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Kayla Kessinger Appointed as New West Virginia Secretary of Tourism

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CHARLESTON, W.Va. - Governor Patrick Morrisey today announced the appointment of Kayla Kessinger as Secretary of the W...


By Connect-Bridgeport Staff August 18, 2026 1:55 PM EST in News

Interstate 79 Lane Closure Begins Today, August 18, into Wednesday Near Prickett's Fort Exit at 139 MM

Story Photo (64068) FROM THE WEST VIRGINIA DIVISION OF HIGHWAYS, DISTRICT FOUR OFFICE   There will be a temporary lane closure on...

Posted August 18, 2026 1:30 PM EST in News

Bridgeport, Area Hit with 2.25 Inches of Rain in Period of 25 Minutes as City Recovers from Flash Flooding

Story Photo (64061) Bridgeport Emergency Management Director Tim Curry said the National Weather Service said that the city was hit with 2...

Posted August 18, 2026 12:00 PM EST in News

GALLERY: Titletown Tailgate III

Story Photo (64042) More of Joe LaRocca's photos from the athletic kickoff event at Bridgeport High.   Check out Gallery I fr...

Posted August 18, 2026 9:00 AM EST in Sports


LATEST NEWS

• City Police, Fire Officials Confirm Discovery of Body at I-79 Rest Area; Death Does "Not Appear Nefarious" | August 18, 2026 7:00 AM EST in News

• Local Woman who Impacted Thousands as Harrison County Schools Worker, Nina Lucille, Ashcraft, Passes | August 18, 2026 12:45 AM EST in News

• Main Street Traffic Stop by Harrison County Deputies Sees Discovery of Meth, Fentanyl, and Man's Arrest | August 18, 2026 12:15 AM EST in News

• City Man, Reverend who Founded, Pastored Church in Area, Veteran, Author, Dr. Donald Johnson, Passes | August 18, 2026 12:00 AM EST in News

• Reserved Red Seats Remain for BHS Football Season | August 18, 2026 10:30 AM EST in Sports

• Game IQ, Defensive Mentality Features of Paxton Pomeroy's Midfield Game | August 18, 2026 8:00 AM EST in Sports

• Bridgeport Volleyball Team Store Open Through August 20 | August 18, 2026 12:30 AM EST in Sports

• Robinson Grand Performing Arts Center to Feature The Doors Tribute Band, Mojo Risin', August 21 | August 17, 2026 1:30 PM EST in News

• A Decade and Millions of Dollars in the Making, NCWV Airport Opens New, Two-Story, 53,000 SF Terminal | August 17, 2026 12:45 PM EST in News

• Lane Closure on I-79 North, Southbound Lanes from Exit 137 in Evening Hours Through Friday, August 21 | August 17, 2026 12:00 PM EST in News

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EVENTS

AWANA Clubs

Date: 8/19/26 - 8/19/26
Time: 6:45 PM - 8:10 PM
The AWANA Clubs at Grace Baptist Church will begin again on Wednesday, August 19 at 6:45 PM. All children from 3 years old - 6th grade are invited to join us! Each night we wi ...

GALLERY

8-18-25 Reader Submitted Flooding

BLOGS [ view all ]

  • Joe Earley

    The Cyber Beacon: Protecting Kids Online...

    As the school season starts back up, families shou...

    Posted by Joe Earley

  • Perris Reed

    Tending Community: Our MVP, Emma

    One of the best parts of my first season as Market...

    Posted by Perris Reed

  • Julie Perine

    It's Happening: Local Kids Turn Lemonade...

    A couple of weeks ago, Bridgeport streets were pep...

    Posted by Julie Perine

  • Angela Spatafore

    Off the Shelf: Garden & Seed Library Upd

    One of the special things at our library that I lo...

    Posted by Angela Spatafore

  • Jeff Toquinto

    From the Bench: Indians Championship Pro...

    Back in May, in this very blog, a project that was...

    Posted by Jeff Toquinto

  • Rosalyn Queen

    The Grapevine: Looking at Early Italian ...

    At the turn of the 20th century masses of Italians...

    Posted by Rosalyn Queen

  • Dick Duez

    Time Travel: 1980s' Downtown Bridgeport ...

    This photo, believed to be from the 1980s, shows a...

    Posted by Dick Duez

  • Jeff Toquinto

    ToquiNotes: A Hidden Gem of Area Restaur...

    I do not remember how we found out about it. But w...

    Posted by Jeff Toquinto

NEWS

• Former Bridgeport, Clarksburg Police Chief Walker has New Position with Harrison County Sheriff's Office

• Bridgeport Police Reconstruct Motorcycle Accident in Clarksburg that Resulted in Death of One Individual

• Bridgeport to See 34 Sections of City Facing Potential Water Issues for Period of August 17 to August 28

• WVU Cancer Institute Golf and Clay Shooting Event at Stonewall Raises Over $100K for Cancer Patients

• CVS Pharmacy in Weston Reopens after Flooding

COMMUNITY

• The Bridge Sports Complex to See Temporary Closure

• United Way's Annual Birdie Bash Surpasses its Goal as Local Golfers Put in Extra Hours to Raise $23,000

• Off the Shelf: Garden & Seed Library Updates

• Gallery III: One Final Look at 2026 National Night Out

• Gallery II: Another Look at Citywide Yard Sale 2026

SPORTS

• GALLERY: Titletown Tailgate II

• Bridgeport Girls Soccer Eyes State Return with Mesh of Experience, Youth

• Best Getting Better: Gavin Williams Finding Ways to Improve Following Monster Junior Year

• Nate Dodson Returns to Anchor Bridgeport's Title Defense

• NCWV Native Wins World Archery Championship at Canaan Valley


VISITORS

• Grammy Nominated, ACM Winning, Billboard-Topping Act on Way to Perform at West Virginia State Fair

• Bridgeport Contractor Awarded Near $10M Contract to Do 4.5 Mile Harrison County Route 50 Paving Project

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

• Local Road Closure to Last for Nearly Three Months

• West Virginia State Parks Announces Farm to Table Dinners Return to State Park Restaurants this Month

BLOGS/OPINION

• From the Bench: Indians Championship Program New Owners of "State-of-the-Art" Facility at Jamison Field

• Time Travel: 1980s' Downtown Bridgeport Aerial View and Downtown Clarksburg in the Evening in 1933

• It's Happening: Local Kids Turn Lemonade Stand Profits into Relief and Rescue Funds

• ToquiNotes: A Hidden Gem of Area Restaurant Closes for Good for Wrong Reason, but Left No One Hungry

• Tending Community: Our MVP, Emma

ALUMNI

• State Senator Ben Queen of Bridgeport Chosen to the Federal EPA's Local Government Advisory Committee

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

• Bridgeport's Natalie Aliff Foley Takes on New Position as Staff Member at James Madison University

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

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



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