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I79 Northbound and South Lane Closures for This Week Announced by WVDOH

Posted on September 14, 2026

There will be lane closures on Interstate 79, northbound and southbound lanes, from mile markers 155 to 161, at variou...

State Asks for Major Disaster Declaration for Harrison County, Two Others for Flooding Issues in August

Posted on September 14, 2026

Governor Patrick Morrisey has requested a Major Disaster Declaration from President Donald J. Trump for Fayette, Harri...

New Premium Seating Tower, Press Box to be Built at Milan Puskar Stadium Featuring 16 Luxury Suites

Posted on September 14, 2026

Designed to elevate the college football fan experience, West Virginia University’s Department of Intercollegiate Athl...

Bridgeport to See 12 Sections of City Facing Potential Water Issues for Period of Sept. 14 through Sept. 25

Posted on September 14, 2026

Editor's Note: If the locations look the same as last week, they are. Due to equipment issues, hydrant flushing was no...

LUCAS to Offer Lung Cancer Screening in Region

Posted on September 14, 2026

MORGANTOWN, W.Va. – LUCAS, a first of its kind, state-of-the-art mobile lung cancer screening unit, will visit Mercer, Nic...

Harrison County Roadway Set to Go to Single Lane to Friday, Sept. 18, for Paving, Milling, Shoulder Work

Posted on September 14, 2026

FROM THE WEST VIRGINIA DIVISION OF HIGHWAYS There will be a traffic delay on County Route 23/9, Brushy Fork Road...

No Injuries in Route 50 East Harrison County Accident Resulting in Rare Vehicle Stuck on Concrete Barrier

Posted on September 14, 2026

Wrecks on U.S. Route 50 in Harrison County are not unusual. What took place last week would likely qualify for most as...

ABB Scarecrow Display and Contest to Kick off Oct 1

Posted on September 13, 2026

When was the last time you saw Adam Sandler, Spiderman and Bluey & Bingo hanging around Main Street in Bridgeport? Most mi...

Beyond the Gridiron: Sheriff’s Deputy Who is Resident of Bridgeport Saves Life During WVU Home Opener

Posted on September 13, 2026

While thousands of fans converged on Milan Puskar Stadium for the WVU football season opener on Saturday, September 5,...

Deputy Mark Senderak Promoted to Rank of Sergeant Last Month by the Harrison County Sheriff's Office

Posted on September 12, 2026

FROM THE HARRISON COUNTY SHERIFF'S OFFICE Late last month, the Harrison County Sheriff’s Office announce...

City Finally Closes Real Estate Deal on Property along Main Street as Initial Steps for Development Begin

Posted on September 11, 2026

After months of discussions, negotiations, and final approval by Bridgeport City Council, a section of property in the...

Contract Length, Salary Listed for Harrison County's New Superintendent of Schools Dr. Sheena VanMeter

Posted on September 11, 2026

According to WDTV, contracts for Harrison County’s incoming superintendent and a state-appointed consultant have been...

UHC Hosts Latest Aspiring Nurse Signing Ceremony

Posted on September 11, 2026

United Hospital Center recently welcome the Summer 2026 Aspiring Nurse Program cohort. These nursing students particip...

Dedication Service for Shepherd's Corner Prayer Chapel is Saturday

Posted on September 11, 2026

It was announced in early August that a prayer chapel was coming to the campus of the Shepherd’s Corner outreach center in...

WVU Faculty Members Recount Personal Experiences of 9/11 Attacks 25 Years Later

Posted on September 11, 2026

Twenty-five years after Sept. 11, 2001, three West Virginia University faculty members are reflecting on the lives los...

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