Profiles

Jeff Toquinto

Jeff Toquinto is the Communications Director/Administrator of Connect-Bridgeport. He is a 1992 cum laude graduate of Fairmont State College with a B.S. in Business Administration and a minor in History. He has spent more than 30 years in the journalism field, most of it involving the coverage of Bridgeport, while also spending four years working with two architectural/engineering firms.

Recent Posts

Long-Standing Center Street Bridge Demolished to Set Stage for Year-Long, $1.67M Replacement Project

Posted on October 22, 2025

The key part of a $1.67 million project in the heart of Bridgeport’s downtown got started with a bang Tuesday mo...

Indians Drop from Top Spot in WVSSAC Rankings and Remain Number One in MetroNews Football Poll

Posted on October 21, 2025

In the latest edition of the WVSSAC high school football rankings, Bridgeport has fallen back into No. 2 for the secon...

Bridgeport's Newest Business at The Square is Open

Posted on October 21, 2025

The Square in Bridgeport has a new business in place in one of the few vacant storefronts that has been available in t...

After Several Years, Meadowbrook Mall to Have Site of Garfield's Filled with New Sit-Down Restaurant

Posted on October 20, 2025

Nearly four years after Garfield’s shut down its location at Meadowbrook Mall, a new restaurant is ready to open...

From the Bench: Community Help Sought by Former BMS Principal to Keep Late RCB Alum's Memory Alive

Posted on October 19, 2025

People remember David Mazza. They remember him as the former principal at Bridgeport Middle School....

Trinity Community Building Recognized by Bridgeport City Council with Proclamation for its 100th Year

Posted on October 18, 2025

At Monday’s Bridgeport City Council meeting, a proclamation was given to representatives of the Trinity Communit...

ToquiNotes: Stepping Back in Time for a Bite to Eat at Burger Chef and Loading Up at "The Works" Bar

Posted on October 18, 2025

As I often do in this blog, I like to reminisce about places from the past. Often times, because I really love food, I...

Bridgeport Girls Capture Big 10 Conference Crown as Boys Finish Third at Meet at Buckhannon-Upsur

Posted on October 17, 2025

Bridgeport’s girls cross country team captured the Big 10 Conference championship, while the boys finished in a...

Gov. Morrisey, State Leaders Gather in City to Reveal First-Ever $70M Initiative to Address Orphaned Wells

Posted on October 17, 2025

Governor Patrick Morrisey, multiple state and local leaders, West Virginia University President Michael T. Benson and...

Bridgeport Finishes in Fifth Place in Class AAA State Golf Tourney; Randolph, Kerr Earn All-State Honors

Posted on October 15, 2025

Bridgeport High School’s golf team finished in fifth place in what proved to be a very long second day of action in...

Recent Injuries, Accidents and Ongoing Concerns has Bridgeport Looking into Getting Handle on E-Bikes

Posted on October 15, 2025

More than once over the past year, individuals have voiced concerns at Bridgeport City Council meetings regarding e-bi...

Council Legal Matters Involving TIF Districts Lead to Lengthy Discussion, Question and Answer Session

Posted on October 14, 2025

Bridgeport City Council was given a legal update report for more than an hour Monday evening on a pair of lawsuits the...

Profiles

Jeff Toquinto

Recent Posts

Long-Standing Center Street Bridge Demolished to Set Stage for Year-Long, $1.67M Replacement Project

Indians Drop from Top Spot in WVSSAC Rankings and Remain Number One in MetroNews Football Poll

Bridgeport's Newest Business at The Square is Open

After Several Years, Meadowbrook Mall to Have Site of Garfield's Filled with New Sit-Down Restaurant

From the Bench: Community Help Sought by Former BMS Principal to Keep Late RCB Alum's Memory Alive

Trinity Community Building Recognized by Bridgeport City Council with Proclamation for its 100th Year

ToquiNotes: Stepping Back in Time for a Bite to Eat at Burger Chef and Loading Up at "The Works" Bar

Bridgeport Girls Capture Big 10 Conference Crown as Boys Finish Third at Meet at Buckhannon-Upsur

Gov. Morrisey, State Leaders Gather in City to Reveal First-Ever $70M Initiative to Address Orphaned Wells

Bridgeport Finishes in Fifth Place in Class AAA State Golf Tourney; Randolph, Kerr Earn All-State Honors

Recent Injuries, Accidents and Ongoing Concerns has Bridgeport Looking into Getting Handle on E-Bikes

Council Legal Matters Involving TIF Districts Lead to Lengthy Discussion, Question and Answer Session

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