Announcements

DMV Sets up Customer Phone Number for Those who Lack Internet Service to Make Office Appointments

West Virginia Division of Motor Vehicles Commissioner Everett Frazier announced this week that customers who do not have internet access may now make appointments to take their driver's license knowledge and skills tests, make changes to identification cards or driver's licenses, obtain an original identification card, and do salesperson testing by calling the DMV's new appointment hotline, 304-558-3938, Monday through Friday, from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Appointments may be made at any of the 10 regional offices across the state: 
 
• Kanawha City / Charleston
• Winfield
• Beckley
• Charles Town / Kearneysville
• Huntington
• Moundsville
• Fairmont
• Flatwoods
• Romney
• Parkersburg
 
PLEASE NOTE: Skills testing is being offered at nine locations: all those listed above, except for the Winfield office
 
DMV customers remain able to visit the DMV website or use this link: go.wv.gov/DMVappointment to make an appointment.
 
"Our website is a convenient tool when it comes to booking an appointment. However, we recognize that some of our customers do not have internet access, and we want to provide an alternative for those citizens to be able to access services too," DMV Commissioner Everett Frazier said.
 
Commissioner Frazier also noted that current appointments are being reserved for services that must be done in-person. Many DMV transactions, including license and registration renewals, may be done outside the regional offices. Title work may be done through the mail or at any open license and title agency across the state.
 
"We are pleased to see that the DMV's online services portal has had an influx in driver's license and vehicle registration renewals, and we want to encourage customers to take advantage of all the transactions they can do online, through the mail, or at a kiosk," Commissioner Frazier said. "We don't want customers to wait in line, so we will focus on our online services capabilities and make appointments for customers to limit numbers in regional offices, while continuing to be mindful of those who may not have internet access by offering our dedicated appointment phone line."
 
For more information, including a list of open title and license agencies, kiosk locations, and the online services portal, please visit the DMV website at dmv.wv.gov.
 
 

by Connect-Bridgeport Staff on May 29, 2020 EST


BHS Locker Clean-Out and Book Return Scheduled for June 1

Locker clean out and school item return for Bridgeport High School juniors, sophomores and freshmen will be held at BHS Monday, June 1. Students are asked to park behind the school or in the new parking lot. Keep one space between cars. Do not leave your car until it is your time to enter the building. Maintain 8 feet of space between you and others.
 
Students will enter via the snack machine hallway and will be greeted by Officer Jamie Hamrick. Hand sanitizer will be provided upon entry. Students are to go directly to the cafeteria and drop off textbooks, calculators, library books etc. Tables will be labeled with teacher names; iPads and chargers will be returned in the cafeteria as well. Principal Matt DeMotto will assist. DO NOT RETURN IPAD AND CHARGER UNLESS YOU WILL ARE MOVING TO ANTOTHER SCHOOL next year.
 
Any student with a special need can be assisted by a parent/guardian or BHS administration, if such assistance is needed.
 
Immediately after books/iPads are returned, students are to proceed down the office hallway and go directly to lockers, taking all of your belongings. Leave your locker door OPEN after you leave.
 
Students will then exit the building via the distance learning lab hallway behind the gym and sanitize with hand sanitizer before leaving the building.
 
School personnel will be monitoring halls to assist and to insure social distancing.
 
Students will be scheduled to enter the building based upon their FIRST name. You MUST be on time. School personnel will monitor the number of students permitted in the building at one time. Social distancing must be observed and if you have a mask, please wear it. Students will have 10 minutes to get through the process.
 
11th Grade
 
Time             First Names
9:00 a.m.               A-B
9:10                      C-D
9:20                      E-F
9:30                      G-H
9:40                       I-J
9:50                      K-L
10:00                   M-N
10:10                   O-P
10:20                   Q-R
10:30                   S-T
10:40                   U-V
10:50                   W-X
11:00                   Y-Z
 
10th Grade
 
Time                    First Names
11:00 am                A-B
11:10                     C-D
11:20                     E-F
11:30                     G-H
11:40                     I-J
11:50                     K-L
12:00                     M-N
12:10                     O-P
12:20                     Q-R
12:30                     S-T
12:40                     U-V
12:50                     W-X
1:00                       Y-Z
 
9th Grade
 
Time                    First Names
1:00 pm                 A-B
1:10                       C-D
1:20                       E-F
1:30                       G-H
1:40                        I-J
1:50                       K-L
2:00                       M-N
2:10                       O-P
2:20                       Q-R
2:30                       S-T
2:40                       U-V
2:50                       W-X
3:00                       Y-Z
 

by Connect-Bridgeport Staff on May 29, 2020 EST


Dean Cain to Visit Area to Show Support to Law Enforcement, First Responders and Hospital Workers

Dean Cain is not only an American actor, producer, TV show host and former football player, but he is a huge fan of our community.
 
Cain has visited the area many times to appear in faith-based and family movies made and produced by the Bridgeport-based JC Films. 
 
On May 29-31, Cain will be returning to the area to show his support and appreciation for local law enforcement, first responders and hospital workers; those who have looked over us during the COVID-19 quarantine. He will make visits in Bridgeport and some surrounding cities, delivering food and encouragement. 
 
Cain will also take part in a fundraiser for K-9 police dogs in Shinnston and a promotion for Foster Care Kids.
 
Look for coverage next week on Connect-Bridgeport. 
 
Editor's Note: Cain is pictured with current Bridgeport Deputy Police Chief Mark Rogers, former Deputy Police Chief Randy Hartley and Lt. Gary Weaver. 
 
 

by Connect-Bridgeport Staff on May 28, 2020 EST


For Two-Week Period, City Residents Likely to Face Water Loss, Low Pressure Due to Hydrant Flushing

FROM THE CITY OF BRIDGEPORT
 
FIRE HYDRANT FLUSHING SCHEDULE:
 
The Bridgeport Water Department will be flushing fire hydrants, weather permitting, Tuesday, May 26, 2020 through Friday, June 5, 2020, in the following areas of Bridgeport:
 
Benedum Dr.
Aviation Way
Fixed Wing Dr.
Emerald Dr.
Garnet Way
E. Main St.
Airport Rd.
Winifred Way
Fifth St.
Broadway Ave.
Park St.
E. Olive St.
W. Main St.
Platinum Dr.
State Route 58
Lauren Dr.
Rosewood Court
Natalie Dr.
 
Residents may experience some discoloration, cloudy water, low pressure, or temporary loss of service of water during this period. The City will not be responsible for any damage caused by discolored water. Call (304) 842-8231 for more information.

by Connect-Bridgeport Staff on May 26, 2020 EST


City Faces in Different Places

In 2003, Albani St. Martin married Jared Brown. They each added their spouse's name to their own as they created a new joint venture in life. Meet today's City Face Albani St. Martin Brown, a former Bridgeport resident, who remains active in the community. 
 
How long have you lived in the Bridgeport area?
We lived in Bridgeport about eight years. We currently live in Barbour County.
 
Tell me about your family ...
My husband Jared and I have been married 16 1/2 years. We have three rocking kids. We love the arts, the theater, the woods and our community. 
 
Our family is very involved with the BHS Theater and Thespian Troupe 7549 and local art studios. In addition to the arts, we love to camp, garden, adventure and travel! The kids have already been to as many as 23 states!
 
Do you have pets?
Since we moved to the farmhouse, we have added two pet goats and have been adopted by a cat with three extra toes. They all hike with us and it's fun!
 
What do you do for a living?
I'm a stay-at-home, homeschooling mama, but also the owner of SMB Table, a made-from-scratch Clarksburg Farmers Market pie shop. I love to bake pie for people. Jared is an English and theater teacher at BHS. 
 
What is your favorite Bridgeport spot? 
One of our faavorite spots in Bridgeport is the trail to City Park and then the path that leads beyond through a big field.
 
What do you like about Bridgeport? Why is it a good place to raise a family?
Bridgeport is a lovely town. It has many great focuses, many great churches, a great Main Street, fun festivals, lovely parks and community.
 
Tell me about some of  your best Bridgeport memories ...
We have so many wonderful memories from the Scottish Festivals. The Highland Games were always a joy to watch. Our kids have their own version they play in the yard. We loved sitting i n the park listening to the bands and bagpipes. My husband enjoyed eating haggis with the kids. We loved all the wonderful vendors and different animals. Jared and I had both been to Scotland and it was always such a wonderful day and brought back beautiful memories. 
 
What is your favorite WV spot outside  Bridgeport?
Our farmhouse: It's a great place to be. We love being surrounded by the woods, creeks, lakes and wilderness. 
 
What is your favorite spot outside WV?
Bear Lake in the Rocky Mountain National Park in Colorado. It was so beautiful on many levels. Our Colorado trip was a great experience for our family. 
 
We l ove international foods! We frequent Maxican restaurants, Mediterranan restaurants and Chinese restaurants for sure! If we are out traveing, we have a general rule to not eat at restaurants that we have at home. We have come across many fantastic types of food! We all like to try new things. 
 
We joke that we all like clear because we all really like so many colors. I personally like shades of blue and purple. But I love the fresh gree of spring and then love the golden lights of fall. 
 
What is your favorite color?
Our house loves The Beatles. We have a lot of dance parties to Bon  Jovi, AC-DC, EDM ad of, course, show tunes! One of our favorite types of music is the folk music at the Jubilee. We also love the Okie Dokie Brothers. Their movies and albums are classics at our home.
 
What are some of your favorite things?
I love traveling with my family. We learned how to ride long distances, read maps, try new things and how to pick a good hotel.
 
What else would you like to share?
An Albani fact: Sign language was my first language. My dad is deaf and I have been raised in that beautiful culture. A SBM (St. Martin Brown) fact: Jared and I met and we were married at Eat 'n Park. Other SMB facts: We were able to adopt one of our kiddos and we hope to adopt again. Last Jared and Albani fact: We say YOLO still and and often in reference to real life situations. "Should we try to camp on the beach this summer?" YOLO!" We have our ocean campsite booked! We try our best to tread l ightly on the Earth. We teach our kids t o appreciate all the Earth provides and care for her by being mindful of what  you use, consume and dispose of. We love to repurpose, thrift and recycle for that very reason. We only have one Earth. Be good to her. 
 
 
 

by Julie Perine on May 24, 2020 EST


BMS Announces Plans for Locker Clean-Out, Text Book Return

Bridgeport Middle School Principal Dave Mazza announces that students may clean out their school lockers and return text books June 1-3 as follows:
 
June 1: 8th graders with last names starting with A-L between 8 a.m. and 10 a.m.; last names starting with M-Z can arrive between 10 a.m. and noon. 
 
June 2: 7th graders with last names starting with A-L between 8 a.m. and 10 a.m.; last names starting with M-Z can arrive between 10 a.m. and noon. 
 
June 3: 6th graders with last names starting with A-L between 8 a.m. and 10 a.m.; last names starting with M-Z can arrive between 10 a.m. and noon. 
 
CDC guidelines will be followed: 10 students at a time will be permitted in the bilding. Please wear a mask. Textbooks will be placed in designated lockers. Please remove all items from your locker including magnets and decorations. Only students will be allowed in the building. Adminstration will be on hand for further instructions. 

by Connect-Bridgeport Staff on May 22, 2020 EST


Bridgeport High School Graduating Seniors Invited to Participate in "Senior Faces"

This is one of the messages rotating on the digital sign outside Bridgeport High School. "Who loves the BHS Class of 2020?" 
 
We do!
 
For the past few weeks, Connect-Bridgeport has been paying tribute to the upcoming graduating class of BHS. Our "Senior Faces" blog has already featured dozens of BHS seniors.  We would love to feature more of you. 
 
Those interested in participating will be asked to answer some questions and submit photos. We even invite students to make and submit videos. 
 
Interested BHS seniors may contact Julie Perine via email julie@connect-bridgeport.com. With further participation, the feature will run daily. 

by Connect-Bridgeport Staff on May 17, 2020 EST


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