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City Finally Closes Real Estate Deal on Property along Main Street as Initial Steps for Development Begin

After months of discussions, negotiations, and final approval by Bridgeport City Council, a section of property in the...

By Connect-Bridgeport Staff September 11, 2026 8:00 AM EST in Community

Governor Morrisey Orders Flags to Half-Staff in Honor of 25th Anniversary of September 11 Attacks

Posted on September 11, 2026

Governor Patrick Morrisey ordered all United States and West Virginia flags at state facilities to be displayed at hal...

Mountaineer Heroes of Honor Foundation Golf Event to Feature Visit by Huey Helicopter; Public Invited

Posted on September 10, 2026

The Mountaineer Heroes of Honor Foundation will be holding its 6th annual golf tournament and fundraiser this Friday,...

Bridgeport to See 12 Sections of City Facing Potential Water Issues for Period of Sept. 8 through Sept. 18

Posted on September 08, 2026

FROM THE CITY OF BRIDGEPORT Please be advised that the Bridgeport Water Department will be flushing fire...

Harrison County Joins Nationwide Save a Life Day

Posted on September 01, 2026

On September 24, 2026, communities across the U.S. will be hosting free naloxone events for Save A Life Day, an annual day...

Bridgeport to See 27 Sections of City Facing Potential Water Issues for Period of August 31 through Sept. 11

Posted on August 31, 2026

Please be advised that the Bridgeport Water Department will be flushing fire hydrants throughout the City of Brid...

Photos: First Day of Kindergarten

Posted on August 30, 2026

Your submitted photos from the first day of kindergarten are below....

PHOTOS: Family Fun Extravagana

Posted on August 26, 2026

Joe LaRocca's photos from the Family Fun Extravaganza at The Bridge are below. The event goes through August 29....

Off the Shelf – Back to School

Posted on August 26, 2026

Happy first week of school! The library is here to support both our students and teachers during th...

PHOTOS: Evening Farmers Market

Posted on August 25, 2026

Bridgeport Farmers Market's first-ever Night Market was a success, and Joe LaRocca was there to photograph it. ...

6th Annual Carl Hopkins West Virginia Youth Aviation Expo Returns to The Bridge on September 26

Posted on August 24, 2026

The Carl Hopkins West Virginia Youth Aviation Expo is returning for its sixth year at The Bridge on September 26 from 10 a...

Huntington's Disease Patient Education Day Coming to Bridgeport in September

Posted on August 24, 2026

The Huntington's Disease Society of America will hold a Patient Education Day on Saturday, September 19 from 11 a.m. t...

GALLERY: 1st Day of School III

Posted on August 23, 2026

More photos from the first day of school. See more photos here and here....

GALLERY: 1st Day of School II

Posted on August 21, 2026

More photos from the first day of school. More will be posted in the coming days. Check out the first gallery....

Harrison County 4-H Campers Honor Hospitalized Veterans with 'Waves of Gratitude'

Posted on August 21, 2026

CLARKSBURG — In 4-H, members pledge their hands to larger service. Harrison County 4-H campers and staff truly embodied th...

Harrison County 4-H and FFA Members to Showcase Livestock Projects August 21-22

Posted on August 20, 2026

Harrison County 4-H and Future Farmers of America members, along with the Harrison County Livestock Association invite the...

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