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Julie Perine

Julie Perine

julie@connect-bridgeport.com

Julie (Hadorn) Perine is former Lifestyles Editor for the Exponent Telegram and continues to freelance for WV Living, Morgantown and WV Wedding magazines. Her professional background also includes marketing and public relations for both the law firm of Steptoe & Johnson and the United Way of Harrison County. She most recently served Bridgeport as City Clerk and Executive Assistant to City Manager A. Kim Haws and Mayor James R. Christie. Julie was raised in Bridgeport and is a graduate of BHS and Fairmont State.  She and her husband Jeff have raised their four children here in Bridgeport. Deanna is a French teacher at Bridgeport High School; Brittany is a part-time graduate student and stay-at-home mom of 2-year-old Della; Jeffrey is a caterer and on-site chef at Via Veneto/The Veranda in Bridgeport and Jacob is a 7th grade student at Bridgeport Middle School. Jeff is owner/operator of Hadorn Distributing Company in Bridgeport and also pastors Ten Mile Baptist Church in Dola.

Recent Posts

BHS FFA to Host Second Annual Fall Fest

Posted on September 14, 2025

Hosted by Bridgeport FFA, the Second Annual FFAll Fest is scheduled for 10 a.m. through 4 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 25 at t...

Davette Stout Finds Her New Normal with Unique Craftmanship

Posted on September 13, 2025

For Davette Stout, creating eco-friendly gifts and personal items has a double payout.  The process gives new live to old...

BHS Alum Ashton Miller Opens Tucker & Thread Custom Embroidery Shop

Posted on September 12, 2025

As a little girl, Ashton Miller learned sewing from her dad. By the time she was a teenager she had developed impressive s...

Type 1 Diabetes Families Encouraged to Attend Free Breakthrough T1D Community Summit in Flatwoods

Posted on September 10, 2025

Families navigating Type 1 Diabetes can learn, network - and if registered before Sept. 15 earn some good swag. The 20...

It's Happening: John Miller's Impact on My Life

Posted on September 07, 2025

Over the past 45 years, I have worked a handful of different jobs, but I’ve never been as thrilled about a hire as when Jo...

Sunny Pointe Corn Maze Opens Sept. 10 with Even More Amazing Fun for 2025

Posted on September 06, 2025

Look for another amazing season at Sunny Pointe Corn Maze. The Jane Lew farm will feature not only a more challenging maze...

It's Happening: Local Canine Takes Pit Stop at Bridgeport Visitors Center

Posted on August 31, 2025

All of us at Bridgeport Visitors Center/Connect-Bridgeport are dog lovers and either currently or formerly had them as...

Local Artist Margaret Saliga Stout Starts "Act 2" with Mandala-Style Painting

Posted on August 30, 2025

Color has become more inspirational to Margaret Saliga-Stout in recent years. Vibrant and muted shades have combined t...

Edge of Town Market Corn Maze and Pumpkin Patch to Launch Season Sept. 17

Posted on August 24, 2025

The Edge of Town Farm Market looks forward to another fall season. Located on Route 58, the 153-acre farm will once ag...

Roundabout Records is Open in New Location on East Main

Posted on July 29, 2025

  With a week under his belt at his new location, Chris Lacaria is adapting and is adamant that Roundabou...

Former Owner of Market on Main, Perris Reed to Launch First "Gather Round" Pop-Up Event

Posted on July 13, 2025

Perris Reed has launched a new vendor- and community-based venture, and plans are in the works for her first pop-up event....

Photos: Summertime Scenes in Bridgeport

Posted on July 11, 2025

  With sunny blue skies as the background, here are some summertime scenes around our city.   ...

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