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Monongalia County Mourning Passing of Detective

FROM THE MONONGALIA COUNTY SHERIFF'S OFFICE Monongalia County Sheriff Todd Forbes is deeply sad...

By Connect-Bridgeport Staff August 04, 2026 1:30 PM EST in News

Zoning Appeals Board's Decision Sets Stage for City's First Microbrewery; State Agency OKs Still Required

Posted on August 04, 2026

Barring a problem at the state level, downtown Bridgeport is about to have its first microbrewery as early as January...

Secretary of State Warner Talks Recent Visit to City by Vietnam Veterans of America During Relocation Tour

Posted on August 04, 2026

West Virginia Secretary of State Kris Warner recently assembled a group of state and local leaders to welcome a visitation...

Physical Limits of Several Local Individuals to be Put to Test as United Way to Host Birdie Bash 2026 Event

Posted on August 04, 2026

How many people would volunteer to golf for 10 hours straight? And how many would have the endurance to keep up with Birdi...

Interstate 79 Southbound Wreck North of City Results in Vehicle Going off Road over Embankment 70 Feet

Posted on August 04, 2026

Emergency personnel responded to an accident on Interstate 79 Sunday morning that saw a vehicle go off the roadway and...

Community Pharmacy Partnership in Stonewood, White Hall Expands Heart Failure Care

Posted on August 04, 2026

MORGANTOWN, W.Va. – The WVU Heart and Vascular Institute (HVI) and the West Virginia University School of Pharmacy a...

Harrison County Vehicle Fire Likely Causes Wreck with Motorcycle as One Taken to UHC for Treatment

Posted on August 04, 2026

Harrison County vehicle fire also likely results in motorcycle accident during recent accident multiple first responde...

Local Business Owner, Developer, Leader on Church and Civic Front, Veteran, Samuel B. Urso, Jr. Passes

Posted on August 04, 2026

Samuel B. Urso, Jr. passed away August 1, 2026, surrounded by his loving family. Mr. Urso was born in Clarksburg, WV on Se...

City's Newest Business, Mahjong Social, Opens Shop

Posted on August 03, 2026

Lisa Lang, owner of About You monogram - gift boutique, is bringing a fresh social experience to Bridgeport with the o...

Cornerstone Candy to Hold Grand Opening Tuesday

Posted on August 03, 2026

After eight months of planning and hard work, a sweet passion project has come to fruition. Opening at 11 a.m....

Photos: Citywide Yard Sale I

Posted on August 03, 2026

Here are photos from the weekend Citywide Yard Sale below. ...

Bridgeport Police Seeking Public Aid to Help Identify Vehicle in Leaving the Scene of Accident Investigation

Posted on August 03, 2026

The Bridgeport Police Department is asking for the public's assistance to help them identify a vehicle related to an ongoi...

Meet 2026 BHS Alumni & Friends Hall of Fame Member Vincent Pinti

Posted on August 03, 2026

From the Bridgeport High School graduating class of 2019, Vincent Pinti is a summer law clerk at the U.S. Prosecuting Atto...

Bridgeport to See 28 Sections of City Facing Potential Water Issues for Period of August 3 to August 14

Posted on August 03, 2026

Please be advised that the Bridgeport Water Department will be flushing fire hydrants throughout the City of Brid...

Locals on West Virginia Team Compete at National 4-H Forestry Invitational

Posted on August 03, 2026

West Virginia was among 15 states that competed in the 45th National 4-H Forestry Invitational from Sunday July 20 thr...

Bridgeport Fire Department among First Responders at Scene of Local Explosion; One Flown Via HealthNet

Posted on August 03, 2026

WDTV reported that one person was flown to the hospital on Saturday evening following a reported explosion in Taylor C...

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