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Bridgeport High Alumna Dr. Katelyn Pinti Hineman is Newest Member of Wilson Martino, TLC Dental Staff

Dr. Robert Martino, CEO of Wilson Martino Dental and TLC Dental is proud to introduce Dr. Katelyn (Pinti) Hineman, who...

By Connect-Bridgeport Staff August 02, 2026 9:00 AM EST in News

Bridgeport to See 28 Sections of City Facing Potential Water Issues for Period of August 3 to August 14

Posted on August 03, 2026

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

Locals on West Virginia Team Compete at National 4-H Forestry Invitational

Posted on August 03, 2026

West Virginia was among 15 states that competed in the 45th National 4-H Forestry Invitational from Sunday July 20 thr...

Full-Day Road Trip Covering Nine Landmarks in State Heavy in North Central West Virginia with City Stop

Posted on August 03, 2026

Editor's Note: The following story is from our friends at Onlyinyourstate.com It is titled See 9 West Virginia Co...

Beloved Local Who was Businessman and Business Owner, John "Boogie" Oliverio, Jr., Passes at Age 76

Posted on August 03, 2026

John “Boogie” Oliverio, Jr., 76, of Clarksburg passed way on Tuesday, July 28, 2026 in the United Hospital...

Gallery III: A Final Look at 26th Edition of Medbrook Children's Charity Golf Classic at Pete Dye Golf Club

Posted on August 02, 2026

The third, and final, gallery of photos from the 26th Annual Medbrook Childen's Charity Golf Classic held Monday, July...

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...

3 Junior Firefighter Camp Graduates Hired by Bridgeport Fire Department

Posted on August 01, 2026

Three graduates of the West Virginia University Extension Junior Firefighter Camp have recently achieved their goal of...

Infrastructure Project Completed Just in Time for West Virginia Italian Heritage and Black Heritage Festivals

Posted on August 01, 2026

Just ahead of the West Virginia Italian Heritage Festival, an infrastructure project in downtown Clarksburg is complet...

Bridgeport Fire Department among First Responders at Scene of Local Explosion; One Flown Via HealthNet

Posted on August 01, 2026

WDTV reported that one person was flown to the hospital on Saturday evening following a reported explosion in Taylor C...

State AG McCuskey Warns Residents on Latest Scam

Posted on July 31, 2026

West Virginia Attorney General JB McCuskey issued a consumer alert, warning West Virginians about a “free” gas...

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...

Measles Case Reported in Barbour County; No Cases in Harrison County According to Health Department

Posted on July 31, 2026

FROM THE HARRISON-CLARKSBURG HEALTH DEPARTMENT The West Virginia Department of Health (DH) has confirmed a...

Gallery II: More Images from Yet Another Successful Medbrook Children's Charity Golf Classic at Pete Dye

Posted on July 31, 2026

Good weather, good times, and good people continue to make the annual Medbrook Children's Charity Golf Classic one of the...

Authentic Ethnic Food Franchise with Operations in Several States Comes to North Central West Virginia

Posted on July 31, 2026

WDTV is reporting that a new Indian restaurant has opened in Morgantown, with the owner saying the goal is to make authent...

WVU Brings Pioneering Artist Blanche Lazzell Home for Art Museum’s Largest Exhibition on Record

Posted on July 31, 2026

The largest collection of artworks by West Virginia University alum Blanche Lazzell, a Monongalia County native and pi...

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