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Warning: City of Bridgeport Asking Motorists to Avoid Route 131-Benedum Drive; Multiple Trees are Down

An alert from the City of Bridgeport is asking for motorists to avoid Benedum Drive or State Route 131 as a result of the...

By Connect-Bridgeport Staff July 21, 2026 5:40 PM EST in News

Governor Morrisey Declares State of Preparedness for All 55 Counties Ahead of Severe Weather Systems

Posted on July 21, 2026

Governor Patrick Morrisey today declared a statewide State of Preparedness for all 55 West Virginia counties in respon...

Vehicle Accident Results in Death, Arrest in Region

Posted on July 21, 2026

According to WDTV, one person is dead after a two?vehicle crash Monday afternoon on Wilderness Highway in Nicholas Cou...

Bridgeport Urban Deer Hunt Runs Sept. 12 to Dec. 31 as City Police Release Information on 2026 Edition

Posted on July 21, 2026

The Bridgeport Urban Deer hunt will begin September 12, 2026 and run through December 31, 2026. All p...

Near $100,000 Main Street Project Going Full Throttle

Posted on July 21, 2026

A recently approved contract by Bridgeport City Council for work in the downtown corridor that is currently underway c...

Bridgeport, Region Still Likely to Face Severe Weather

Posted on July 21, 2026

The City of Bridgeport and the region is still expecting a significant severe weather threat today, Tuesday, July 21,...

New Shelter, Restroom Area Done at Pickleball Courts

Posted on July 21, 2026

The City of Bridgeport recently announced that the new shelter and restroom area at the pickleball courts at Deegan an...

UTV Crash in Region Leaves One Dead, One Injured

Posted on July 21, 2026

According to WDTV, a 50-year-old man was killed in a UTV crash in Nicholas County early Monday morning. ...

Clarksburg, Shinnston, Jane Lew Among Stops for Bonnie's Bus Mammograms

Posted on July 21, 2026

MORGANTOWN – Bonnie's Bus mobile mammography units will visit Kanawha, Harrison, Lewis, and Marshall counties offering thr...

Motorcycle Accident Shuts Down I-79 Briefly Sunday

Posted on July 21, 2026

According to WDTV, Interstate 79 Southbound in Marion County was shut down for a period of time on Sunday evening, July 19...

Bridgeport High Alumna and Family Business Owner, Norenne LaVonne Bush, Passes Away

Posted on July 21, 2026

It is with heavy hearts, and with deep gratitude for a life well lived, that we announce the passing of Norenne LaVonne Bu...

State of Emergency Declared in Barbour County Due to Storms Causing Flood and Significant Damage

Posted on July 20, 2026

Governor Patrick Morrisey has declared a State of Emergency for Barbour County following severe thunderstorms and heav...

Pratt & Whitney Awarded $1 Billion JPATS Contract; City Site to Overhaul PT6A-68 Engines for T-6 Trainer

Posted on July 20, 2026

Pratt & Whitney Canada has been awarded a nine-year, $1 billion contract from V2X Inc. to overhaul more than 750 P...

Marion County Sheriff's Office Says Juvenile Involved in Early-Morning Shooting; Details Limited on Situation

Posted on July 20, 2026

According to WDTV, authorities say a juvenile was involved in an early-morning shooting in Marion County Monday....

Christmas in July Event Coming to Bridgeport City Pool on Saturday

Posted on July 20, 2026

The City of Bridgeport will hold a Christmas in July event on Saturday, July 25 from 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. at the Bridgeport Ci...

Bridgeport Presbyterian Church Pastor Elderbrock has Additional Title after Obtaining His Doctor of Ministry

Posted on July 20, 2026

For Pastor Steve Elderbrock, the journey toward obtaining his Doctor of Ministry was not so much about the degree but more...

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