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Demolition of Leeson's Import Motors Storage Building Moving at Full Throttle; Traffic Flow Already Impacted

Posted on January 08, 2026

Although contractors arrived on the site of the fire-destroyed Leeson’s Import Motors storage building on Main S...

USDOT Picks SkyWest, Operating as United Express, to Provide Daily Service to Chicago, Washington, D.C.

Posted on January 08, 2026

The United States Department of Transportation (US DOT) has selected SkyWest Airlines, operating as United Express, to pro...

Meadowbrook Mall Target Store to Undergo Major Renovation

Posted on January 08, 2026

After opening nearly 23 years ago at Meadowbrook Mall, Target has a major renovation in its future. ...

"The Voice of the Indians," Travis Jones, Gets National Honor; Recognition to Come at Banquet Set for June

Posted on January 08, 2026

For fans of Bridgeport sports, as well as those at Fairmont State University, the status was secured long ago. In rece...

West Virginia DNR is Reminding Hunters, Anglers to Purchase Licenses, Stamps for State's 2026 Seasons

Posted on January 08, 2026

The West Virginia Division of Natural Resources (WVDNR) reminded hunters and anglers that 2025 licenses and stamps exp...

Bridgeport's Taylor Steele Making Mark in Nashville

Posted on January 07, 2026

This story is from the Nashville Voyager.com and it is about former Bridgeport resident and 2017 Notre Dame High School gr...

Mentorship-Based Mountain Biking Programming for Girls, Little Bellas, Coming to Bridgeport this Spring

Posted on January 07, 2026

Little Bellas, a nationally recognized nonprofit mountain biking program for girls, is coming to Bridgeport this sprin...

Harrison County BOE Recognizes Bridgeport High's FFA Program for Recent National Convention Showing

Posted on January 07, 2026

At the Dec. 2 meeting of the Harrison County Board of Education, the elected body honored the Bridgeport High School FFA f...

Bridgeport Mom2Mom Sale Set to Return in February

Posted on January 07, 2026

A children’s consignment sale that started in 2023 and quickly became popular continues into 2026. And it is scheduled...

Attorney General McCuskey’s Mobile Office Lists its January Stops for North Central West Virginia

Posted on January 07, 2026

Attorney General JB McCuskey announced a representative from his office will meet with north central West Virginia res...

Grown-Up & Me Holiday Paint Class to be Held at Benedum Civic Center

Posted on January 06, 2026

A “Grown-Up & Me Holiday Paint Class” will be held 12-2 p.m. Saturday. Jan. 24 at the Benedum Civic Ce...

United Way of Harrison and Doddridge Counties Set to Host Annual Hot Wing Eating Contest in Bridgeport

Posted on January 06, 2026

The United Way of Harrison and Doddridge Counties will host its annual Hot Wing Eating Contest on Wednesday, January 2...

Harrison County Bridge Closure to Last into Summer

Posted on January 06, 2026

FROM THE WEST VIRGINIA DIVISION OF HIGHWAYS There will be a bridge closure on County Route 7, Sardis Roa...

Connect-Bridgeport's 2025 Top News Stories: #1

Posted on January 05, 2026

Editor's Note: While Bridgeport City Elections usually fill the top story every two years, when there is a mayor's race, i...

Connect-Bridgeport's 2025 Top Feature Stories #1

Posted on January 05, 2026

Topping out at over 13,000 reads, the story of Dr. Doyle Sickles' retirement proved how respected the Bridgeport High Scho...

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