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West Virginia, U.S Flags in State at Half-Staff through Saturday in Remembrance of Mass Shooting Victims

Gov. Jim Justice has issued a proclamation – in accordance with a presidential proclamation – ordering that al...

By Connect-Bridgeport Staff May 25, 2022 11:45 AM EST in News

Details Set for ABB Summer Kickoff and Food Truck Festival

Posted on May 25, 2022

The summer season has been a long time coming this year, so Bridgeport plans to celebrate big the evening of Sat., June 4....

DHHR Reports 641 New COVID Cases; Harrison County's Active Cases at 146; State Deaths at 6,993

Posted on May 25, 2022

The West Virginia Department of Health and Human Resources is reporting as of this morning (Wednesday, May 25) the tot...

State Reaches $161 Million Settlement with Allergan, Teva for Part in Fueling Ongoing Opioid Epidemic

Posted on May 25, 2022

West Virginia Attorney General Patrick Morrisey on Wednesday announced his Office has reached a $161,531,000 sett...

BHS's Bruce "Randy" Keener Recognized by Harrison BOE for Earning $2,500 National Merit Scholarship

Posted on May 25, 2022

Bridgeport High School Senior Bruce "Randy" Keener II at last week's meeting of the Harrison County Board of...

For First Time Since 2019, Bridgeport City Pool Opens with Standard Operations; Free Admission Saturday

Posted on May 25, 2022

For the first time since the pandemic hit in 2020, the Bridgeport City Pool will essentially be operating as it has fo...

State Unveils "Seneca Skyway" as First West Virginia Mountain Rides Program Route for Cars, Motorcyles

Posted on May 25, 2022

Gov. Jim Justice held a ceremony recently to announce that a scenic loop of US Route 219 and WV Route 92 – newly...

Justice Changes Date for COVID Press Conference

Posted on May 25, 2022

After initially posting on the state Web site that Gov. Jim Justice would be holding his next statewide COVID-19 press...

West Virginia's Waterways Turn up Monster with State Record Common Carp Caught in Summersville Lake

Posted on May 25, 2022

West Virginia lakes and streams continue to produce both trophy-sized game fish and record catches. On Saturday, May 7...

Clarksburg Man who was Long-Time Pastor in Area, Robert R. Ringer, Passes Away at Age of 79

Posted on May 25, 2022

Pastor Robert R. Ringer, 79, of Clarksburg, went to be with the Lord at 8:10pm, Sunday, May 22, 2022, at the United Ho...

Carnival is on Way to Meadowbrook Mall Grounds as Gambill Amusements in Town Thursday into Monday

Posted on May 24, 2022

If you’re looking for something to do starting Thursday through Monday, the Meadowbrook Mall may have what you’re look...

Section of Meadowbrook Road Seeing Lane Closure into Friday; Delays Expected Due to Recent Slide

Posted on May 24, 2022

FROM THE WEST VIRGINIA DIVISION OF HIGHWAYS, DISTRICT FOUR OFFICE Due to a slide Monday night, May 23, 2022, Har...

Four from The Auxiliary to United Hospital Center Take Part in AWVHA State Workshop at Stonewall Resort

Posted on May 24, 2022

Four from The Auxiliary to United Hospital Center attended the Annual AWVHA State Workshop. This Workshop was he...

Hotsinpiller Fallen Stars 5K to Again be Represented in all 50 States; 1,000 Local Runners Wanted

Posted on May 24, 2022

Inflatable Obstacle Course, Dodgeball Tourney, Dunk Tank and More Part of GameChanger Tailgate Event

Posted on May 24, 2022

People of all ages are invited to join the celebration of The Bridge Sports Complex becoming West Virginia’s first Gam...

Photos: Community Members Already Enjoying the Bridgeport Farmers Market as it Wraps Week Two

Posted on May 24, 2022

The Bridgeport Farmers Market just finished up Week 2 of the outdoor season. Check out some of the sights f...

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