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Multiple Vehicle Accidents among Several Calls Taken Care of Recently by First Responder Agency in Area

The Valley Volunteer Fire Department situated on Pleasant Valley Road in Marion County has been busy handling a number of...

By Connect-Bridgeport Staff August 26, 2026 12:15 AM EST in News

Interstate 79 Southbound Off Ramp at Interchange of I-68 Closed Tonight, August 26, to 6 a.m. August 27

Posted on August 26, 2026

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

Gino Alonge Named as a July 2026 UHC RRR Winner

Posted on August 26, 2026

United Hospital Center recently announced its July 2026, Recognition, Reward, and Reinforce program winners. The...

Area Law Enforcement Officers Given Narcan, Taken to Hospital after Possible Traffic Stop Drug Exposure

Posted on August 26, 2026

FROM THE GILMER COUNTY SHERIFF'S OFFICE On August 24 at approximately 3 p.m., Gilmer County Sheriff'...

PHOTOS: Family Fun Extravagana

Posted on August 26, 2026

Joe LaRocca's photos from the Family Fun Extravaganza at The Bridge are below. The event goes through August 29....

Off the Shelf – Back to School

Posted on August 26, 2026

Happy first week of school! The library is here to support both our students and teachers during th...

NCWV Airport Announces Aggressive Updated Plan to Land Daily, Destination Flight Services to Bridgeport

Posted on August 26, 2026

For years, the North Central West Virginia Airport has tried to get its existing carriers to add flights and to even t...

Hero’s Haven Child Advocacy Center Cuts Ribbon on Two New Services at Clarksburg Main Street Facility

Posted on August 26, 2026

According to WDTV, Hero’s Haven Child Advocacy Center showcased two new services Wednesday to support child abus...

LUCAS Lung Cancer Screening Coming to Region

Posted on August 26, 2026

MORGANTOWN – LUCAS, a first of its kind, state-of-the-art mobile lung cancer screening unit, will visit Putnam, Clay, and...

Former Bridgeport Resident who Gave Nearly 40 Years as Teacher, Mary E. Clelland, Passes at Age 99

Posted on August 26, 2026

Mary E Clelland, 99, of Michigan, formerly of Bridgeport, WV, passed away August 19, 2026 in Novi, MI. She was b...

Global Icon, Country Music Legend, Dolly Parton, Dies

Posted on August 25, 2026

Global icon and humanitarian, Dolly Parton, known to the world as a beloved singer, songwriter, philanthropist, actress, p...

Stephanie Teets Named July 2026 UHC RRR Winner

Posted on August 25, 2026

United Hospital Center recently announced its July 2026, Recognition, Reward, and Reinforce program winners. The RRR i...

14-Year-Old that Fell from Clarksburg Parking Building Rooftop and Flown to Ruby Breaks Multiple Bones

Posted on August 25, 2026

UPDATE: Clarksburg Police Chief Mark Kiddy updated the status of the 14-year-old that fell off the Clarksburg Parking Gara...

PHOTOS: Evening Farmers Market

Posted on August 25, 2026

Bridgeport Farmers Market's first-ever Night Market was a success, and Joe LaRocca was there to photograph it. ...

Bridgeport City Council Mulls Mausoleum Project, Discusses Lights Fees, Gets Public Works Report

Posted on August 25, 2026

Bridgeport City Council’s regular meeting on Monday revived a discussion on whether the mausoleum project at the Bridg...

Legendary Southern Rock Band 38 Special are Final Summer Show at Hazel Ruby McQuain Amphitheater

Posted on August 25, 2026

The southern rock band 38 Special will perform a free concert with opener The Michael Weber Show on Friday, August 28, 202...

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