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Johnson Elementary Gets Ahead-of-School Upgrade to Flagpole Area Thanks to Don and Kym Burton

Posted on August 10, 2026

Long-time Bridgeport residents Don and Kym Burton were spotted recently doing some much-needed work before the start of th...

Bridgeport to See 34 Sections of City Facing Potential Water Issues for Period of August 10 to August 21

Posted on August 10, 2026

FROM THE CITY OF BRIDGEPORT Please be advised that the Bridgeport Water Department will be flushing fir...

Single-Vehicle Harrison County Accident Sees Truck on its Side and Results in Need for Medical Transport

Posted on August 10, 2026

An accident in a rural part of Harrison County resulted in one individual needing transport for medical treatment....

Local Road Closure to Last for Nearly Three Months

Posted on August 10, 2026

FROM THE WEST VIRGINIA DIVISION OF HIGHWAYS, DISTRICT FOUR OFFICE There will be a road closure on County Route 5...

West Virginia University Educator for Decades, Pilot, Leader in Nursing Field, Dorothy Johnson, Passes

Posted on August 10, 2026

Dorothy Johnson, born in Cambridge, Massachusetts, on August 5, 1944, died unexpectedly but peacefully on Sunday, Augu...

Gallery III: One Final Look at 2026 National Night Out

Posted on August 09, 2026

More photos from the Tuesday, August 4, heavily attended National Night Out event at The Bridge Sports and Recreation...

It's Happening: Baylor's Heartbeat Brings Song of Renewal, Hope and Purpose

Posted on August 08, 2026

In February of 2025, I wrote about 2-year-old Baylor Waggamon, who awaited a heart transplant at the University of Pittsbu...

Gallery II: Another Look at Citywide Yard Sale 2026

Posted on August 08, 2026

Thousands of individuals visited Bridgeport, along with plenty of locals making the rounds at the 2026 version of the City...

Take Your Doggie for Cool Water Dip with K-9 Pals as United Way Hosting Drool at the Pool at Splash Zone

Posted on August 08, 2026

Before the Clarksburg Splash Zone closes for the season, local dogs will have a chance to enjoy the pool. The Un...

Harrison County Child Abuse Task Force Among Organizations to Receive State Grant Money

Posted on August 08, 2026

CHARLESTON – The Harrison County Child Abuse Task Force received $127,103.87 on Friday, part of over 2.1 million dollars...

City's Hard Working Public Works Unit's Best Summer Help to Return in 2027 Despite College Tour of Duty

Posted on August 07, 2026

The City of Bridgeport Public Works Department got some good news recently on the personnel front, according to Direct...

Gallery II: More Images from 2026 National Night Out

Posted on August 07, 2026

More photos from Tuesday's heavily attended National Night Out event at The Bridge Sports and Recreation Complex....

If Detroit Style Pizza is Your Thing, National Web Site Says Top Option is in Area with Plenty More on Menu

Posted on August 07, 2026

Editor's Note: The following story is from our friends at Onlyinyourstate.com It focuses on Lefty's Place in Morgantown, w...

WVU Welcome Week Offers New Experiences to Help Students Connect, Feel at Home

Posted on August 07, 2026

A refreshed West Virginia University Welcome Week will offer a variety of traditional events and new experiences from...

WVU, Tar Heels to Battle for First Time in 61 Years

Posted on August 06, 2026

The West Virginia University men’s basketball team will meet North Carolina in the Dick Vitale Invitationa...

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