Pictured is what is believed to be the 1970-71 Bridgeport Junior High basketball team in a photo submitted by Bill Montgomery. Shown, in the front row, from left, is Coach Phil "Sonny" Nicewarner, Jeff Ellis, Matt Firree, Mark Smith, Scott Koepka, Steve Stout, Jimmy Huff, and Mr. Sullivan. Second row, from left, is Hal Green, John Baugues, Steve Trippett, JoeFlynn, Lynn Heimbach, Bill Perkins, and Bob Shockey. Third row, from left, is Mike  Lucas, Dave Crawford, Rick Southern, Rick Ellison, Sam Scalise, and Phil Stevens.

 

 Bad West Virginia Weathers are what many have become accustomed to. Here's one from decades ago in Webster Springs. Notice, to the right, Cutlip's Groceries and Dry Goods store.

 

Editor's Note: This ongoing photo feature of pictures from Bridgeport and throughout the Mountain State is part of local historian Richard "Dick" Duez's collection. Duez, the unofficial historian of Bridgeport, would appreciate any scanned photos emailed to him for use here or to include in his ongoing efforts to preserve local history. You can email photos, or let him know how to acquire copies of photos you may have in your possession, to Duez at dick.do@frontier.com.