sheffield Court
Parkview
Ashmor
Meadow Lark
Heritage
Blue Bird
Saddleback
Sunrise
Oakview
Horizon
Emerald
Garnet
Jade
Ruby
Turquoise Way
Citrine Circle
Davis
Fifth
Fourth
Third
Second
First
Grand
Liberty
Walnut
Stone
Godfrey Road
Gordon
Bartlett
Geneva
Longwell’s Trailer Park-Main St
Blair Court
 
Day 9 (May 6):
Locust
Twin Oaks
Poplar
Elm
Birch
Maple Ave
Corpening
N. Mimosa
S. Mimosa
Persimmon
Sassafras
Tupelo
Sweet Birch
Magnolia
Vale Drive
Trailhead Way
Acadia Lane
 
Day 10 (May 7):
Kembery
Carriage Lane
Carriage Court
Garden Circle
Rivendell
Easy
Rainbow
Sunset
Willow
Small Estates
Woodland
Hillcrest
Briercliff
Wyatt
Faris
Anderson
Water
Watson
Wiseman
Oakdale
Anderson St

by Connect-Bridgeport Staff on May 03, 2021 EST


Fairmont State Offering ACT Testing on Multiple Dates in Months Ahead at School's Charles Pointe Facility

Fairmont State University has coordinated with the Higher Education Policy Commission to administer ACT testing to high school students to support the state-sponsored efforts to increase applications for the Promise Scholarship. High school seniors qualifying for the Promise Scholarship are permitted to take one free exam to determine scholarship eligibility.
 
Earlier this spring, West Virginia Governor Jim Justice announced he has allocated $341,000 in Federal CARES Act funding to provide free ACT testing opportunities to high school seniors applying for the Promise Scholarship. These funds have been dedicated as a result of national testing date cancellations across the country in 2020 due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
 
Fairmont State will continue to provide Promise Scholarship ACT testing opportunities to high school students throughout the summer on the following dates:
  • Saturday, May 15
  • Saturday, June 19
  • Saturday, July 24
  • Saturday, August 14
For more information about the WV Promise Scholarship ACT program or to register for testing, visit https://www.wvhepc.edu/act-on-campus-exams/.
 
In addition to offering ACT testing to determine Promise Scholarship eligibility, Fairmont State offers incoming and current students fee-based ACT testing for admission purposes and to provide opportunities to secure funding through institutional and foundation scholarships. Fee-based, ACT testing opportunities will be available to students throughout the summer on the following dates:
  • Saturday, May 1
  • Saturday, June 5
  • Saturday, June 19
  • Saturday, July 3
  • Saturday, July 24
Students may register to take the ACT, administered by Fairmont State University for admission purposes at www.fairmontstate.edu/AdmissionACT. For more information, contact admissions@fairmontstate.edu or 304-367-4010.
 
“We take great pride in providing a quality, affordable education, to all who seek one,” said Mirta M. Martin, Fairmont State University President. “Our affordability is often made possible through scholarship funding. Because we recognize that standardized testing is a critical component of scholarship awards, we are thrilled to provide convenient testing opportunities to students to take a little pressure off of the test-taking process, ease financial burdens, and allow students to focus on their studies.”
 
All ACT tests administered by Fairmont State are safe, socially distanced and given at the Charles Pointe location in Bridgeport. Students are required to provide photo identification and wear a mask at all times during testing.

by Connect-Bridgeport Staff on May 01, 2021 EST


More than 20 Sections of City to Possibly Face Water Woes, including No Service, Between May 3-14

FROM THE CITY OF BRIDGEPORT
 
Please be advised that the Bridgeport Water Department will be flushing fire hydrants throughout the City of Bridgeport. This is an on-going project that will continue through September 2021.
 
City Employees will be flushing fire hydrants, weather permitting, Monday, May 3, 2021 through Friday, May 14, 2021, in the following areas of Bridgeport:
 
WEEK 2
Ashmore Dr.
Meadowlark Lane
Aurora Complex
Midway Park Dr. (50/34)
Benedum Airport
RCBI Complex
E. Benedum Industrial Drive
Rt. 279
Emerald Dr.
Sunrise Dr.
Heritage Rd.
W. Industrial Park Rd.
Maplewood
 
 
 
WEEK 3
Airport Rd.
Emerald Dr.
Aviation Way
Fifth St.
Benedum Dr.
Fixed Wing Dr.
Broadway Ave.
Garnet Way
E. Main St.
Park St.
E. Olive St.
Winifred Way
 
 
It is possible, but not likely, that residents may experience some discoloration, cloudy water, low pressure, or temporary loss of service of water during this period. The City will not be responsible for any damage caused by discolored water.
 
Call (304) 842-8231 for more information.

by Connect-Bridgeport Staff on April 30, 2021 EST


The Bridge Sports Complex, Father & Son Tournaments, to Host Inaugural Bridge Hoops Challenge May 15-16

The Bridge Sports Complex, in collaboration with Father & Son Tournaments, will host the Inaugural Bridge Hoops Challenge May 15-16. This competitive basketball tournament is open to local and travel teams.
 
Boys’ are girls’ divisions are by grade in school: 4th, 6th, 7th, 8th, 9th and 10th-12th.
 
Click HERE  for additional information, pricing and registration. 
 
Father & Son Tournaments is a Bridgeport-based company serving both baseball and basketball teams as a tournament host. The organization is renowned for its competitive tournaments with a family atmosphere.

by Connect-Bridgeport Staff on April 29, 2021 EST


Associated Businesses of Bridgeport Announces Return of Summer Kickoff & Food Truck Festival

It’s back.
 
After two successful years and one pandemic-related cancellation, the Bridgeport Summer Kickoff & Food Truck Festival is back for 2021.
 
“With the city’s enthusiastic cooperation, the Associated Businesses of Bridgeport is happy to announce the return of the summer kickoff,” said ABB President Doug Marquette. “Once Governor (Jim) Justice lifted the ban on gatherings and the COVID vaccine became available, we decided it was safe and that our residents needed to see each other and celebrate the upcoming summer season.”
 
The event is scheduled for 5-8 p.m. Saturday, June 5. Main Street will be closed to traffic between Virginia Avenue and Philadelphia Avenue, where food trucks and entertainment will be located. Maple Valley Meat Market, Heavenly Hoagies and Kona Ice are currently on board and others are invited to participate.
 
As has become tradition, representative musicians from 1980s tribute band “Eighties Enough” will deliver everything from “Journey” to “Prince." 
Tables and chairs will be set up along Main Street for folks to sit and enjoy a bite to eat and some festive music.
 
A new feature of the 2019 event was the classic car cruise-in which will again be part of this year’s summer kickoff. Cars will be lined up between Bridgeport Fire Department and Benedum Civic Center.
 
Always popular with children, the Giant Sandbox will be making its return as well. 
 
ABB member businesses are invited to participate by setting up a pop-up or table and hosting an activity. Reach out to ABB board secretary Lisa Lang galbds@aol.com with plans to participate and ideas. You will be notified with a location for setup. 
 
Planning is still in the early stages and more details will be released in the coming weeks, but the ABB hopes residents will mark their calendars and plan to kick off summer 2021 with their Bridgeport friends and neighbors.
 
"People need people," Marquette said. "I can't think of a better reason to get together than to kick off the summer season."

by Julie Perine on April 23, 2021 EST


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