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Time Travel: Celebrating Michael Benedum's Birthday in 1957 and a Once Famous Berkeley Springs Hotel

Story Photo (62491)

This is from Michael Benedum's 88th birthday party in August of 1957 that was celebrated at the city's...


By Dick Duez March 22, 2026 10:30 AM EST in Blogs

Clarksburg Patrolman Purkey Receives Toryak Award for Work in National Credit Card Skimming Case

Story Photo (62493) Clarksburg Police Department Patrolman Chapen Purkey was honored with the Detective Sergeant J. Stephen Toryak Award f...

Posted March 22, 2026 9:00 AM EST in News

From the Bench: Sears Says Planning Under Way for "Long Overdue" Project Honoring BHS's Top Athletes

Story Photo (62512) If you have spent any time of significance involved or following Bridgeport sports, at some point there has certainly...

Posted March 22, 2026 6:00 AM EST in Sports Blog

ToquiNotes: Educational Road to End as Dave Mazza, Former BMS and Current DCHS Principal, Retiring

Story Photo (62511) For nearly four decades, David Mazza has been helping shape lives in his role as an educator. It all started back in 1...

Posted March 21, 2026 2:00 PM EST in Blogs


LATEST NEWS

• Working for No Peanuts: Nearly Two Dozen Staff of TSA in City Not Getting Paid; Airport Asking for Help | March 21, 2026 1:30 PM EST in News

• Bridgeport Brings Plenty of Talent, Large Appetite Back for 2026-27 Season | March 22, 2026 1:30 PM EST in Sports

• Photos: WVU Advances to Round of 32 with Win Over Miami of Ohio in Front of Record Crowd at Coliseum | March 22, 2026 12:00 PM EST in Sports

• Another West Virginia DOH Project Slated for Spring Start in Harrison County; Cost of Work Near $300,000 | March 21, 2026 12:00 PM EST in News

• Bridgeport Taken Out of Comfort Zone by Early Deficit Against North Marion | March 21, 2026 10:30 AM EST in Sports

• Photos: Bridgeport Wraps Season in State Semifinals | March 21, 2026 9:00 AM EST in Sports

• Bridgeport Falls in Class AAA Semifinals to North Marion, 62-46 | March 20, 2026 8:54 PM EST in Sports

• Morrisey Announces $2M from Contingency Fund for NCWV Airport's Multi-Million Dollar Taxiway Project | March 20, 2026 2:00 PM EST in News

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EVENTS

3 On 3 Basketball Tournament

Date: 3/22/26 - 3/22/26
Time: 9:00 AM - 9:00 PM
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GALLERY

WVU Tops Miami in Opening Round of NCAA Tourney by Dan Shrensky

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  • Angela Spatafore

    Off the Shelf: March Events and Spring B

    March is here, and so is the library’s highl...

    Posted by Angela Spatafore

  • Jeff Toquinto

    ToquiNotes: Educational Road to End as D...

    For nearly four decades, David Mazza has been help...

    Posted by Jeff Toquinto

  • Dick Duez

    Time Travel: Celebrating Michael Benedum...

    This is from Michael Benedum's 88th birthday p...

    Posted by Dick Duez

  • Rosalyn Queen

    The Grapevine: A Hidden Gem of a Local R...

    This past week I had the opportunity to enjoy brea...

    Posted by Rosalyn Queen

  • Jeff Toquinto

    From the Bench: Sears Says Planning Unde...

    If you have spent any time of significance involve...

    Posted by Jeff Toquinto

NEWS

• State Tourism Welcomes Spring with Almost Heaven Swing BINGO; Exclusive Prizes Available for Travelers

• Cole Brovey is Named February '26 UHC RRR Winner

• Annual Instruction Required by Law for Public Schools on Safe, Responsible Technology Set to Take Place

• Pierpont Community & Technical College Hosting Trio of Career Fairs; One Event Taking Place in Bridgeport

• West Virginia DMV Warns of New Payment Text Scam

COMMUNITY

• Photos: Meadowbrook Mall Site of Active Shooter Drill

• Taking a Look at Impact of the Hotsinpiller Foundation and What You Can Do to Help Increase that Impact

• Message to Residents from the City of Bridgeport

• LUCAS Mobile Lung Cancer Screening Unit Slated for Visits in Several North Central West Virginia Locations

• Bonnie's Bus Set to Make April Visit to Lewis County

SPORTS

• Bridgeport Softball Young But Hopeful Ahead of New Season

• Open House Scheduled Sunday to Honor Retiring Bridgeport Swim Coach Jan Grisso

• Bonus Gallery: Bridgeport Boys State Quarterfinal vs. East Fairmont

• PHOTOS: Bridgeport Buzzes Bees in State Quarterfinals

• Bridgeport Conference Center Set to Host 43rd Annual Frank Loria Banquet to Honor Prep Football's Best


VISITORS

• DNR Posts Stocked Waters List for Week of March 9

• New Daily Flight Service Less than a Month Away as Rock Says NCWV Airport in Negotiations for Another

• Newest Local Restaurant Bringing First-Ever Concept to City along with WVU Flavor, Scratch-Made Menu

• New West Virginia DOT Online Project Map Now Live

• Bridgeport CVB Donates $4,000 to Bridgeport Farmers and Makers Market for Upcoming 2026 Season

BLOGS/OPINION

• The Grapevine: A Hidden Gem of a Local Restaurant and a Chance to Get Early Order for Easter Bread In

• Off the Shelf: March Events and Spring Brochure

• It's Happening: Sweet Story of Cornerstone Candy Chocolate Factory - Coming Soon to Clarksburg

• It's Happening: Fond Memories of J. Eddie's Candies

ALUMNI

• BHS Alumna Emily Oliverio Publishes Children's Book

• Bridgeport's John Honce Elected as Senator to West Virginia University Student Government Association

• Bridgeport's Reese Allen Talks about His Selection to Serve as the 72nd Mountaineer Mascot for WVU

• WVU Faculty Feature: Bridgeport's Gary Lhotsky

• Bridgeport Alum Emilia Underwood Earns Mountain East Conference Weekly Award



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