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City Schedules Date for Flood-Related Debris Pickup

FROM THE CITY OF BRIDGEPORT Waste Management (WM) will be collecting flood-related debris from City...

By Connect-Bridgeport Staff August 21, 2026 11:15 AM EST in News

Bridgeport Police Asking for Public Help in Identifying Men being Sought in City Shoplifting Investigation

Posted on August 21, 2026

The Bridgeport Police Department is asking for the public's help to identify several individuals being sought as part...

Harrison County Road Closure Due to Slip Yet to Have Date Slated for Finished Repair and Reopening

Posted on August 21, 2026

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

Harrison County Sheriff's Office's Swears in its Newest Deputy as Fiber Joins Law Enforcement Ranks

Posted on August 21, 2026

On August 13, the Harrison County Sheriff’s office swore in a pair of deputies to serve the community. &nb...

Multiple Projects Taking Place at The Bridge During its Annual Cleaning in Effort to Keep it Best in State

Posted on August 21, 2026

The Citynet Center at The Bridge Sports and Recreation Complex, along with other amenities in and around the building, are...

Assessor Ferree: Farm Census Report and Business Personal Property Form Submission Deadline Sept. 1

Posted on August 21, 2026

FROM THE OFFICE OF HARRISON COUNTY ASSESSOR ALLEN FERREE Attention Harrison County Farm and Busines...

Tickets Still Available for Aug. 29 BHS Alumni Hall of Fame Banquet

Posted on August 21, 2026

Three deserving individuals will be honored during the weekend of Aug. 28-29 as they are inducted into the BHS Alumni...

GALLERY: 1st Day of School II

Posted on August 21, 2026

More photos from the first day of school. More will be posted in the coming days. Check out the first galle...

Harrison County Schools: Steps for Senior Citizens to Acquire ID Badge for Free Entry to Athletics Listed

Posted on August 21, 2026

FROM THE HARRISON COUNTY BOARD OF EDUCATION Thanks to the levy passed by voters, Harrison County Senior Cit...

Harrison County 4-H Campers Honor Hospitalized Veterans with 'Waves of Gratitude'

Posted on August 21, 2026

CLARKSBURG — In 4-H, members pledge their hands to larger service. Harrison County 4-H campers and staff truly embodied th...

Area Single-Vehicle Accident Results in Death of Man

Posted on August 21, 2026

FROM THE MONONGALIA COUNTY SHERIFF'S OFFICE On Wednesday, August 19, the Monongalia County Sheriff&...

Bridgeport Woman who Owned and Operated Iconic Main Street Business, Alice Carolina Hoy, Passes

Posted on August 21, 2026

Alice Carolina Hoy, 73, of Bridgeport, WV, passed away Wednesday, August 19, 2026, at United Hospital Center following...

Fall into Giving Bridge to Nutrition Food Drive to Take Place Sept. 14-25

Posted on August 20, 2026

The Fall into Giving Bridge to Nutrition Food Drive will be held Sept. 14-25, 2026. Drop-off points include the follow...

Bridgeport Resident Bringing First-of-its-Kind Concept with Estimated 7-Figure Price Tag to Charles Pointe

Posted on August 20, 2026

Preliminary approval was granted for a business sustainability incentive Wednesday by the Bridgeport Development Autho...

Harrison County 4-H and FFA Members to Showcase Livestock Projects August 21-22

Posted on August 20, 2026

Harrison County 4-H and Future Farmers of America members, along with the Harrison County Livestock Association invite the...

National Social Media Page Gives Shout Out to Local Restaurant Serving Area Community for Decades

Posted on August 20, 2026

The Small Town USA Facebook page, which has nearly half a million followers, recently featured a North Central West Virgin...

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