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North Central West Virginia Airport to See $30M-Plus Federal Government Project Built on Existing Property

North Central West Virginia Airport Director Rick Rock announced at Tuesday’s Benedum Airport Authority meeting...

By Jeff Toquinto September 17, 2025 7:00 AM EST in News

West Virginia Division of Natural Resources to Open Special Access Roads for Hunters with Disabilities

Posted on September 17, 2025

With fall hunting seasons approaching, the West Virginia Division of Natural Resources (WVDNR) is reminding hunters wi...

Looking for Best Places to See Fall Colors in the State this Week? It's Here in North Central West Virginia

Posted on September 17, 2025

The West Virginia Department of Tourism celebrates the first signs of fall color making its way into the Mountain State wi...

Off Ramp, On Ramp of U.S. Route 50 in Clarksburg to be Closed for Bridge Construction Until Summer 2026

Posted on September 17, 2025

There will be a road closure on the US 50, Second Street on ramp, westbound, starting on 7 a.m., Monday, September 22...

Bonnie's Bus Schedules Trio of October Stops Including One in Randolph County

Posted on September 17, 2025

Bonnie’s Bus mobile mammography unit will visit Randolph, Grant, and Hardy counties offerin...

West Virginia's State Parks Continue to Offer Unique Experiences as New Pipestem Resort Tramway Open

Posted on September 17, 2025

Adventure seekers heading to Pipestem Resort State Park can now enjoy an even smoother, more scenic finish to their zi...

Local Man who was First Responder, Advocate for the Local Arts, Stephen Michael Cockrell, Passes Away

Posted on September 17, 2025

Stephen Michael Cockrell of Nutter Fort found everlasting peace with his Lord and Savior on Sunday, September 14, 2025...

Clarksburg Amphitheater Set to Host Concert Friday and Offering Discounted Tickets for Yacht Rock Revue

Posted on September 16, 2025

The Clarksburg Amphitheater will come alive this Friday September 19th with the smooth sounds of the 70s and 80s as Ya...

Photos: Images from Sept. 8 City Council Meeting

Posted on September 16, 2025

There was plenty taking place at the Monday, Sept. 8 Bridgeport City Council meeting. Several individuals were honored for...

Details Set for 2025 ABB Scarecrows and Trick-or-Treat Event

Posted on September 16, 2025

With an emphasis on fun - and not so much on the scare - the ABB Scarecrow Display is just around the corner. After meetin...

West Virginia State Trooper and City Resident Jeremy Daugherty Recent Graduate of FBI National Academy

Posted on September 16, 2025

Sgt. Jeremy Daugherty, detachment commander in Taylor County and resident of Bridgeport, was a member of the 295th academy...

City Residents Mark Your Calendars as Date, Time for Bridgeport's 2025 "Shred Day" Rapidly Approaching

Posted on September 16, 2025

One of the more heavily utilized community events will return again in 2025, Bridgeport Community Development Director And...

Is West Virginia Good Place to Spot at UFO? National Web Site has Mountain State in Top 15 Locations

Posted on September 16, 2025

According to a national Web site, West Virginia is the 14th-best state to spot a UFO, with 17.40 sightings per 1 million r...

LUCAS Mobile Lung Cancer Screening Unit Scheduled for Visits to Salem, Jane Lew in October

Posted on September 16, 2025

LUCAS, a first of its kind, state-of-the-art mobile lung cancer screening unit, will visit Harrison and Lewis counties...

I-79 Motorcycle Accident Sends Individual to Hospital

Posted on September 16, 2025

According to WBOY, one person was taken to the hospital Friday afternoon following a motorcycle crash on Interstate 79 in...

An Iconic City Woman who was "Squadron" Member in WWII, Mary Anne Diamond, Passes at Age of 103

Posted on September 16, 2025

Mary Anne Diamond, 103, of Bridgeport, passed away peacefully on Thursday, September 11, 2025 at Mt. Macrina Manor in...

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