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

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

By Connect-Bridgeport Staff November 09, 2026 12:45 AM EST in News

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...

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

Posted on November 09, 2026

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

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...

U.S., West Virginia Flags to be Flown at Half-Staff in Honor of Passing of John D. "Jay" Rockefeller IV

Posted on November 06, 2026

Governor Patrick Morrisey today issued a proclamation ordering United States and West Virginia flags at the State Capi...

10th Anniversary of Youth Honoring Veterans Laid to Rest at City Cemetery with Flag Placing Set Monday

Posted on November 06, 2026

FROM BRIDGEORT CEMETERY MANAGER TRICIA BOMBARDIERE What started 10 years ago as a small community effort ha...

Gallery: Fans, Bands, Cheerleaders and More from Bridgeport's Regular Season Finale at Fairmont Senior

Posted on November 06, 2026

Bridgeport football finished off an 8-2 regular season with a routine defeat of Fairmont Senior. Check out Joe L...

Restaurant in Place for 34 Years in What was Once a Must-Stop State Shopping Destination Set to Close

Posted on November 06, 2026

Earlier this month, what was once one of West Virginia’s top retail shopping destinations announced its decades-...

Lifesavers: CPR Training and Cool Heads Help WVU Students Respond When They're Needed

Posted on November 06, 2026

Mountaineers keep each other safe. That’s a cultural cornerstone at West Virginia University, and one th...

Local Woman who was Artist, Leader on Church Front, Barbara Rose Tomaro Tiano, Passes Away at 95

Posted on November 06, 2026

Barbara Rose Tomaro Tiano, 95, of Clarksburg, passed away peacefully surrounded by her loving family on November 3, 20...

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