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Christmas in July Event Coming to Bridgeport City Pool on Saturday

The City of Bridgeport will hold a Christmas in July event on Saturday, July 25 from 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. at the Bridgeport Ci...

By Connect-Bridgeport Staff July 20, 2026 10:30 AM EST in News

Several Cell Phone Providers Unable to Connect with Harrison-Taylor 911; New Number Available for Use

Posted on July 20, 2026

Multiple cell phone service providers in the area are experiencing issues that is prevening calls to go to the Harrison-Ta...

Bridgeport Presbyterian Church Pastor Elderbrock has Additional Title after Obtaining His Doctor of Ministry

Posted on July 20, 2026

For Pastor Steve Elderbrock, the journey toward obtaining his Doctor of Ministry was not so much about the degree but more...

Two Bridgeport Residents, including BHS Grad, Open Restaurant with Unique Setup in State Tourist Hotspot

Posted on July 20, 2026

A pair of Bridgeport residents, one of whom is a Bridgeport High School graduate, have recently entered the restaurant...

Bridgeport to See 32 Sections of City Facing Potential Water Issues for Period of July 20 through July 31

Posted on July 20, 2026

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

Harrison County Assessor and Sheriff's Offices Reveal 2026 Assessment and Tax Satellite Days, Locations

Posted on July 20, 2026

The Harrison County Assessor’s Office, in collaboration with the Harrison County Sheriff’s Office, is pleased...

Delays Expected on Heavily Traveled Part of Route 50 East, Westbound in Clarksburg Today for 3 Hours

Posted on July 20, 2026

FROM THE WEST VIRGINIA DIVISION OF HIGHWAYS, DISTRICT FOUR OFFICE There will be a rolling roadblock put in...

City Woman, Past Owner of Well-Known Restaurant, Kathryn Ann “Kathy” Malfregeot, Passes Away at 68

Posted on July 20, 2026

Kathryn Ann “Kathy” Malfregeot, 68, of Bridgeport, WV, passed away on Wednesday, July 15, 2026, at the Uni...

Still Time to Register for Bridgeport's Annual Citywide Yard Sale; Deadline Approaching for August 1 Event

Posted on July 19, 2026

It is less than a month away, but households registering for Bridgeport’s annual Citywide Yard Sale have been trickl...

Harrison County Natives Hutson, Reynolds Re-elected as Chair, Vice Chair of WVU Board of Governors

Posted on July 19, 2026

During the June 19 meeting of the West Virginia University Board of Governors, two Harrison County natives were re-ele...

Best West Virginia City to Live in for 2026? Website is Pointing to Bridgeport as its Choice at Top of the List

Posted on July 18, 2026

A regional “infotainment” Website that uses various information sources from the U.S. Census Bureau to the FBI has rec...

West Virginia Italian Heritage Festival '26 Photography Contest Deadline Nears; Entries Being Accepted

Posted on July 18, 2026

The deadline is fast approaching for the 2026 West Virginia Italian Heritage Festival Photography Contest. Entries must be...

Gospel Recording Artist JP Miller to Sing at Middleville Baptist Church this Sunday

Posted on July 17, 2026

Southern Gospel recording artist JP Miller will be featured at Middleville Baptist Church, Middleville Road, Bridgepor...

West Virginia Division of Natural Resources Lists New Dates for Dove, Woodcock, and Rail Hunting Seasons

Posted on July 17, 2026

West Virginia's 2026-27 hunting season dates and bag limits for mourning dove, woodcock, snipe, sora and Virginia...

Bridgeport Police Department Currently Doing Online E-Bike Safety Course for Residents Free of Charge

Posted on July 17, 2026

Interim City Manager Joe Shuttleworth announced at Monday’s Bridgeport Council meeting that Police Chief Mark Rogers a...

Movies on the Big Screen Coming to Sunny Pointe in Jane Lew

Posted on July 17, 2026

UPDATE: Due to Saturday's weather forecast, this weekend's movie will be shown on the big screen inside...

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