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Julie Perine

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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

Bonus Gallery: New NCWV Airport Terminal

Posted on August 22, 2026

Following a weekend getaway, my husband and I were aboard United Airlines Flight 5040, which on Aug. 18 ta...

Tickets Still Available for Aug. 29 BHS Alumni Hall of Fame Banquet

Posted on August 21, 2026

Three deserving individuals will be honored during the weekend of Aug. 28-29 as they are inducted into the BHS Alumni...

It's Happening: Local Kids Turn Lemonade Stand Profits into Relief and Rescue Funds

Posted on August 15, 2026

A couple of weeks ago, Bridgeport streets were peppered with lemonade stands. The pop-up refreshment stands – all mann...

Meet 2026 BHS Alumni & Friends Hall of Fame Member Annabel Timms

Posted on August 10, 2026

Annabel Timms began a beloved dance studio that has become a Bridgeport legacy. Generations of dancers have passed through...

It's Happening: Baylor's Heartbeat Brings Song of Renewal, Hope and Purpose

Posted on August 08, 2026

In February of 2025, I wrote about 2-year-old Baylor Waggamon, who awaited a heart transplant at the University of Pittsbu...

Meet 2026 BHS Alumni & Friends Hall of Fame Member Vincent Pinti

Posted on August 03, 2026

From the Bridgeport High School graduating class of 2019, Vincent Pinti is a summer law clerk at the U.S. Prosecuting Atto...

Prayer Chapel Coming to Shepherd's Corner Thanks to Meeting of the Minds and Eagle Scout Enthusiasm

Posted on August 01, 2026

A prayer chapel is coming to Bridgeport and by summer’s end, members of the community are welcome to stop by for time with...

PHOTOS: Nature Captured at Hinkle and Deegan Lakes

Posted on July 31, 2026

A weekend evening stroll along the trail at Hinkle and Deegan Lakes featured plenty...

Meet 2026 BHS Alumni & Friends Hall of Fame Member Jan Grisso

Posted on July 27, 2026

Since seven-year-old Jan Cantarelli was a member of the Chestnut Hills Swim Team, swimming has been a constant in her...

Featuring Tours, Behind-the-Scenes Workings and More, 2026 Mountaineer Country Farm Crawl Tomorrow

Posted on July 24, 2026

The 2026 Mountaineer Country Farm Crawl takes place tomorrow, Saturday, July 25. Members of the public are invited to visi...

It's Happening: Curtain to Open on The Wild Sonflower's Summer Season

Posted on July 07, 2026

On our way to Lambert’s Winery last Wednesday evening for live music and coal-fired pizza, m...

BUMC Whale of a Sale Scheduled for Last Week of July

Posted on July 06, 2026

With literally something for literally everyone, the Bridgeport United Methodist Church Whale of a Sale is set to run July...

Blogs [ view all ]

From the Bench: Indians Championship Pro...

Back in May, in this very blog, a project that was quietly taking place at Wayne Jamison Field was discussed. In that...

Posted by Jeff Toquinto
Time Travel: 1980s' Downtown Bridgeport ...

This photo, believed to be from the 1980s, shows an aerial view of a couple of key city roadways. The main road to th...

Posted by Dick Duez
It's Happening: Local Kids Turn Lemonade...

A couple of weeks ago, Bridgeport streets were peppered with lemonade stands. The pop-up refreshment stands – all mann...

Posted by Julie Perine
Off the Shelf: Fall Brochure is Out; Eve...

Our long-awaited fall event brochure is out now! We have tons of events scheduled for all ages....

Posted by Angela Spatafore
The Grapevine: Italian Heritage Festival...

The West Virginia Italian Heritage Festival will honor one of its own this year – educator, cultural ambassador, and l...

Posted by Rosalyn Queen
ToquiNotes: Bridgeport Flood Rescue Hand...

The first two days of this past week saw the absolute best of Bridgeport and the surrounding communities in the worst...

Posted by Jeff Toquinto
The Cyber Beacon: Protecting Kids Online...

As the school season starts back up, families should expect cybercriminals to take advantage of the increased flow of scho...

Posted by Joe Earley

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Hallmark Keepsake Ornaments Artist signing

Mon

24

Bridgeport City Council Meeting

Wed

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