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Fall into Giving Bridge to Nutrition Food Drive to Take Place Sept. 14-25

Posted on August 20, 2026

The Fall into Giving Bridge to Nutrition Food Drive will be held Sept. 14-25, 2026. Drop-off points include the follow...

Bridgeport Resident Bringing First-of-its-Kind Concept with Estimated 7-Figure Price Tag to Charles Pointe

Posted on August 20, 2026

Preliminary approval was granted for a business sustainability incentive Wednesday by the Bridgeport Development Autho...

Harrison County 4-H and FFA Members to Showcase Livestock Projects August 21-22

Posted on August 20, 2026

Harrison County 4-H and Future Farmers of America members, along with the Harrison County Livestock Association invite the...

National Social Media Page Gives Shout Out to Local Restaurant Serving Area Community for Decades

Posted on August 20, 2026

The Small Town USA Facebook page, which has nearly half a million followers, recently featured a North Central West Virgin...

Harrison County Schools Superintendent Appointed by State; Dr. Sheena Van Meter Replacing Dora Stutler

Posted on August 19, 2026

State Superintendent of Schools Michele L. Blatt has appointed Dr. Sheena Van Meter to serve as the new superintendent...

Will Clarksburg's Second Street Bridge Open in 2026? WVDOH Official Supplies Update on Troubled Project

Posted on August 19, 2026

According to WDTV, the West Virginia Division of Highways released an update about the status of the 2nd Street Bridge...

Department of Tourism Launches '26 Fall Foliage Map; Almost Heaven Swing Bingo Back with Fall Challenge

Posted on August 19, 2026

With the autumn season right around the corner, the West Virginia Department of Tourism has unveiled its highly antici...

UHC Welcomes Andrea M. Garrison, DO to Medpointe Family Medicine

Posted on August 19, 2026

Andrea M. Garrison, DO, is joining Medpointe Family Medicine, coming from Summa Health, part of Akron City Hospital, A...

GALLERY: 1st Day of School

Posted on August 19, 2026

Reader-submitted photos from the first day of school. Send yours to michael@connect-bridgeport.com by 6 p.m. Thursday....

Off the Shelf: Fall Brochure is Out; Event Updates

Posted on August 19, 2026

Our long-awaited fall event brochure is out now! We have tons of events scheduled for all ages....

Photos: A Look Back at Grand Opening of Terminal at North Central West Virginia Airport Monday, August 17

Posted on August 19, 2026

Hundreds of individuals were on hand Monday, August 17 for the grand opening and ribbon cutting for the new $27 million te...

Family Fun Extravaganza to Get Started at The Bridge Sports Complex; Event Set to Run though August 29

Posted on August 19, 2026

The Family Fun Extravaganza Festival opens this Thursday, August 20 at The Bridge Sports Complex in Bridgeport an...

WVU Student Life Leader Helps Make ‘Magic’ at Popular Campus Hangout Spots

Posted on August 19, 2026

When West Virginia University students step into the Mountainlair or Evansdale Crossing this semester, they may not no...

Toddler from Fairmont Chosen for 2026 National Down Syndrome Society’s Times Square Video Sept. 12

Posted on August 19, 2026

According to WDTV, a Fairmont toddler will soon see her face shining in the bright lights of New York City’s Times Squ...

School Superintendent Stutler Announces Retirement

Posted on August 18, 2026

Harrison County Schools Superintendent Dora Stutler has announced her retirement, effective September 30, 2026. The an...

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