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Toddler from Fairmont Chosen for 2026 National Down Syndrome Society’s Times Square Video Sept. 12

According to WDTV, a Fairmont toddler will soon see her face shining in the bright lights of New York City’s Times Squ...

By Connect-Bridgeport Staff August 19, 2026 12:15 AM EST in News

Local Retired Highly Decorated Brigadier General who also Led in Education, Dennis Ray Christian, Passes

Posted on August 20, 2026

Brigadier General (BG) Retired Dennis Ray Chrisitian, 80, of Fairmont, WV, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, August 1...

Harrison County Schools Superintendent Appointed by State; Dr. Sheena Van Meter Replacing Dora Stutler

Posted on August 19, 2026

State Superintendent of Schools Michele L. Blatt has appointed Dr. Sheena Van Meter to serve as the new superintendent...

Weather Woes Possibly to Continue for Bridgeport and Region as Flood Watch for Area has been Issued

Posted on August 19, 2026

FROM THE CITY OF BRIDGEPORT Additional rounds of storms are expected across the area, particularly...

Will Clarksburg's Second Street Bridge Open in 2026? WVDOH Official Supplies Update on Troubled Project

Posted on August 19, 2026

According to WDTV, the West Virginia Division of Highways released an update about the status of the 2nd Street Bridge...

Department of Tourism Launches '26 Fall Foliage Map; Almost Heaven Swing Bingo Back with Fall Challenge

Posted on August 19, 2026

With the autumn season right around the corner, the West Virginia Department of Tourism has unveiled its highly antici...

UHC Welcomes Andrea M. Garrison, DO to Medpointe Family Medicine

Posted on August 19, 2026

Andrea M. Garrison, DO, is joining Medpointe Family Medicine, coming from Summa Health, part of Akron City Hospital, A...

GALLERY: 1st Day of School

Posted on August 19, 2026

Reader-submitted photos from the first day of school. Send yours to michael@connect-bridgeport.com by 6 p.m. Thursday....

Off the Shelf: Fall Brochure is Out; Event Updates

Posted on August 19, 2026

Our long-awaited fall event brochure is out now! We have tons of events scheduled for all ages....

Photos: A Look Back at Grand Opening of Terminal at North Central West Virginia Airport Monday, August 17

Posted on August 19, 2026

Hundreds of individuals were on hand Monday, August 17 for the grand opening and ribbon cutting for the new $27 million te...

Family Fun Extravaganza to Get Started at The Bridge Sports Complex; Event Set to Run though August 29

Posted on August 19, 2026

The Family Fun Extravaganza Festival opens this Thursday, August 20 at The Bridge Sports Complex in Bridgeport an...

WVU Student Life Leader Helps Make ‘Magic’ at Popular Campus Hangout Spots

Posted on August 19, 2026

When West Virginia University students step into the Mountainlair or Evansdale Crossing this semester, they may not no...

School Superintendent Stutler Announces Retirement

Posted on August 18, 2026

Harrison County Schools Superintendent Dora Stutler has announced her retirement, effective September 30, 2026. The an...

Kayla Kessinger Appointed as New West Virginia Secretary of Tourism

Posted on August 18, 2026

CHARLESTON, W.Va. - Governor Patrick Morrisey today announced the appointment of Kayla Kessinger as Secretary of the W...

Bridgeport, Area Hit with 2.25 Inches of Rain in Period of 25 Minutes as City Recovers from Flash Flooding

Posted on August 18, 2026

Bridgeport Emergency Management Director Tim Curry said the National Weather Service said that the city was hit with 2...

City Police, Fire Officials Confirm Discovery of Body at I-79 Rest Area; Death Does "Not Appear Nefarious"

Posted on August 18, 2026

Bridgeport Police Chief Mark Rogers confirmed that first responders did find a deceased individual located at the rest...

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