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LUCAS to Offer Lung Cancer Screening in Region

MORGANTOWN, W.Va. – LUCAS, a first of its kind, state-of-the-art mobile lung cancer screening unit, will visit Merce...

By Connect-Bridgeport Staff September 14, 2026 12:30 AM EST in News

Bridgeport to See 12 Sections of City Facing Potential Water Issues for Period of Sept. 14 through Sept. 25

Posted on September 14, 2026

Editor's Note: If the locations look the same as last week, they are. Due to equipment issues, hydrant flushi...

Harrison County Roadway Set to Go to Single Lane to Friday, Sept. 18, for Paving, Milling, Shoulder Work

Posted on September 14, 2026

FROM THE WEST VIRGINIA DIVISION OF HIGHWAYS There will be a traffic delay on County Route 23/9, Brushy Fork...

No Injuries in Route 50 East Harrison County Accident Resulting in Rare Vehicle Stuck on Concrete Barrier

Posted on September 14, 2026

Wrecks on U.S. Route 50 in Harrison County are not unusual. What took place last week would likely qualify for most as...

Area Man who Spent Many Years in Harrison County as Teacher, James William Barcus, Passes at Age 83

Posted on September 14, 2026

James William Barcus, 83 of Grafton passed away at home with his loved ones by his side on Wednesday, September 9, 202...

ABB Scarecrow Display and Contest to Kick off Oct 1

Posted on September 13, 2026

When was the last time you saw Adam Sandler, Spiderman and Bluey & Bingo hanging around Main Street in Bridgeport? Most mi...

Beyond the Gridiron: Sheriff’s Deputy Who is Resident of Bridgeport Saves Life During WVU Home Opener

Posted on September 13, 2026

While thousands of fans converged on Milan Puskar Stadium for the WVU football season opener on Saturday, September 5,...

Deputy Mark Senderak Promoted to Rank of Sergeant Last Month by the Harrison County Sheriff's Office

Posted on September 12, 2026

FROM THE HARRISON COUNTY SHERIFF'S OFFICE Late last month, the Harrison County Sheriff’s Office announce...

City Finally Closes Real Estate Deal on Property along Main Street as Initial Steps for Development Begin

Posted on September 11, 2026

After months of discussions, negotiations, and final approval by Bridgeport City Council, a section of property in the...

Contract Length, Salary Listed for Harrison County's New Superintendent of Schools Dr. Sheena VanMeter

Posted on September 11, 2026

According to WDTV, contracts for Harrison County’s incoming superintendent and a state-appointed consultant have been...

UHC Hosts Latest Aspiring Nurse Signing Ceremony

Posted on September 11, 2026

United Hospital Center recently welcome the Summer 2026 Aspiring Nurse Program cohort. These nursing students particip...

Dedication Service for Shepherd's Corner Prayer Chapel is Saturday

Posted on September 11, 2026

It was announced in early August that a prayer chapel was coming to the campus of the Shepherd’s Corner outreach center in...

WVU Faculty Members Recount Personal Experiences of 9/11 Attacks 25 Years Later

Posted on September 11, 2026

Twenty-five years after Sept. 11, 2001, three West Virginia University faculty members are reflecting on the lives los...

Ribbon Cut on Meadowbrook Mall's Newest Business

Posted on September 11, 2026

Meadowbrook Mall officially welcomed its newest business earlier this month as the ribbon was cut for Owl Creek Market...

Congressman Riley Moore Presents $5 Million Federal Funding Check to Clarksburg for Five City Bridges

Posted on September 10, 2026

Congressman Riley M. Moore today presented a $5 million federal funding check to City of Clarksburg officials to suppo...

No Injuries, Traffic Woes Avoided after Three-Vehicle Johnson Avenue Wreck at Peak School Traffic Time

Posted on September 10, 2026

The Bridgeport Fire Department responded to a three-vehicle accident on Johnson Avenue Wednesday, Sept. 9, at a peak t...

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