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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...

Bridgeport to See 32 Sections of City Facing Potential Water Issues for Period of July 20 through July 31

Posted on July 20, 2026

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

Harrison County Assessor and Sheriff's Offices Reveal 2026 Assessment and Tax Satellite Days, Locations

Posted on July 20, 2026

The Harrison County Assessor’s Office, in collaboration with the Harrison County Sheriff’s Office, is pleased to announce...

Still Time to Register for Bridgeport's Annual Citywide Yard Sale; Deadline Approaching for August 1 Event

Posted on July 19, 2026

It is less than a month away, but households registering for Bridgeport’s annual Citywide Yard Sale have been trickl...

Harrison County Natives Hutson, Reynolds Re-elected as Chair, Vice Chair of WVU Board of Governors

Posted on July 19, 2026

During the June 19 meeting of the West Virginia University Board of Governors, two Harrison County natives were re-ele...

Best West Virginia City to Live in for 2026? Website is Pointing to Bridgeport as its Choice at Top of the List

Posted on July 18, 2026

A regional “infotainment” Website that uses various information sources from the U.S. Census Bureau to the FBI has rec...

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From the Bench: From Baseball Baptism to...

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