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Bridgeport Fire and Police Departments Respond to Scene of City Motorcycle Accident; No One Injured

The Bridgeport Fire Department was on the scene of a Wednesday morning accident involving a motorcycle at White Oaks....

By Jeff Toquinto June 04, 2026 12:15 AM EST in News

Davisson Brothers Set to Headline Appalachian Music Festival in July Wrapping Up with Fireworks Display

Posted on June 05, 2026

Get ready for a fun summer evening at the Appalachian Music Festival being hosted here in North Central West Virginia by t...

Several Bridgeport Students Among Recipients of $260K in YCF Scholarships

Posted on June 05, 2026

MORGANTOWN – Your Community Foundation of North Central West Virginia, Inc. (YCF) is pleased to announce 104 sch...

Section of Route 19 in Area to See Three-Day Closure

Posted on June 05, 2026

There will be a temporary road closure on US 19, Freedom Highway/Locust Avenue, from the junction of County Route 19/22, C...

Former County Commissioner, Area Business Owner, Community Leader, Gregory Lynn Robinson, Passes

Posted on June 05, 2026

Gregory “Greg” Lynn Robinson, 77, of New Milton, passed away peacefully on Sunday, May 24, 2026, at the Un...

Chief Rogers Confirms Community Comes Up Big to Help Locate Missing 7-Year-Old, Non-Verbal Child

Posted on June 04, 2026

A missing 7-year-old boy that was developmentally challenged and non-verbal has been found, Bridgeport Police Chief Ma...

Immaculate Conception Holding Yard Sale Benefitting Sisters of the Infant Jesus Orphanage in Zimbabwe

Posted on June 04, 2026

SUBMITTED TO CONNECT-BRIDGEPORT Every two years the Immaculate Conception parish community comes to...

Nation's Largest Rehabilitation Hospital Owner Set to Open Multi-Million Dollar, 36-Bed Bridgeport Facility

Posted on June 04, 2026

The largest owner and operator of inpatient rehabilitation hospitals in the United States is opening a new facility in...

Bridgeport Middle's Anna Song among Harrison County Students Named Golden Horseshoe Winners

Posted on June 04, 2026

On May 19, the Harrison County Board of Education recognized students who were named 2026 Golden Horseshoe Winners for...

Photos: Summer Kickoff II

Posted on June 04, 2026

More photos from Bridgeport's Summer Kickoff event, courtesy of Joe LaRocca. View the previous gallery here. ...

Bridgeport Looking to Address Nationwide Issue with E-Bikes, but Resolution Set on Complicated Ground

Posted on June 04, 2026

When Bridgeport and Jennifer Lane resident John Lacaria approached City Council May 27, the concerns he voiced were no...

Craft Beer and Wine Festival, Splash Zone, and More on Tap in Downtown Clarksburg First Friday Event

Posted on June 04, 2026

Downtown Clarksburg will come alive on Friday, June 5 as First Fridays returns with an evening of family friendly acti...

West Milford Among Upcoming Stops for Bonnie's Bus

Posted on June 04, 2026

MORGANTOWN – Bonnie's Bus mobile mammography units will visit Morgan, Fayette, Harrison and Mercer counties offering three...

Former Area Mayor, Council Member, Church Leader, Youth Coach, Mark A. Bolyard, Passes Away at 71

Posted on June 04, 2026

Mark A. Bolyard, 71, passed peacefully into the arms of his Savior on June 1st at Ruby Memorial Hospital surrounded by...

Coal Truck Overturns, Crashes Through Guardrail as Single Tree Stops Vehicle from Rolling Down Hillside

Posted on June 03, 2026

A serious accident Tuesday morning in the area could have been worse if not for Mother Nature’s placement of a tree th...

Starbucks at Meadowbrook Mall's Target Set to Open

Posted on June 03, 2026

WDTV reported that after announcing a major remodel in January, the Target at the Meadowbrook Mall is nearing completi...

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From the Bench: State Title-Winning Coac...

Bridgeport High School just watched a state championship coach resign. And then saw a state championship coach take a...

Posted by Jeff Toquinto
Time Travel: Decades Back with BJHS Chee...

The exact date of this photo is unknown, but it is thought to be from the 1970s and perhaps 1979. What is also unknow...

Posted by Dick Duez
It's Happening: Remembering a True Super...

“We’re going to have to stop your heart,” he said, to which I responded, “Ok. Will it start again?” His answer:...

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I am not sure when I met retired Bridgeport Fire Captain Randy Scott. I am sure I met him while he did what he loved t...

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So many great things happened last week that I just do not know what to report on, but I have chosen two events a...

Posted by Rosalyn Queen
Off the Shelf: Unearth a Story at Summer...

Summer reading is right around the corner! For us, this time is always the busiest season of the year, and...

Posted by Angela Spatafore
Tending Community: The Partnership Betwe...

The partnership between the Bridgeport Farmers and Makers Market and the Medbrook Children’s Charity is already making...

Posted by Perris Reed