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Area Man who Owned, Operated His Own Business, Richard Glenn Ayers, Passes Away at the Age of 82

Richard Glenn Ayers, 82, of Rivesville, West Virginia passed away on March 27, 2026 in the Genesis Healthcare, Fairmon...

By Connect-Bridgeport Staff April 01, 2026 12:00 AM EST in News

Platinum Album Sellers, Grammy Nominated Artists All Part of 2026 Ruby Summer Concert Series Lineup

Posted on April 02, 2026

Live music under the stars and an electric riverfront atmosphere return to Morgantown as the Ruby Amphitheater announc...

Morrisey: State Employees Get Half-Day Off on Friday

Posted on April 02, 2026

Governor Patrick Morrisey announced that West Virginia state employees will receive a half-day off on Friday, April 3,...

Local Apartment Building Fire Leaves Individual Dead

Posted on April 02, 2026

According to WDTV, one person was killed in a fire in Fairmont early Wednesday morning, April 1. The medica...

City Man, Bridgeport High School Grad, Local Chef, Robert "Bob" James Saffle, Passes Away at Age of 65

Posted on April 02, 2026

Robert “Bob” James Saffle, 65, of Bridgeport, passed away unexpectedly on March 30, 2026, in Mon General H...

BHS and BMS Bands Receive Top Ratings at Region 10 Band Festival

Posted on April 01, 2026

Both Bridgeport High School and Bridgeport Middle School received superior ratings at the Region 10 Band Festival held Mar...

Off the Shelf: Planet Power: Earth Day Reading Challenge

Posted on April 01, 2026

April is here, which means Earth Day is just around the corner on the 22nd, but at the Library, we are celebrating all...

Mountain State Restaurant Considered a "Must Visit" Gearing Up for First North Central West Virginia Site

Posted on April 01, 2026

One of West Virginia’s most recognizable restaurants will soon see a third establishment barring its name &ndash...

Long-Time Business that Recently Closed its Satellite Store in Bridgeport to Shut Down after Lengthy Run

Posted on April 01, 2026

According to the McFly Outdoors Facebook page, the original store located in Lewis County, will be closing its doors perma...

Clarksburg History Museum New Community Initiative, The Story Archive, Set to Preserve History of City

Posted on April 01, 2026

The Clarksburg History Museum is introducing a new community initiative, The Story Archive, designed to preserve the h...

Fire Fighting Staff Quickly End Threat to Commercial Area by Snuffing Out Vehicle Blaze Just Off I-79

Posted on April 01, 2026

A vehicle fire just off Interstate 79 near a heavy commercial area was handled quickly by first responders on Monday e...

Economic Development News for Region Positive as Kibar Americas Acquires Former Fairmont Novelis Site

Posted on March 31, 2026

Monday morning, City of Fairmont leaders voiced their excitement over the acquisition of the former Novelis facility by Ki...

DNR Posts Stocked Waters List for Week of March 23

Posted on March 31, 2026

The West Virginia Division of Natural Resources (WVDNR) today announced that the following lakes and streams were stoc...

BHS Alumni Strawberry Sale Open for Orders

Posted on March 31, 2026

It’s that sweet time of year again. Bridgeport High School Alumni & Friends Foundation has opened orders for its annual st...

Bridgeport High Graduate and Hall of Famer Alan Dye Celebrates 40 Years of Work, Service at WDTV

Posted on March 31, 2026

He has worked behind the scenes, and he has worked in front of the camera. But, for more than four decades now, a dist...

Financial Institution with Branch in Bridgeport, Clear Mountain Bank, Opens Up New Location in White Hall

Posted on March 31, 2026

Clear Mountain Bank has officially opened the doors to its new White Hall, WV, branch, conveniently located at the Mid...

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