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 nearly 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

From the Bench: For First Time Ever, Bridgeport Prep Sports, along with All Others, Going on Winter Break

Posted on November 29, 2020

By now, the swimmers have usually been in the pool. Maybe at the annual Rotary Invitational, or maybe something else....

ToquiNotes: Revisiting My Holiday Turkey Leg Trade for One More Ham Salad Sandwich from Pure Food

Posted on November 28, 2020

You might find it hard to believe by looking at me, but at one time I was a very picky eater. Of course, after obliteratin...

Johnson Elementary Principal Huffman Says School is Dealing with New Traffic Issues during Pandemic

Posted on November 25, 2020

While traffic along Johnson Avenue during school hours is not nearly as much an issue due to remote learning several d...

Gov. Justice Expects Vaccine for COVID-19 to Arrive in West Virginia in by December 10 or December 12

Posted on November 25, 2020

Although federal approval has not yet been given to the vaccine for COVID-19 produced by Pfizer, Governor Jim Justice...

BHS to Set a First in Football Program's Long History in 'AAA' Semifinal vs. Cabell Midland this Weekend

Posted on November 24, 2020

The idea of playing a high school football game on a Sunday afternoon is not something Bridgeport Coach John Cole cons...

Eighth Annual City of Bridgeport Cemetery Luminary Display to Cover Entire Facility; Event Set for Dec. 3

Posted on November 23, 2020

For the eighth year, the Bridgeport Cemetery will be the site of a massive luminary display prior to the Christmas hol...

Rock Praises Airport Employees as Facility has Zero COVID Cases Amidst 30,000 Going through Terminal

Posted on November 19, 2020

To say that COVID-19 has not impacted the numbers at the North Central West Virginia Airport would be misleading. To s...

Wait Over for Tribe's Frank Why as His 'Well-Rounded' Game Ready for Senior Season, Fairmont State

Posted on November 18, 2020

Bridgeport High School Coach Robert Shields has been around a long time. So long, in fact, that when he puts a “...

Bridgeport Police Department Closer to being Staffed at Full Level as Two New Officers Officially Sworn In

Posted on November 16, 2020

The City of Bridgeport’s Police Department is closer to having a full staff than it has been in a long time than...

Patience, Persistence Proves Pivotal for Nate Paulsen as Senior Signs Collegiate Baseball Letter of Intent

Posted on November 13, 2020

Nate Paulsen had paid his dues as a member of the Bridgeport High School baseball program. Although he saw some time a...

State Champion, All-Stater Ryan Goff to Take Game to College Level; Signs with University of Charleston

Posted on November 12, 2020

When you have coached as long as Robert Shields has, you often have to make decisions that make people wonder if it is...

Multiple Accidents on Interstate 79 Results in Fatality; One Transported in Wreck Involving Trio of Vehicles

Posted on November 09, 2020

First responders in Bridgeport had what turned out to be a busy and unfortunate day as crews dealt with multiple wreck...

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From the Bench: For First Time Ever, Bri...

By now, the swimmers have usually been in the pool. Maybe at the annual Rotary Invitational, or maybe something else....

Posted by Jeff Toquinto
Time Travel: Bridgeport's 1970's Police ...

This photo is from the 1970s, although the exact date is unknown. It shows members of the Bridgeport Police Departmen...

Posted by Dick Duez
The Grapevine: Ways to Enjoy Thanksgivin...

Last week I read an article about gift giving at Christmas and was a little on the negative side encouraging you...

Posted by Rosalyn Queen
ToquiNotes: Revisiting My Holiday Turkey...

You might find it hard to believe by looking at me, but at one time I was a very picky eater. Of course, after obliteratin...

Posted by Jeff Toquinto
Off the Shelf: Some of 2020's Top Works ...

The Best Books of 2020 lists began appearing in October from all sorts of media outlets including Time Magazine, Amazo...

Posted by Sharon Saye
City Faces in Different Places

This week's City Face is longtime Simpson Elementary teacher Carole Kinard. Meet her here! Tell m...

Posted by Julie Perine
Loaf for Adopt a Senior Pet Month

Did you know that November is Adopt a Senior Pet Month? So today I wanted to feature Loaf. Loaf is...

Posted by Frankie Michelle Dennison
Sweat & Smiles: Why Rest is as Important...

It’s not “okay” to rest. It’s not “okay” to take a nap. It’s not “okay” to skip out on some things. It’s not “okay” to tel...

Posted by Melissa Romano