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Bridgeport's Leroy Song Named 2027 National Merit Semifinalist

Bridgeport High School's Leroy Song is one of 16,000 semifinals announced by officials of National Merit Scholarship C...

By Connect-Bridgeport Staff October 03, 2026 8:00 AM EST in News

Harrison County Chamber of Commerce Honors Kathy Wagner’s 27 Years of Service and Announces Marla Ferree as Interim President

Posted on October 02, 2026

T The Harrison County Chamber of Commerce today announced a leadership transition as Kathy Wagner concludes her tenure...

WVU Statler College to Launch Nuclear Engineering Pathway

Posted on October 02, 2026

As the Mountain State looks toward a future shaped in part by nuclear innovation, West Virginia University is laying the a...

City of Fairmont Secures $246,117 to Launch Firefighter Health & Wellness Program

Posted on October 02, 2026

The City of Fairmont has been awarded $246,117 in federal funding through the Federal Emergency Management Agency’s...

AMICI to Appear in NYC Columbus Day Parade

Posted on October 02, 2026

AMICI, an electrifying musical sensation that appears at festivals, shows and various regional events, will be part of...

Johnson Elementary Walk to School Day is Wednesday

Posted on October 02, 2026

Johnson Elementary will have their annual Walk to School Day on Wednesday, October 7. Participants wi...

West Virginia Office of Energy Launches Home Energy Rebate Programs Statewide

Posted on October 02, 2026

The West Virginia Office of Energy (WVOE) has launched both of its Home Energy Rebate Programs statewide, allowing qualify...

Rolling Roadblocks on I79 Coming to Stonewood, Weston Areas For Week

Posted on October 02, 2026

There will be a rolling roadblock on Interstate 79, northbound, from mile marker 99, Weston, extending north of the br...

Bridge Closure on US 19, Pike Street, to Begin Saturday

Posted on October 02, 2026

There will be a bridge closure on US 19, Pike Street, at the Point Comfort Bridge, from 7 a.m., Saturday, October 3, 2026,...

Little Lambs Closet Children’s Consignment Sale in Bridgeport Gives Back to the Community

Posted on October 01, 2026

Families throughout the north central West Virginia area are invited to shop, save and give back at Little Lambs Closet, a...

West Virginia Department of Tourism Celebrates First Signs of Fall Color

Posted on October 01, 2026

Charleston, W.Va. –The West Virginia Department of Tourism celebrates the first signs of fall color making its w...

Choose Your Own Adventure at Girls in Aviation Day

Posted on October 01, 2026

The fifth annual North Central West Virginia Girls in Aviation Day lands in Bridgeport this Saturday, Oct. 3. ...

The Grapevine: There's Plenty to Do in the Area, Especially This Time of Year

Posted on October 01, 2026

Did I hear you say “There is nothing to do in Clarksburg"? Not true. This is the time of y...

Free Dental Care, Offers and Activities to Be Provided for Military, Veterans on October 5-9

Posted on October 01, 2026

What would it be like to miss your child’s first birthday, their first steps or their high school graduation? What i...

LEGO Bash A Weekend Success at The Bridge

Posted on October 01, 2026

Joe LaRocca's photos from Saturday's LEGO Bash at The Bridge are below....

Pierpont Community & Technical College Breaks Ground on New Aviation Maintenance Training Center

Posted on September 30, 2026

You can put “shovels full of dirt” as the first of many things to be sent flying thanks to the building of Pie...

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From the Bench: Passing of a Man with Qu...

For those on the boys side of the ledger, Nov. 8, 2025, is a special date in Bridgeport High School soccer history. Or...

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Posted by Dick Duez
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Summer is coming to an end, and October is right around the corner. The library is getting into the Halloween spirit w...

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I do not know what year it opened locally. I do not know what year it closed locally. I do know at least one restauran...

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Did I hear you say “There is nothing to do in Clarksburg"? Not true. This is the time of y...

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