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Long-Time Special Education Teacher, Coach, Leader in Community, Charles Proudfoot, Jr., Passes at 77

Charles Robert “Chuck” Proudfoot, Jr., 77, of 116 Oakvale St., Grafton, West Virginia passed away peaceful...

By Connect-Bridgeport Staff October 08, 2026 12:00 AM EST in News

Photos: North Central West Virginia Airport Plays Host to Full-Scale Emergency Exercise at Old Terminal

Posted on October 08, 2026

The North Central West Virginia Airport hosted a full-scale emergency exercise on Wednesday, October 7, 2026, at 6 p.m...

National Chain Restaurant with Over 3,000 Locations Opens its First Location in Bridgeport at White Oaks

Posted on October 08, 2026

A national restaurant chain with thousands of locations nationwide and several in West Virginia as well as the area ha...

Four Motorists Taken for Medical Treatment Following Two-Vehicle Wreck in City Area that has Seen Plenty

Posted on October 08, 2026

A two-vehicle accident Wednesday morning in a familiar location resulted in multiple medical transports to United Hosp...

West Virginia Governor's Highway Safety Program Mobilizing for 'Click It or Ticket' from October 9-31

Posted on October 08, 2026

Local law enforcement agencies are partnering with the West Virginia Governor’s Highway Safety Program (GHSP) fo...

Main Street Building with Residents, Businesses Sees Evacuation Wednesday Due to Natural Gas Scare

Posted on October 08, 2026

A Main Street building with residential units as well as multiple businesses was evacuated for roughly an hour Wednesd...

Harrison County Chamber of Commerce Lists Slate of Activities Taking Place Locally in Month of October

Posted on October 07, 2026

The Harrison County Chamber of Commerce invites Chamber members, community leaders and residents to connect, celebrate...

Bridgeport StoryWalk Annual Doggie Treat Trail Set for Monday

Posted on October 07, 2026

Bridgeport StoryWalk will for the second year feature our community dogs. On the evening of Monday,...

Department of Tourism Releases Second Fall Foliage Map with Exceptional Color Season Hitting Region

Posted on October 07, 2026

The West Virginia Department of Tourism has issued its second official 2026 foliage report and updated statewide map....

Huge Turnout for JES's Annual Walk to School Day

Posted on October 07, 2026

For those wondering about the significant increase in pedestrian traffic this morning along Johnson Avenue, no need to wor...

Off the Shelf: Banned Books Week

Posted on October 07, 2026

October 4-10 is Banned Books Week! This year's theme is Let Books Be: Protect Our Freedom to Read, and...

City Residents Mark Your Calendars as Date, Time for Bridgeport's 2026 "Shred Day" Rapidly Approaching

Posted on October 07, 2026

One of the more heavily utilized community events will return for its 10-Year Anniversary in 2026, Bridgeport Communit...

Restaurant in Area Closes its Doors after 15 Years

Posted on October 07, 2026

A highly popular Morgantown restaurant that has been in operation for 15 years closed made an announcement last week t...

Morning Accident along Meadowbrook Road Involves Two Vehicles and Results in One Medical Transport

Posted on October 07, 2026

A two-vehicle accident on Meadowbrook Road in the morning that resulted in a medical transport Tuesday, Oct. 6, saw Br...

NCWV Native, WVU Specialist Puts Teaching Experience to Work for New Employees

Posted on October 07, 2026

Amy Metz has always had a passion for teaching. Now, as a senior training and development specialist for West Virginia Uni...

Former City Resident, Education Leader, BHS Alumna, JES Principal, Myra Jane Townsend-Bartley, Passes

Posted on October 07, 2026

Myra Jane Townsend-Bartley, 93, formerly of Clarksburg and Bridgeport, WV, passed away on the evening of Wednesday Septemb...

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