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Meet 2026 BHS Alumni & Friends Hall of Fame Member Vincent Pinti

From the Bridgeport High School graduating class of 2019, Vincent Pinti is a summer law clerk at the U.S. Prosecuting Atto...

By Julie Perine August 03, 2026 8:00 AM EST in News

City's Newest Business, Mahjong Social, Opens Shop

Posted on August 03, 2026

Lisa Lang, owner of About You monogram - gift boutique, is bringing a fresh social experience to Bridgeport with the o...

Cornerstone Candy to Hold Grand Opening Tuesday

Posted on August 03, 2026

After eight months of planning and hard work, a sweet passion project has come to fruition. Opening at 11 a.m....

Photos: Citywide Yard Sale I

Posted on August 03, 2026

Here are photos from the weekend Citywide Yard Sale below. ...

Bridgeport Police Seeking Public Aid to Help Identify Vehicle in Leaving the Scene of Accident Investigation

Posted on August 03, 2026

The Bridgeport Police Department is asking for the public's assistance to help them identify a vehicle related to an o...

Free Entertainment, Food, Drinks, Fireworks, and More on Tap as City Police Set for National Night Out

Posted on August 03, 2026

One of the biggest events annually in the City of Bridgeport is ready to go and thousands of individuals are expected...

Bridgeport to See 28 Sections of City Facing Potential Water Issues for Period of August 3 to August 14

Posted on August 03, 2026

Please be advised that the Bridgeport Water Department will be flushing fire hydrants throughout the City of Brid...

Locals on West Virginia Team Compete at National 4-H Forestry Invitational

Posted on August 03, 2026

West Virginia was among 15 states that competed in the 45th National 4-H Forestry Invitational from Sunday July 20 thr...

Bridgeport Fire Department among First Responders at Scene of Local Explosion; One Flown Via HealthNet

Posted on August 03, 2026

WDTV reported that one person was flown to the hospital on Saturday evening following a reported explosion in Taylor C...

Beloved Local Who was Businessman and Business Owner, John "Boogie" Oliverio, Jr., Passes at Age 76

Posted on August 03, 2026

John “Boogie” Oliverio, Jr., 76, of Clarksburg passed way on Tuesday, July 28, 2026 in the United Hospital...

Gallery III: A Final Look at 26th Edition of Medbrook Children's Charity Golf Classic at Pete Dye Golf Club

Posted on August 02, 2026

The third, and final, gallery of photos from the 26th Annual Medbrook Childen's Charity Golf Classic held Monday, July 27,...

Bridgeport High Alumna Dr. Katelyn Pinti Hineman is Newest Member of Wilson Martino, TLC Dental Staff

Posted on August 02, 2026

Dr. Robert Martino, CEO of Wilson Martino Dental and TLC Dental is proud to introduce Dr. Katelyn (Pinti) Hineman, who...

Prayer Chapel Coming to Shepherd's Corner Thanks to Meeting of the Minds and Eagle Scout Enthusiasm

Posted on August 01, 2026

A prayer chapel is coming to Bridgeport and by summer’s end, members of the community are welcome to stop by for time with...

3 Junior Firefighter Camp Graduates Hired by Bridgeport Fire Department

Posted on August 01, 2026

Three graduates of the West Virginia University Extension Junior Firefighter Camp have recently achieved their goal of...

Infrastructure Project Completed Just in Time for West Virginia Italian Heritage and Black Heritage Festivals

Posted on August 01, 2026

Just ahead of the West Virginia Italian Heritage Festival, an infrastructure project in downtown Clarksburg is complet...

State AG McCuskey Warns Residents on Latest Scam

Posted on July 31, 2026

West Virginia Attorney General JB McCuskey issued a consumer alert, warning West Virginians about a “free” gas...

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