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Clarksburg Woman who was Former Business Owner, Deborah Kay Loretta Post, Passes Away at Age 78

Posted on July 23, 2026

Deborah Kay Loretta Post, 78, of Clarksburg passed away on Monday, July 20, 2026 at her residence following an extende...

Harrison County 4-H Members Excel in Cattleman's Choice Contest

Posted on July 23, 2026

Between September 2025 and May 2026, Harrison County 4-H members competed in the Cattleman’s Choice Contest that is hosted...

Two from Area Arrested in Death of 11-Year-Old Boy

Posted on July 23, 2026

According to WDTV, two people have been arrested and charged after an 11-year-old boy died of a self-inflicted gunshot...

State Public Service Commission Okays $60M Fund to Preserve West Virginia Landline Phone Service

Posted on July 22, 2026

The Public Service Commission of West Virginia agreed to a plan Tuesday to set aside $60 million for landline telephone se...

Off the Shelf: Wellness Events Continue to Do Well

Posted on July 22, 2026

Wellness events have become one of our most popular and most requested events at the Bridgeport Public Library. ...

City Police Department Receives $150,000 Homeland Security Grant; Funds to Supply Equipment for SRT

Posted on July 22, 2026

The Bridgeport Police Department received good news earlier this month as it was learned a grant of $150,000 applied f...

West Virginia Black Heritage Festival Announces 2026 Lineup with Trio of Tribute Bands, Local Talent, More

Posted on July 22, 2026

FROM THE WEST VIRGINIA BLACK HERITAGE FESTIVAL Get ready for an unforgettable weekend of live entertainment, cul...

Bridgeport Urban Deer Hunt Runs Sept. 12 to Dec. 31 as City Police Release Information on 2026 Edition

Posted on July 21, 2026

The Bridgeport Urban Deer hunt will begin September 12, 2026 and run through December 31, 2026. All p...

Near $100,000 Main Street Project Going Full Throttle

Posted on July 21, 2026

A recently approved contract by Bridgeport City Council for work in the downtown corridor that is currently underway c...

New Shelter, Restroom Area Done at Pickleball Courts

Posted on July 21, 2026

The City of Bridgeport recently announced that the new shelter and restroom area at the pickleball courts at Deegan an...

Clarksburg, Shinnston, Jane Lew Among Stops for Bonnie's Bus Mammograms

Posted on July 21, 2026

MORGANTOWN – Bonnie's Bus mobile mammography units will visit Kanawha, Harrison, Lewis, and Marshall counties offering thr...

Pratt & Whitney Awarded $1 Billion JPATS Contract; City Site to Overhaul PT6A-68 Engines for T-6 Trainer

Posted on July 20, 2026

Pratt & Whitney Canada has been awarded a nine-year, $1 billion contract from V2X Inc. to overhaul more than 750 P...

Christmas in July Event Coming to Bridgeport City Pool on Saturday

Posted on July 20, 2026

The City of Bridgeport will hold a Christmas in July event on Saturday, July 25 from 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. at the Bridgeport Ci...

Bridgeport Presbyterian Church Pastor Elderbrock has Additional Title after Obtaining His Doctor of Ministry

Posted on July 20, 2026

For Pastor Steve Elderbrock, the journey toward obtaining his Doctor of Ministry was not so much about the degree but more...

Two Bridgeport Residents, including BHS Grad, Open Restaurant with Unique Setup in State Tourist Hotspot

Posted on July 20, 2026

A pair of Bridgeport residents, one of whom is a Bridgeport High School graduate, have recently entered the restaurant...

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