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Long-Time Main Street Business Owner, Local History Leader, Veteran, David Welton Reed, Passes at 76

David Welton Reed, 76, of Clarksburg, West Virginia, passed away on Thursday, August 6, 2026, at the West Virginia Vet...

By Connect-Bridgeport Staff August 11, 2026 12:00 AM EST in News

One of the Pioneers of Clarksburg, Daniel Davisson, is Recognized During Ceremony Led by Mayor Worth

Posted on August 11, 2026

FROM THE CITY OF CLARKSBURG On Saturday, August 8, Clrksburg Mayor Wayne Worth issued an official proclamat...

Man Injured Following 25-Foot Fall at Blackwater Falls State Park; Helicopter Required to Make Rescue

Posted on August 11, 2026

WDTV is reporting that A Maryland State Police helicopter crew rescued a seriously injured person following a 25-foot...

WVU Extension Names Helmondollar New 4-H Agent for Harrison County

Posted on August 11, 2026

West Virginia University Extension is proud to announce WVU alum Matthew Helmondollar as the new 4-H Youth Development...

Bridgeport City Pool Closed Today Due to Weather

Posted on August 11, 2026

The City of Bridgeport has announced via social media that the City Pool is closed for today, August 11, as the result of...

Dan Cava GMC Set to Host Tools for Teachers School Supply Drive for Teachers at Meadowbrook Mall

Posted on August 11, 2026

Meadowbrook Mall and Dan Cava GMC are hosting a Back to School event focused on giving back to the community. On the first...

City Notice: Hydrant Testing Being Done by Eastpointe Business Today Could Cause Water Woes in Area

Posted on August 11, 2026

FROM THE CITY OF BRIDGEPORT Please be advised that Sam’s Club, located on Emily Drive, will b...

Video: National Night Out Captured by Skidmore Productions

Posted on August 11, 2026

Patrick Martin of Skidmore Productions was on hand at the Aug. 4 National Night Out held at The Bridge Sports Complex. Hos...

Busy Night of City Council Sees Lengthy Discussion on Addressing Proposed $6.4M Rec Complex Building

Posted on August 11, 2026

With work on a multi-million dollar field project addition essentially complete at The Bridge Sports and Recreation Co...

Harrison County Board of Education '26 Open House Dates for City, All Pubic Schools Scheduled This Week

Posted on August 11, 2026

FROM THE HARRISON COUNTY BOARD OF EDUCATION Harrison County Schools has announced 2026 Open House d...

UHC Part of Region's Largest Da Vinci Robotic Surgical Fleet

Posted on August 11, 2026

MORGANTOWN, W.Va. – With its recent acquisition of 17 additional Intuitive da Vinci® 5 surgical systems, WVU Medicine is n...

Bridgeport Fire Department Heads Battle on Structure Fire, but Single-Family Home is "Completely Leveled"

Posted on August 11, 2026

The Bridgeport Fire Department, along with multiple other agencies, responded to a weekend structure fire that a fire...

Woman Dead after Fatal Sunday Wood County Crash

Posted on August 10, 2026

FROM THE WOOD COUNTY SHERIFF'S OFFICE On Sunday, August 9, 2026, at approximately 1:11 p.m., the Wood C...

'Tunes & Togetherness' Combines Music and Fun for a Purpose

Posted on August 10, 2026

An event that will combine food, music and an exclusive silent auction for a good cause will be held on Friday, August 14...

West Virginia Italian Heritage Festival Announces Entertainment for 47th Annual Festival; Mattea, Fruzzetti and The Beatles LIVE to Headline

Posted on August 10, 2026

The 47th Annual West Virginia Italian Heritage Festival announces entertainment for the Labor Day weekend festival in...

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...

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