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I-79 Southbound On-Ramp in Harrison County to be Closed for Several Days for Paving; Delays Expected

FROM THE WEST VIRGINIA DIVISION OF HIGHWAYS, DISTRICT FOUR OFFICE There will be a road closure on WV 58, on...

By Connect-Bridgeport Staff November 09, 2026 12:15 AM EST in News

Area Man who Owned Businesses, Restaurants, BOE Employee, Gary Eugene Albertazzie, Passes at 70

Posted on November 10, 2026

Gary Eugene Albertazzie, 70, passed away at Mon Health Medical Center on Saturday, October 31, 2026. He was born Novem...

LUCAS to Offer Lung Cancer Screening in Mill Creek, Elkins, Buckhannon and Pennsboro

Posted on November 10, 2026

LUCAS, a first of its kind, state-of-the-art mobile lung cancer screening unit, will visit Pendleton, Randolph, Upshur, an...

Two-Vehicle Accident on I-79 in Harrison County Sees Two Individuals Transported to UHC, Traffic Woes

Posted on November 10, 2026

Multiple first responders arrived to the scene of a two-vehicle accident on Interstate 79 Saturday afternoon that requ...

City Woman, FBI Special Agent who Protected Kids, Key in 9/11 Investigation, Beatrice DeFazio, Passes

Posted on November 10, 2026

We mourn the passing of our beloved Beatrice Ann DeFazio, a cherished sister, aunt, cousin, and friend. ...

U.S. Attorney Recognizes Law Enforcement, Public Servants with Awards; HCDTF Members are Honored

Posted on November 09, 2026

U.S. Attorney Matthew L. Harvey honored law enforcement partners and public servants for collaboration and phenomenal effo...

Driving Better Health, 500 and Counting: Dr. Ali Merhe Reaches Robotic Surgery Milestone

Posted on November 09, 2026

United Hospital Center (UHC) is proud to announce a significant milestone in the advancement of surgical care in North Cen...

Message from Chief Mark Rogers: Weather Changing Reminders Regarding Sidewalks, City Trails Safety

Posted on November 09, 2026

The Bridgeport Police Department reminds everyone utilizing our sidewalks and walking trails to be mindful of others and s...

WVU Student and NCWV Graduate Charts Course Towards Music Industry Career

Posted on November 09, 2026

For Audrey Hasley, a junior at West Virginia University, there was never a doubt she belonged in the music industry &mdash...

City Man, BHS Graduate, Teacher, Principal at Several Harrison County Schools, Donald J. Kniceley, Passes

Posted on November 09, 2026

Donald J. Kniceley, 84, of Bridgeport passed away on November 4, 2026, from an extended battle with dementia. Even tho...

NCWV Native, WVU Alum Brings Fresh, Local Food to Region

Posted on November 08, 2026

When West Virginia University Davis College of Agriculture and Natural Resources alum Levi Watson finished graduate school...

Video: Aerial View of Bridgeport and its Fall Beauty

Posted on November 07, 2026

This short video shows some of the wonderful view that residents and visitors have been able to take advantage of during t...

Bridgeport High School Heading to State Cheerleading Championship Following Victory in Region II Meet

Posted on November 07, 2026

Bridgeport is returning to the Class AAA state cheerleading tournament in Charleston as the Indians finished as t...

Bridgeport's Jill Cranston Rice is Elected President of Civil Defense International Bar Association DRI

Posted on November 07, 2026

Bridgeport’s Jill Cranston Rice was recently elected to serve as president of the largest international bar associatio...

Harrison County Sheriff Robert Matheny II, Staff Honor Captain Curt Diaz on Retirement from Department

Posted on November 07, 2026

Harrison County Sheriff Robert Matheny II and staff recognized a long-serving member of the department for his retirem...

West Virginia Small Game Hunting and Trapping Seasons Set to Open

Posted on November 06, 2026

The West Virginia Division of Natural Resources reminds hunters and trappers that seasons for several small game and furbe...

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