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Will Trick or Treat be Held on Halloween or Moved to Another Date? Council to Decide at Tonight's Meeting

Halloween always falls on October 31. Trick or Treat, the fun-filled evening for kids that goes with it, is not always on...

By Jeff Toquinto September 14, 2026 7:00 AM EST in News

Local Sheriff's Office Releases Statement on Incident at Area High School where Officer Sees Minor Injuries

Posted on September 14, 2026

FROM THE BARBOUR COUNTY SHERIFF'S DEPARTMENT "We want to take a moment to update parents and our c...

Harrison County Mobile Office Hours Set for National Voter Registration Day Tuesday

Posted on September 14, 2026

The West Virginia Secretary of State's Office will host Mobile Office Hours in Cabell, Harrison, and Nicholas counties...

Clarksburg FBI CJIS Division Hosts Ceremony to Mark 25th Anniversary of September 11 Attacks on U.S.

Posted on September 14, 2026

Governor Patrick Morrisey joined federal law enforcement officials, first responders, and community members Friday at...

I79 Northbound and South Lane Closures for This Week Announced by WVDOH

Posted on September 14, 2026

There will be lane closures on Interstate 79, northbound and southbound lanes, from mile markers 155 to 161, at variou...

State Asks for Major Disaster Declaration for Harrison County, Two Others for Flooding Issues in August

Posted on September 14, 2026

Governor Patrick Morrisey has requested a Major Disaster Declaration from President Donald J. Trump for Fayette, Harri...

New Premium Seating Tower, Press Box to be Built at Milan Puskar Stadium Featuring 16 Luxury Suites

Posted on September 14, 2026

Designed to elevate the college football fan experience, West Virginia University’s Department of Intercollegiat...

Bridgeport to See 12 Sections of City Facing Potential Water Issues for Period of Sept. 14 through Sept. 25

Posted on September 14, 2026

Editor's Note: If the locations look the same as last week, they are. Due to equipment issues, hydrant flushi...

LUCAS to Offer Lung Cancer Screening in Region

Posted on September 14, 2026

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

Harrison County Roadway Set to Go to Single Lane to Friday, Sept. 18, for Paving, Milling, Shoulder Work

Posted on September 14, 2026

FROM THE WEST VIRGINIA DIVISION OF HIGHWAYS There will be a traffic delay on County Route 23/9, Brushy Fork...

No Injuries in Route 50 East Harrison County Accident Resulting in Rare Vehicle Stuck on Concrete Barrier

Posted on September 14, 2026

Wrecks on U.S. Route 50 in Harrison County are not unusual. What took place last week would likely qualify for most as...

Area Man who Spent Many Years in Harrison County as Teacher, James William Barcus, Passes at Age 83

Posted on September 14, 2026

James William Barcus, 83 of Grafton passed away at home with his loved ones by his side on Wednesday, September 9, 202...

ABB Scarecrow Display and Contest to Kick off Oct 1

Posted on September 13, 2026

When was the last time you saw Adam Sandler, Spiderman and Bluey & Bingo hanging around Main Street in Bridgeport? Most mi...

Beyond the Gridiron: Sheriff’s Deputy Who is Resident of Bridgeport Saves Life During WVU Home Opener

Posted on September 13, 2026

While thousands of fans converged on Milan Puskar Stadium for the WVU football season opener on Saturday, September 5,...

Deputy Mark Senderak Promoted to Rank of Sergeant Last Month by the Harrison County Sheriff's Office

Posted on September 12, 2026

FROM THE HARRISON COUNTY SHERIFF'S OFFICE Late last month, the Harrison County Sheriff’s Office announce...

City Finally Closes Real Estate Deal on Property along Main Street as Initial Steps for Development Begin

Posted on September 11, 2026

After months of discussions, negotiations, and final approval by Bridgeport City Council, a section of property in the...

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