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Retired Long-Time Retired Circuit Judge in Upshur and Lewis Counties, Tom Keadle has Passed Away

FROM THE UPSHUR COUNTY SHERIFFS OFFICE The Upshur County Sheriff's Department released a statem...

By Connect-Bridgeport Staff August 27, 2026 12:45 AM EST in News

Several WVU Baseball Players Part of Meet and Greet and Autograph Signings at Meadowbrook Mall

Posted on August 27, 2026

Meet the West Virginia University baseball team at Meadowbrook Mall. On Saturday, August 29, West Virginia Unive...

Rolling Roadblocks on U.S. Route 50 Eastbound and Westbound, Today, August 27, to Lead to Delays

Posted on August 27, 2026

FROM THE WEST VIRGINIA DIVISION OF HIGHWAYS, DISTRICT FOUR OFFICE There will be a rolling roadblock put in...

WVU Medicine Doctor, Physician and Colonel in U.S. Air Force, William "Bill" Keith Hamilton, Passes at 74

Posted on August 27, 2026

It is with deep sadness to announce that William "Bill" Kent Hamilton, M.D., Colonel, USAF (Retired), 74, of...

Pie Contest Returns at Jackson's Mill Jubilee

Posted on August 26, 2026

The Pie Contest will again be featured at the 2026 Jackson’s Mill Jubilee. The event is scheduled for t...

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...

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...

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...

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

Posted on August 26, 2026

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

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 born S...

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...

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