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Notice: Important Message from Simpson Elementary

Posted on August 06, 2026

There is an important message from Simpson Elementary and the Simpson Elementary PTA. And it is a message students and...

UHC 1 of 4 WVU Medicine Hospitals Honored by US News & World Report

Posted on August 06, 2026

MORGANTOWN – United Hospital Center in Bridgeport has been named by U.S. News & World Report to its 2026-2027 Best Hospita...

WVWC to Host West Virginia Governor's School for the Arts for Additional Three Years Running to 2030

Posted on August 05, 2026

West Virginia Wesleyan College will continue to inspire the state’s next generation of artists after being selec...

Two Local West Virginia Anglers Catch State Record Pumpkinseed Sunfish in June, July, Respectively

Posted on August 05, 2026

The West Virginia Division of Natural Resources announced recently that the state record for pumpkinseed sunfish was set o...

Photos: National Night Out I

Posted on August 05, 2026

The Bridge Sports and Recreation Complex played host to Bridgeport's National Night Out in conjuction with the Bridgeport...

After Five Years, Meadowbrook Mall Business Closes

Posted on August 05, 2026

With Meadowbook Mall seeing plenty of additions and a few subtractions in recent months, one local offering at the Bri...

Cornerstone Candy Draws Large Crowd for Tuesday Ribbon Cutting

Posted on August 05, 2026

Downtown Clarksburg was filled with excitement Tuesday morning as hundreds of area residents waited their turn to sho...

Governor Morrisey Celebrates Growing National Recognition for West Virginia Tourism

Posted on August 05, 2026

CHARLESTON, W.Va. - Governor Patrick Morrisey celebrated the latest in a growing series of national honors recognizing Wes...

Zoning Appeals Board's Decision Sets Stage for City's First Microbrewery; State Agency OKs Still Required

Posted on August 04, 2026

Barring a problem at the state level, downtown Bridgeport is about to have its first microbrewery as early as January...

Secretary of State Warner Talks Recent Visit to City by Vietnam Veterans of America During Relocation Tour

Posted on August 04, 2026

West Virginia Secretary of State Kris Warner recently assembled a group of state and local leaders to welcome a visitation...

Physical Limits of Several Local Individuals to be Put to Test as United Way to Host Birdie Bash 2026 Event

Posted on August 04, 2026

How many people would volunteer to golf for 10 hours straight? And how many would have the endurance to keep up with Birdi...

Community Pharmacy Partnership in Stonewood, White Hall Expands Heart Failure Care

Posted on August 04, 2026

MORGANTOWN, W.Va. – The WVU Heart and Vascular Institute (HVI) and the West Virginia University School of Pharmacy are exp...

Photos: Citywide Yard Sale I

Posted on August 03, 2026

Here are photos from the weekend Citywide Yard Sale below. ...

Meet 2026 BHS Alumni & Friends Hall of Fame Member Vincent Pinti

Posted on August 03, 2026

From the Bridgeport High School graduating class of 2019, Vincent Pinti is a summer law clerk at the U.S. Prosecuting Atto...

Bridgeport to See 28 Sections of City Facing Potential Water Issues for Period of August 3 to August 14

Posted on August 03, 2026

Please be advised that the Bridgeport Water Department will be flushing fire hydrants throughout the City of Brid...

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