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Posted on July 22, 2026

FROM THE WEST VIRGINIA BLACK HERITAGE FESTIVAL Get ready for an unforgettable weekend of live entertainment, cul...

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...

Posted on July 20, 2026

A pair of Bridgeport residents, one of whom is a Bridgeport High School graduate, have recently entered the restaurant...

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...

Posted on July 16, 2026

Bridgeport’s newest restaurant opened its doors Tuesday, July 14, and is bringing a familiar name and a familiar...

Posted on July 15, 2026

Harrison County’s latest entry into the business is now open for business after a recent ribbon-cutting event hosted b...

Posted on July 14, 2026

Sundays are known for many things in Bridgeport, including a visit by many from local and afar to the Bridgeport Farmers a...

Posted on July 14, 2026

This list of area fairs and festivals into the month of October is courtesy of WDTV. If you have an event you would like t...

Posted on June 16, 2026

The Robinson Grand Performing Arts Center is happy to announce that Christmas in Taylorville will perform in Clarksbur...

Posted on June 13, 2026

Fairmont State University’s Director of Global Engagement, Dr. Rosemarie Igbo, will receive the Honorary Woman of the...

Posted on May 08, 2026

Bridgeport is a nice place to visit - and thousands love to live here. From the smalltown feel to the array of retailers,...

From the Bench: The Smartest Player the ...

Editor's Note I: This blog appeared 11 years ago on Connect-Bridgeport, and recently showed up on a football message board...

Posted by Jeff Toquinto
Time Travel: '80s Simpson Elementary Wal...

Decades of students, along with years of use by the community, have utilized the old and current bridge leading...

Posted by Dick Duez
ToquiNotes: The Greatest Pizza and Deal ...

During the last 14 and half years of writing this blog, there are certain topics that always draw a good response. Top...

Posted by Jeff Toquinto
The Cyber Beacon: Protecting Kids Online...

As the school season starts back up, families should expect cybercriminals to take advantage of the increased flow of scho...

Posted by Joe Earley
Off the Shelf: Take the Library's Youth ...

The library needs your help! Earlier this summer, we created a survey to get a better idea of what events our adult pa...

Posted by Angela Spatafore
The Grapevine: Blast from the Italian He...

As Labor Day Weekend draws near, we all seem to get a little anxious about getting ready for the West Virginia Italian...

Posted by Rosalyn Queen