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Busy Night of City Council Sees Lengthy Discussion on Addressing Proposed $6.4M Rec Complex Building

With work on a multi-million dollar field project addition essentially complete at The Bridge Sports and Recreation Co...

By Jeff Toquinto August 11, 2026 9:00 AM EST in News

Full-Day Road Trip Covering Nine Landmarks in State Heavy in North Central West Virginia with City Stop

Posted on August 12, 2026

Editor's Note: The following story is from our friends at Onlyinyourstate.com It is titled See 9 West Virginia Co...

Another NCWV Stop Announced for Bonnie's Bus

Posted on August 12, 2026

MORGANTOWN, W.Va. – Bonnie's Bus mobile mammography will make stops in Mercer, Doddridge, and Ritchie counties,...

Bridgeport Police, Task Force, Sheriff's Office Work Leads to Man Sentenced on Drug, Firearms Violations

Posted on August 12, 2026

FROM THE OFFICE OF THE U.S. ATTORNEY, NORTHERN DISTRICT OF WEST VIRGINIA A Harrison County, West Virginia m...

Local Man who Served as Reverend for 40-Plus Year, Much of it in Harrison County, Gary Martin, Passes

Posted on August 12, 2026

Reverend Gary Lynn Martin, 83, of Morgantown, West Virginia, entered into the presence of his Lord and Savior on Wedne...

Tractor Trailer Loaded with Maple Syrup Jackknives on I-79 North by Harrison-Lewis Border; Road Closed

Posted on August 11, 2026

According to WDTV, a single-vehicle crash involving a jackknifed tractor trailer hauling maple syrup has closed Inters...

One of the Pioneers of Clarksburg, Daniel Davisson, is Recognized During Ceremony Led by Mayor Worth

Posted on August 11, 2026

FROM THE CITY OF CLARKSBURG On Saturday, August 8, Clrksburg Mayor Wayne Worth issued an official proclamat...

Man Injured Following 25-Foot Fall at Blackwater Falls State Park; Helicopter Required to Make Rescue

Posted on August 11, 2026

WDTV is reporting that A Maryland State Police helicopter crew rescued a seriously injured person following a 25-foot...

WVU Extension Names Helmondollar New 4-H Agent for Harrison County

Posted on August 11, 2026

West Virginia University Extension is proud to announce WVU alum Matthew Helmondollar as the new 4-H Youth Development...

Dan Cava GMC Set to Host Tools for Teachers School Supply Drive for Teachers at Meadowbrook Mall

Posted on August 11, 2026

Meadowbrook Mall and Dan Cava GMC are hosting a Back to School event focused on giving back to the community. On the first...

Video: National Night Out Captured by Skidmore Productions

Posted on August 11, 2026

Patrick Martin of Skidmore Productions was on hand at the Aug. 4 National Night Out held at The Bridge Sports Complex. Hos...

Harrison County Board of Education '26 Open House Dates for City, All Pubic Schools Scheduled This Week

Posted on August 11, 2026

FROM THE HARRISON COUNTY BOARD OF EDUCATION Harrison County Schools has announced 2026 Open House d...

UHC Part of Region's Largest Da Vinci Robotic Surgical Fleet

Posted on August 11, 2026

MORGANTOWN, W.Va. – With its recent acquisition of 17 additional Intuitive da Vinci® 5 surgical systems, WVU Medicine is n...

Bridgeport Fire Department Heads Battle on Structure Fire, but Single-Family Home is "Completely Leveled"

Posted on August 11, 2026

The Bridgeport Fire Department, along with multiple other agencies, responded to a weekend structure fire that a fire...

Long-Time Main Street Business Owner, Local History Leader, Veteran, David Welton Reed, Passes at 76

Posted on August 11, 2026

David Welton Reed, 76, of Clarksburg, West Virginia, passed away on Thursday, August 6, 2026, at the West Virginia Vet...

'Tunes & Togetherness' Combines Music and Fun for a Purpose

Posted on August 10, 2026

An event that will combine food, music and an exclusive silent auction for a good cause will be held on Friday, August 14...

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