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One of Busiest, Oldest Johnson Avenue Businesses to See $5.1M Makeover, Temporarily Cease Operations

One of Johnson Avenue’s longest standing businesses and most heavily used is about to see major work to the tune...

By Jeff Toquinto September 22, 2026 8:00 AM EST in News

Vandalia Health Holds Ribbon-Cutting for Mon Harrison Neighborhood Hospital Ahead of September 29 Opening

Posted on September 22, 2026

The sign at the stoplight in Charles Pointe lets passersby know that the development will be the future home of Vandalia H...

Photos: Another Successful Bridgeport Night Market in the Books

Posted on September 22, 2026

Submitted photos from hershdog2@frontier.com from the recent Bridgeport BFM2 Night Market are below....

Worker Dead, Two Others Injured after Falling from a Bridge on Interstate 79 in Monongalia County

Posted on September 22, 2026

According to WDTV, one person is dead after three workers fell off a bridge along I-79 Tuesday. Mon...

Fall into Giving Bridge to Nutrition Food Drive Goes to Friday; Several City, Harrison County Drop-Off Sites

Posted on September 22, 2026

The Fall into Giving Bridge to Nutrition Food Drive kicked off this week and is open through Sept.-25, 2026. Drop-off poin...

Two Transported for Treatment, Traffic Woes Result as First Responders Handle Three-Vehicle I-79 Wreck

Posted on September 22, 2026

A multi-vehicle accident last week on Interstate 79 in Marion County resulted in medical transports and traffic issues...

Bonnie's Bus Returns to Region in Coming Weeks

Posted on September 22, 2026

MORGANTOWN, W.Va. – Bonnie's Bus mobile mammography will visit Randolph, Kanawha, Monroe, Upshur, and Clay counties offeri...

Bridgeport Police Assist Multiple Agencies in Arrest of Man on Run who Injured Sheriff's Deputy and K-9

Posted on September 22, 2026

FROM SHERIFF ROBERT MATHENY II The Harrison County Sheriff’s Office, in coordination with multiple lo...

Local Man, Highly Decorated Lt. Colonel in Air Force, Harrison County Teacher, Joseph Fidler, Passes Away

Posted on September 22, 2026

Lieutenant Colonel Joseph Edward Fidler, USAF (Retired), of Buffalo Lake, passed away on September 15, 2026, at Harmon...

West Virginia Tourism Economy Hits Historic Milestone as it Soars to Record $9.4 Billion Economic Impact

Posted on September 21, 2026

Speaking before hundreds of tourism champions, hospitality leaders, and small business owners at the annual Governor&r...

Near $80 Million Interstate 79 Project North of City Set to Begin as First Phase of Undertaking Out to Bid

Posted on September 21, 2026

The West Virginia Department of Transportation (WVDOT), along with project partners the Monongalia County Commission a...

No Action Taken on Rezoning Request as Bridgeport Planning Commission Seeks Additional Information

Posted on September 21, 2026

A proposed rezoning of property of Route 131 (Benedum Drive) drew lengthy discussion and so no action taken during the...

Bridgeport to See 13 Sections of City Facing Potential Water Issues for Period of Sept. 21 through Oct. 2

Posted on September 21, 2026

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

Clarksburg History Museum Announces New Clarksburg After Dark Bus Tour

Posted on September 21, 2026

The Clarksburg History Museum will bring back Clarksburg After Dark on Saturday, Oct. 3, with The Lonely Hearts Killer...

Motorcyclist Killed Due to Area Two-Vehicle Accident

Posted on September 21, 2026

FROM THE GRANVILLE POLICE DEPARTMENT On September 18, 2026, at 5:45 p.m., a two-vehicle crash was report...

The Petal House to Open at Blake Center on Johnson Avenue

Posted on September 20, 2026

The Petal House is coming soon to Blake Center on Johnson Avenue and owner Courtney McKinney cannot wait. As she puts...

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