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Former Harrison County Police Chief, Lieutenant, and Veteran, Timmy "Tim" R. Smith, Passes Away at 67

Timmy “Tim” R. Smith, 67, of Clarksburg, passed away on Thursday, December 4, 2025, at the United Hospital Cen...

By Connect-Bridgeport Staff December 08, 2025 12:00 AM EST in News

A Delicious Chocolate Shop in West Virginia to Visit for Sweets a Hour and a Half Away on Route 50 West

Posted on December 09, 2025

Editor's Note: The following story is from our friends at Onlyinyourstate.com It focuseson Holl's Swiss Chocolates...

City Woman Pleads Guilty to Charge of Theft of Public Money; Now Facing Up to 10 Years in Federal Prison

Posted on December 09, 2025

FROM THE OFFICE OF THE U.S. ATTORNEY, NORTHERN DISTRICT OF WEST VIRGINIA Christina Nolte, 52, of Bridgeport, has...

Harrison County Man who was a Business Owner and U.S. Marine, Joe Billy Gallo, Passes Away at Age 93

Posted on December 09, 2025

Joe Billy Gallo, 93, of Reynoldsville, passed away on Thursday, December 4, 2025 at United Hospital Center. He was bor...

Women at the Well Outreach to Hold Donation Drop at Johnson Elementary School

Posted on December 08, 2025

Women @ The Well Outreach is asking the community’s assistance in a donation drop to support single and expecting moth...

Simpson Elementary School's Evelyn Lake Taking Part in National Youth Leadership Forum this Summer

Posted on December 08, 2025

This summer, Simpson Elementary student Evelyn Lake, from Mount Clare, will join outstanding students from across the...

Bridgeport-Based Antero Foundation Keeps its Giving Trend with $181,000 Donated to Area Food Pantries

Posted on December 08, 2025

The Antero Foundation donated $181,000 to food pantries across Northcentral West Virginia and Southeast Ohio, building...

First Sit-Down, Full-Service Restaurant Now Open at Meadowbrook Mall for First Time in Nearly Four Years

Posted on December 08, 2025

The goal was to open prior to Black Friday, which was Nov. 28. The goal was met. On Nov. 24, with little fanfare...

New United Hospital Center Presidential Award Given to Dianna Romano for Dedication to Excellence

Posted on December 08, 2025

United Hospital Center has launched a new quarterly recognition known as the Presidential Award. This honor is reser...

Gallery II: More Pics from 21st Annual Light Up Night

Posted on December 08, 2025

There was a ton of activity on the streets of Bridgeport on Thursday, Dec. 4 as the Associated Businesses of Bridgeport pu...

Popular Coopers Rock Overlook Closed to July 2026

Posted on December 08, 2025

West Virginia State Parks officials announced that the main overlook at Coopers Rock State Forest will be closed for s...

State AG JB McCuskey Announces Service Providers Investigation in Operation Robocall Roundup Phase 2

Posted on December 08, 2025

Attorney General JB McCuskey announced Phase 2 of Operation Robocall Roundup, expanding the crackdown on illegal robocalls...

Area Single-Vehicle Accident Results in Death of One

Posted on December 08, 2025

One person was killed and another injured during a vehicle accident that took place last week in the area. ...

Tickets are Live for 66th Annual Holly Themed "Old Hollywood" Featuring The Cleveland Keys

Posted on December 07, 2025

Tickets are now live for the 66th Annual Holly Ball to support United Hospital Center. Themed “Old Hollywood,&rd...

I-79 Lane Closures to Run Monday into Wednesday in Harrison County from Anmoore to Meadowbrook

Posted on December 07, 2025

FROM THE WEST VIRGINIA DIVISION OF HIGHWAYS, DISTRICT FOUR OFFICE There will be a single lane closure in the nor...

Photos: Take a Look at Bridgeport's Christmas Parade

Posted on December 07, 2025

The downtown streets of Bridgeport were busy Saturday morning, Dec. 6, as the annual City of Bridgeport Christmas Parade t...

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