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City Police Department Receives $150,000 Homeland Security Grant; Funds to Supply Equipment for SRT

The Bridgeport Police Department received good news earlier this month as it was learned a grant of $150,000 applied f...

By Jeff Toquinto July 22, 2026 7:00 AM EST in News

Clarksburg Asking Residents Near Low-Lying Areas by West Fork, Elk Creek to Move Cars to Higher Ground

Posted on July 22, 2026

FROM THE CITY OF CLARKSBURG Officials with City of Clarksburg are asking anyone living in a low-lying area...

State Public Service Commission Okays $60M Fund to Preserve West Virginia Landline Phone Service

Posted on July 22, 2026

The Public Service Commission of West Virginia agreed to a plan Tuesday to set aside $60 million for landline telephone se...

Issues Continue with Cell Phone Service Calls to 911

Posted on July 22, 2026

An alert from Harrison County has announced that a cell phone service provider is again having issues contacting 911 in th...

Message from Buckhannon Mayor Robbie Skinner on Several Flooding Issues Impacting His Municipality

Posted on July 22, 2026

FROM THE CITY OF BUCKHANNON MAYOR ROBBIE SKINNER First and foremost, the City of Buckhannon, North-Central...

Bridgeport Misses Brunt of Storm as City Officials are Assisting with Flooding Problems in Lewis County

Posted on July 22, 2026

Although Bridgeport is dealing with high water and removed trees that toppled over in several areas Tuesday, July 21 d...

Morrisey Declares State of Emergency in All Counties

Posted on July 22, 2026

Governor Patrick Morrisey today declared a State of Emergency for all 55 counties as severe storms continue to move ac...

Off the Shelf: Wellness Events Continue to Do Well

Posted on July 22, 2026

Wellness events have become one of our most popular and most requested events at the Bridgeport Public Library. ...

Stonewall Jackson Memorial Hospital Surgical Clinics and Outpatient Appointments Canceled by Flooding

Posted on July 22, 2026

UPDATE: Vandalia Health Mon Stonewall Jackson Memorial Hospital in Weston remains open and operational. All patients are s...

Notice: Flooding Shuts Down City Park Walking Trail

Posted on July 22, 2026

FROM THE CITY OF BRIDGEPORT The City of Bridgeport is advising residents and visitors that plan on visiting...

West Virginia Black Heritage Festival Announces 2026 Lineup with Trio of Tribute Bands, Local Talent, More

Posted on July 22, 2026

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

Firefighters Stop Blaze at Former Area Funeral Home

Posted on July 22, 2026

WBOY reported that Fire crews responded to a working fire Monday morning, July 20, at a former funeral home in Fleming...

Bridgeport Woman who was Church Leader for Eight Decades, Civic Leader, Vietta Hawkins, Passes at 95

Posted on July 22, 2026

Vietta Fleming Hawkins, 95, of Bridgeport, passed away on Thursday, July 16, 2026, at her residence. She was born in F...

Vehicle Accident Results in Death, Arrest in Region

Posted on July 21, 2026

According to WDTV, one person is dead after a two?vehicle crash Monday afternoon on Wilderness Highway in Nicholas Cou...

Bridgeport Urban Deer Hunt Runs Sept. 12 to Dec. 31 as City Police Release Information on 2026 Edition

Posted on July 21, 2026

The Bridgeport Urban Deer hunt will begin September 12, 2026 and run through December 31, 2026. All p...

Near $100,000 Main Street Project Going Full Throttle

Posted on July 21, 2026

A recently approved contract by Bridgeport City Council for work in the downtown corridor that is currently underway c...

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