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From Seal Team 6 to the Neurosurgery Team at UHC, Dr. Bill Underwood Finds His Peace in Bridgeport

Posted on November 11, 2025

Editor’s Note: To pay tribute to our veteran’s, Connect-Bridgeport's Jeff Toquinto selected his f...

West Virginia Department of Tourism Launches Almost Heaven Brand Licensing Program

Posted on November 10, 2025

Charleston, W.Va. - The West Virginia Department of Tourism today announced the launch of the new Almost Heaven Brand...

UHC's Katie Coombs Among DAISY Award Winners

Posted on November 10, 2025

Three nurses at WVU Medicine United Hospital Center received the prestigious DAISY Award for their compassion, clinica...

U.S. Route 50 Lane Closures in Harrison County Set to Last for Nearly a Year for New Bridge Construction

Posted on November 10, 2025

FROM THE WEST VIRGINIA DIVISION OF HIGHWAYS There will be a lane closure, going both eastbound and westbound, on US 50...

Bridgeport Christmas Parade is Slated for Sat., Dec. 6

Posted on November 09, 2025

Seasonal decorations are going up and by Dec. 4, the city will be lit up in holiday style. A couple of days later, Mai...

GFWC Woman's Club to Host Holiday Craft Show Next Weekend

Posted on November 09, 2025

The GFWC Bridgeport Woman’s Club will host its annual vendor craft show from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 15 at...

Bruce Carter United Orthopaedic and Spine Center is Holding Winter Kids Coat Drive through December

Posted on November 09, 2025

Temperatures will soon be dropping as winter is on its way. The Bruce Carter United Orthopaedic and Spine Center is holdin...

The Most Magical Night of the Year: Light Up Night to be Held Thurs., Dec. 4

Posted on November 08, 2025

Known by many as the most magical night in Bridgeport, Light Up Night is happening this year on Thurs., Dec. 4. But th...

Harrison County Sheriff's Deputy Kris Wariner Earns Promotion to Sergeant from Sheriff Robert Matheny II

Posted on November 08, 2025

In September, the Harrison County Sheriff's Office and Sheriff Robert Mathney II announced the promotion of several m...

Photos: Friends, Family, Colleagues Say Goodbye to Fire Chief Phil Hart after 36 Years of Service to City

Posted on November 08, 2025

A large crowd was on hand inside the Bridgeport Fire Department Main Street Station on Tuesday, Oct. 28 to say goodbye to...

Connect-Bridgeport to Honor U.S. Military Men and Women on Veterans Day

Posted on November 07, 2025

Connect-Bridgeport would like to honor our U.S. Military servicemen and women by featuring a photo gallery on Veterans Day...

Photos: BHS Band Members Honored at Senior Night

Posted on November 07, 2025

During last Friday's regular season-ending football game between Bridgeport and Fairmont Senior, members of the Bridge...

First Lady Invites Local Artisans to Help Decorate the Governor’s Mansion Christmas Tree

Posted on November 06, 2025

Charleston, WV – West Virginia First Lady Denise Morrisey invites local artisans to join the celebration o...

Gallery II: More Images from BHS Alumni & Friends Foundation 2025 Hall of Fame Dinner Held at The "O"

Posted on November 05, 2025

A large crowd was on hand to honor Mickey Gerba, Richard Duez, Chuck Steele and Roger Alan Nichols, the newest members...

Military Tribute Banners are Displayed on Main Street, Bridgeport

Posted on November 05, 2025

Lining downtown Bridgeport are tribute banners honoring past and present U.S. Service men and women. Featuring photos, ser...

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