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Reminder: No School in Harrison County September 7

REMINDER FROM HARRISON COUNTY SCHOOLS For those getting caught up in a lot to do this holiday weekend, pare...

By Connect-Bridgeport Staff September 03, 2026 12:45 AM EST in News

Lifelong Resident, BHS Alum, Rick Johnson, Bringing A Slice of New York Pizza Squared WV to Bridgeport

Posted on September 03, 2026

Bridgeport’s Rick Johnson has been around long enough in multiple capacities to know that being a good father, g...

Bonnie's Buses to Visit Tucker, Lewis Counties in Coming Weeks

Posted on September 03, 2026

MORGANTOWN, W.Va. – Bonnie's Bus mobile mammography will visit Tucker, Clay, Nicholas, Lewis, and Jefferson coun...

WVU School of Dentistry Officially Opens Expanded, State-of-the-Art Clinics with Eight-Figure Price Tag

Posted on September 03, 2026

To better prepare tomorrow’s dentists to meet future patient needs, West Virginia University School of Dentistry...

City Woman, BHS Graduate who Worked at the High School, BOE Office, Dorothea "Dotty" Weaver, Passes

Posted on September 03, 2026

Dorothea Jean “Dotty” Crawford Weaver, 78, of Bridgeport, passed away Saturday, August 28, 2026, at her re...

Free Movie and Live Musical Tribute of Dolly Parton is Scheduled for Thursday, September 3 at RGPAC

Posted on September 02, 2026

The Robinson Grand Performing Arts Center is happy to announce a free public celebration of the life and work of Dolly...

WVU United Hospital Center Offering Innovative Robotic Technology for Knee, Hip Replacement

Posted on September 02, 2026

WVU Medicine United Hospital Center (UHC) is the latest hospital in West Virginia to expand its robotic surgery capabi...

Medal of Honor Bill in Honor of WWII Hero, "Woody" Williams, Passes House; Needs President's Signature

Posted on September 02, 2026

According to MetroNews, a bill named after a West Virginia native and World War II veteran is awaiting President Trump...

One Person Transported after Two-Vehicle Accident on Main Street in Front of Bridgeport Municipal Complex

Posted on September 02, 2026

The Bridgeport Fire Department was joined by the Bridgeport Police Department in response to a two-vehicle accident on...

After Sustaining Heavy Damage during July Flooding, Walmart in Weston has Opened Doors for Business

Posted on September 02, 2026

WBOY is reporting that after devastating flooding hit Lewis County in July, the Weston Walmart has officially reopened...

LUCAS Making 3 More Stops in Upshur County This Month

Posted on September 02, 2026

MORGANTOWN, W.Va. – LUCAS, a first of its kind, state-of-the-art mobile lung cancer screening unit, will visit Upshur Coun...

Bridgeport among Several First Responders at Recent Structure Fire that Results in Unit being Destroyed

Posted on September 02, 2026

The Bridgeport Fire Department was among several agencies alerted to a call for a structure fire on Sunday, August 30....

Harrison County Native who was Long-Time Educator, Nancy Hanks Fortney Turner, Passes Away at Age 86

Posted on September 02, 2026

Nancy Hanks Fortney Turner, 86, passed away on Saturday, August 15th, 2026. She was born on August 13th,1940 in Shinns...

WIC Opens Little Free Public Library on Main Street

Posted on September 01, 2026

Located at 103 East Main Street, WIC (Women, Infants, and Children) program provides to eligible families with nutriti...

Harrison County Joins Nationwide Save a Life Day

Posted on September 01, 2026

On September 24, 2026, communities across the U.S. will be hosting free naloxone events for Save A Life Day, an annual day...

Bridgeport's Marra Johnson Talks Family Importance as She is Set Serve as Queen of 47th Italian Festival

Posted on September 01, 2026

The West Virginia Italian Heritage Festival’s 47th edition will get its beginning this Friday, Sept. 4, and reigning o...

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