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Bridgeport Fire Department Chief Greg Pigg's Report to Council Shows 85 Percent Call Increase Since 2021

From 2021 to 2025, the Bridgeport Fire Department has seen an 85 percent in annual calls, Chief Greg Pigg told members...

By Jeff Toquinto November 10, 2026 12:00 PM EST in News

Area Mayor Arrested Again for Alleged Walmart Theft

Posted on November 10, 2026

WDTV is reporting that White Hall Deputy Mayor Timothy Ridenour was arrested again Tuesday for additional incidents at...

“The Most Hated Man in Clarksburg” Civil War Tour on Nov. 14 Hosted By the Clarksburg History Museum

Posted on November 10, 2026

What could a Union officer have done in 1861 to become the most hated man in Clarksburg? The Clarksburg His...

Message from Harrison County Sheriff's Office: Calls to 911 on T-Mobile Cellular Phones Facing Issues

Posted on November 10, 2026

FROM THE HARRISON COUNTY SHERIFFS OFFICE At this time, T-Mobile, cell phones are having issues with 911.&nb...

Area Volunteer Firefighter, who was Former Assistant Chief, has Passed Passed Away in the Line of Duty

Posted on November 10, 2026

According to WDTV, the Fellowsville Volunteer Fire Department announced the death of Clinton “JR” Wolfe, a...

Jersey Mike's Holds Ribbon-Cutting in White Oaks

Posted on November 10, 2026

Barring an appearance from spokesman Danny DeVito, things could not have gone better for the Jersey Mike’s ribbon cu...

Area Man who Owned Businesses, Restaurants, BOE Employee, Gary Eugene Albertazzie, Passes at 70

Posted on November 10, 2026

Gary Eugene Albertazzie, 70, passed away at Mon Health Medical Center on Saturday, October 31, 2026. He was born Novem...

LUCAS to Offer Lung Cancer Screening in Mill Creek, Elkins, Buckhannon and Pennsboro

Posted on November 10, 2026

LUCAS, a first of its kind, state-of-the-art mobile lung cancer screening unit, will visit Pendleton, Randolph, Upshur, an...

Two-Vehicle Accident on I-79 in Harrison County Sees Two Individuals Transported to UHC, Traffic Woes

Posted on November 10, 2026

Multiple first responders arrived to the scene of a two-vehicle accident on Interstate 79 Saturday afternoon that requ...

City Woman, FBI Special Agent who Protected Kids, Key in 9/11 Investigation, Beatrice DeFazio, Passes

Posted on November 10, 2026

We mourn the passing of our beloved Beatrice Ann DeFazio, a cherished sister, aunt, cousin, and friend. ...

U.S. Attorney Recognizes Law Enforcement, Public Servants with Awards; HCDTF Members are Honored

Posted on November 09, 2026

U.S. Attorney Matthew L. Harvey honored law enforcement partners and public servants for collaboration and phenomenal effo...

Driving Better Health, 500 and Counting: Dr. Ali Merhe Reaches Robotic Surgery Milestone

Posted on November 09, 2026

United Hospital Center (UHC) is proud to announce a significant milestone in the advancement of surgical care in North Cen...

Message from Chief Mark Rogers: Weather Changing Reminders Regarding Sidewalks, City Trails Safety

Posted on November 09, 2026

The Bridgeport Police Department reminds everyone utilizing our sidewalks and walking trails to be mindful of others and s...

WVU Student and NCWV Graduate Charts Course Towards Music Industry Career

Posted on November 09, 2026

For Audrey Hasley, a junior at West Virginia University, there was never a doubt she belonged in the music industry &mdash...

I-79 Southbound On-Ramp in Harrison County to be Closed for Several Days for Paving; Delays Expected

Posted on November 09, 2026

FROM THE WEST VIRGINIA DIVISION OF HIGHWAYS, DISTRICT FOUR OFFICE There will be a road closure on WV 58, on the...

City Man, BHS Graduate, Teacher, Principal at Several Harrison County Schools, Donald J. Kniceley, Passes

Posted on November 09, 2026

Donald J. Kniceley, 84, of Bridgeport passed away on November 4, 2026, from an extended battle with dementia. Even tho...

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