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Harrison County Native and Decades-Long Pro Truck Driver, Philip K. Carder, Passes Away at Age of 85

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Philip K. Carder, 85, of Centralia, Illinois, passed away peacefully, surrounded by his family, on Wednesday, July 8,...


By Connect-Bridgeport Staff July 10, 2026 11:15 AM EST in News

Vandalia Health Donates AED to Maple Lake Club in Effort to Enhance Area Community's Safety

Story Photo (63628) Visitors enjoying summer activities at Maple Lake in Harrison County now have access to a potentially lifesaving resource...

Posted July 10, 2026 10:30 AM EST in News

Bridgeport Coach Dave Marshall Sits Down for Lengthy Interview with the Crew of MetroNews Sports

Story Photo (63618) Bridgeport boys basketball Coach Dave Marshall was recently a guest on the MetroNews Sportsline and was interviewed for mo...

Posted July 10, 2026 9:00 AM EST in Sports

Bridgeport High Alum Ben McDougal Named to 2026 Spring Academic All-Big 12 Conference Team

Story Photo (63565) A total of 81 student-athletes from West Virginia University have been named to the 2026 Spring Academic All-Big 12 Confer...

Posted July 10, 2026 8:00 AM EST in Sports


LATEST NEWS

• Matheny Sees Friendship with New Clarksburg Mayor Worth Enhancing Already Solid Inter-City Relationship | July 10, 2026 7:00 AM EST in News

• Region to See Another Venue as Randolph County to be Site of $11.6M Railyard Event & Conference Center | July 10, 2026 12:45 AM EST in News

• Area Man who Served as Local Business Co-Owner, John Washenitz, Passes Away at the Age of 90 | July 10, 2026 12:00 AM EST in News

• Bridgeport City Pool to have Delayed Opening Today | July 10, 2026 10:52 AM EST in News

• Pierpont’s Natalie Feltz Receives National American Culinary Federation President’s Medal at Recent Event | July 10, 2026 12:30 AM EST in News

• Cougars are Top Girls Athletic Program in Class AA | July 09, 2026 5:00 PM EST in Sports

• State AG McCuskey Joins 48 Attorney Generals with Goal of FCC Strengthening Scam Phone Call Rules | July 09, 2026 1:30 PM EST in News

• Gallery II: More Photos from Open Day Ceremonies of West Virginia Little League Tournament at The Bridge | July 09, 2026 12:00 PM EST in Sports

• Ruby Tuesday at NewPointe Plaza Closes its Doors | July 09, 2026 11:10 AM EST in News

• Harrison County Sheriff's Office to Get Cut of $60,492 from State Treasurer's June Online Firearms Auction | July 09, 2026 10:30 AM EST in News

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Live Entertainment
Hot Dog Eating Contest
Stage Trivia, Crowd Participation
Food Trucks
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Kids' Area/Inflatables
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Beach Ball Drop
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Art Exhibit
Kids' Flower Planting Station
Visiting with Friends & Neighbors


JOBS

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EVENTS

Clarksburg Winterfest Spaghetti Dinner Fundraiser

Date: 7/10/26 - 7/10/26
Time: 11:00 AM - 5:30 PM
Clarksburg Winterfest Spaghetti Dinner Fundraiser, 11:00 a.m. - 5:30 p.m., PWA/Uptown Event Center, 305 Washington Avenue in Clarksburg. Dinners are $12 for one dinner and $20 ...

GALLERY

2- LL Opening Day State Tour 2026

BLOGS [ view all ]

  • Julie Perine

    It's Happening: Curtain to Open on The W...

      On our way to Lambert’s Winery ...

    Posted by Julie Perine

  • Dick Duez

    Time Travel: Bridgeport High's Class of ...

    This is a photo of the Class of 1981 from Bridgepo...

    Posted by Dick Duez

  • Joe Earley

    The Cyber Beacon: Protecting Public Trus...

    After a brief hiatus, it is great to be back writi...

    Posted by Joe Earley

  • Perris Reed

    Tending Community: Thanks to Our High Sc...

      If you've been to the Bridgeport ...

    Posted by Perris Reed

  • Rosalyn Queen

    The Grapevine: Enjoy the USA's 250th, Re...

    What a wonderful weekend I had celebrating the USA...

    Posted by Rosalyn Queen

  • Jeff Toquinto

    From the Bench: Football Road Ends for t...

    There are some great duos that see their runs end....

    Posted by Jeff Toquinto

  • Angela Spatafore

    Off the Shelf: July 14 Event to See Nort...

    Mark your calendars for Tuesday, July 14 from 5:30...

    Posted by Angela Spatafore

  • Jeff Toquinto

    ToquiNotes: Quiet Passing of a Bridgepor...

    There was no obituary. There was no formal service...

    Posted by Jeff Toquinto

NEWS

• Morgantown Mall Adds Local Flavor as Area Business Well Known in Community Added to Restaurant Lineup

• Three from North Central West Virginia, Recent Grads of Pierpont, Take Top Spots in National Competition

• HealthNet Called to Scene Following Harrison County Vehicle Accident with Ejection on Independence Day

• No Students Aboard, No One Injured as School Bus is Destroyed after Catching Fire on I-79 South in City

• Statement from HCBOE Superintendent Stutler, Link to July 2026 On-Site Review Report from State Board

COMMUNITY

• Gallery II: More Images from "Fireworks on the Hill"

• United Hospital Center Receives Jenkins Subaru and Leukemia and Lymphoma Society Blanket Donation

• City Preps for Demolition and Replacement of Virginia Avenue Bridge and Road Closure Accompanying It

• Bridgeport to See 41 Sections of City Facing Potential Water Issues for Period of July 6 through July 17

• Photos: Another Massive Crowd on Hand as Fireworks Light Up Sky at Annual Bridgeport Hill Event

SPORTS

• The Bridge Scheduled to Host First-Ever Boxing Event

• Bridgeport Top Athletic Program for Boys and Girls in Class AAA as Winners of Health Plan Champions Cup

• WVU 2026 Football Promotional Schedule Announced

• Pickleball Restroom Closure in Place to Allow for Work

• Deegan and Hinkle Lakes among 54 Ponds and Lakes Stocked June 22 and June 29 with Channel Catfish


VISITORS

• Section of Clarksburg's Fourth Street Closed for Time Period Unknown Due to Ongoing Work in the Area

• National Chain Restaurant with Over 3,000 Locations Preparing to Open First Location in City at White Oaks

• Taylor County Fair is Set and Runs through July 11

• Meadowbrook Mall Sees Recreational Venue Close its Doors after Being in Business for Six and a Half Years

• Photos: Opening Day Ceremonies Set Stage for State Little League Tournament this Week in Bridgeport

BLOGS/OPINION

• The Grapevine: Enjoy the USA's 250th, Recalling an Early Entry into the Marines by My Father, and More

• Off the Shelf: July 14 Event to See North Central West Virginia Native, Rev. Ware, Discuss State Water Woes

• It's Happening: Curtain to Open on The Wild Sonflower's Summer Season

• Time Travel: Bridgeport High's Class of 1981's 20-Year Reunion and Clarksburg's The Darling Shop Ad

• Tending Community: Thanks to Our High School Volunteers

ALUMNI

• BHS Alumna Patricia "Patty" Rummel First Recipient of Clarksburg History Museum's History Keeper Award

• BHS Graduates James Hadjis and Harrison Hall Set to Continue Careers, Education at Military Academies

• West Virginia University Releases Spring 2026 Dean's and President's Lists; BHS, Local Alums Recognized

• Gallery II: More Images from Recent Jamison-Reppert Annual Golf Tournament at Bridgeport Country Club

• BHS Alum Miyah Swiger Named FFA America National Officer Candidate



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