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Tractor Trailer Knocks Out Power to Business Due to Hitting Utility Pole, Breaking it in Half; Repairs Finished

An accident Wednesday evening involving a tractor trailer caused power interruptions around the area of an incident as the...

By Connect-Bridgeport Staff January 29, 2026 10:30 AM EST in News

Bridgeport City Council Handles Several Items of Business at Second Meeting of the Year

Posted on January 29, 2026

At a packed Bridgeport City Council meeting - held at 7 p.m. Wed., Jan. 28 - several items of business were discusse...

Mall's Newest Business Setting a Focus on Tranquility

Posted on January 29, 2026

Meadowbrook Mall has added to its tenant lineup, and it is situated in a location that sees heavy foot traffic....

BOE Message: 8th Grade Youth Government Trip Set for this Week has been Rescheduled Due to Weather

Posted on January 29, 2026

According to Harrison County Schools by way of their Facebook page - Harrison County School District - the 8th Grade Youth...

U.S. Attorney’s Office for Northern District of State Hits Quarter Billion-Dollar Milestone in Fiscal Year 2025

Posted on January 29, 2026

In Fiscal Year 2025, the Affirmative Civil Enforcement Unit (ACE Unit) of the United States Attorney’s Office for the...

North Central West Virginia Man Receives Sentence of 25 Years for Second-Degree Murder Case from 2022

Posted on January 29, 2026

Editor's Note: The individual featured here was written about after being arrested as a fugitive being sought througho...

Harrison County Man who Ran His Own Business and was a Veteran, Stephen Ray Riddle Jr., Passes at 54

Posted on January 29, 2026

Stephen Ray “Steve” Riddle Jr., 54, of Lost Creek, West Virginia, passed away on January 22, 2026. Born...

Law Enforcement Investigating Body Discovery along I-79 in Marion County; State Police Handling Case

Posted on January 28, 2026

According to WDTV, a body was found along I-79 in Marion County Wednesday afternoon. The medical ex...

Gov. Morrisey, Secretary of Tourism Ruby Unveil 2026 West Virginia Vacation Guide; Free Copies Available

Posted on January 28, 2026

Today, Governor Patrick Morrisey unveiled the state’s official travel magazine, the 2026 West Virginia Vacation...

Connect-Bridgeport Looking for Your Snow and Ice Photos

Posted on January 28, 2026

The weather was promised and it delivered. In addition to frigid temperatures, the last few days have brought an abundance...

Big Night at Hot Wing Eating Contest for United Way is Even Bigger as Total Raised Reaches $100,000

Posted on January 28, 2026

The United Way of Harrison and Doddridge Counties celebrated a night of fiery competition, community spirit, and remar...

Pure Forme Pilates Coming to The Square @ Bridgeport

Posted on January 28, 2026

Former owner of The Beauty Ward, Madison Ward Del Greco is opening another business. Pure Forme Pilates is coming to T...

WVDOH Snow Plow Involved in Two-Vehicle Accident on Route 50 in Harrison County During Snow Event

Posted on January 28, 2026

A two-vehicle accident in the evening hours at the start of the week on snow-covered roads involved a West Virginia Di...

First Responders Battle Structure Fire in Bitter Cold as Arrest Made in Blaze Alleged to be Intentionally Set

Posted on January 28, 2026

Area first responders battled the bitter cold while also battling a structure fire in the area on Sunday evening, January...

Area Woman who Ran Business Focusing on Special Events, Doreen Cecilia Branham, Passes Away at 82

Posted on January 28, 2026

Doreen Cecilia Branham, 82, of Fairmont WV, died on January 23, 2026, at home surrounded by her loving family. She was...

Two from North Central West Virginia Winners in Fifth Annual State DNR Big Buck Photo Contest

Posted on January 27, 2026

The West Virginia Division of Natural Resources (WVDNR) announced the winners of the state’s fifth annual Big Buck P...

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