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Former Teacher, NCIS Officer, Former Mayor, Council Member and Judge, James DuVal Doyle, Sr., Passes

James DuVal Doyle, Sr., 85, of Barrackville, WV, ended his joyful, earthly odyssey on November 15, 2025, and has been...

By Connect-Bridgeport Staff November 19, 2025 12:00 AM EST in News

West Virginia Division of Highways Expediting Repair of Small Bridge that Collapsed in Monongalia County

Posted on November 19, 2025

West Virginia Division of Highways (WVDOH) work crews are expediting repairs to a small bridge that partially collapse...

It's Happening: Reynoldsville Baptist Church to Host Community Tree Lighting on November 30

Posted on November 19, 2025

My family is among those who have fond memories of holiday hayrides with Reynoldsville Baptist Church to Christmas carol t...

I-79 Lane Closure to Run into Thursday Morning along Mile Marker 139 Southbound North of Bridgeport

Posted on November 19, 2025

FROM THE STATE DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION, DIVSION OF HIGHWAYS Triton Construction will be closing the southbou...

Community Asked to Help in Finding Owners of Dog

Posted on November 19, 2025

This adorable young lady was found this morning at The Square and those who have him are hoping you can help reunite h...

Off the Shelf: Library Holiday Events

Posted on November 19, 2025

It is hard to believe, but December is just around the corner, which means so are the holidays! The library is celebrating...

Benedum Airport Authority Meeting Briefly Interrupted as Group of Apache Helicopters Make Final Journey

Posted on November 19, 2025

A relatively short meeting of the Benedum Airport Authority Tuesday at the North Central West Virginia Airport require...

New Business in Area to Serve Hospitality Industry is Former Entity that Appeared on ABC's Shark Tank

Posted on November 19, 2025

WDTV reported that Prime 6 held a ribbon cutting in Fairmont Wednesday, Nov. 12. The company is known for its approach...

Bonnie's Bus Set to Visit Salem, as Well as Additional Locations in North Central West Virginia, in December

Posted on November 19, 2025

Bonnie’s Bus mobile mammography unit will visit Kanawha, Upshur, Harrison, Marion, and Randolph counties offering thre...

Bridgeport Police Deploy Spike Strips to Disable Car after Chase from Monongalia into Harrison County

Posted on November 19, 2025

Bridgeport Police Chief Mark Rogers said his staff assisted in bringing a high-speed chase through three counties to a...

Large Paving Project from Saltwell Road to Anmoore with Near $20M Price Tag Awarded to State Business

Posted on November 18, 2025

Editor's Note: Click HERE for a blog on this from June where the District Manager William "Earl" Gaskins...

Pink & Pearl: UHC Promotes Awareness for Breast and Lung Cancer Screenings across West Virginia

Posted on November 18, 2025

WVU Medicine United Hospital Center (UHC) raised awareness by participating in the Pink & Pearl campaign. The campaign...

Toyota Announces Plans for Near Half a Billion Dollar Investment in West Virginia along with 80 New Jobs

Posted on November 18, 2025

Governor Patrick Morrisey celebrated Toyota’s announced $453 million investment into their Buffalo plant, a move...

City Parks and Rec Staff Busy at Work to Prepare City for the Holidays

Posted on November 18, 2025

Each holiday season, the lamp posts along Main Street, Bridgeport, and at the entrance to Meadowbrook Mall are topped...

Area Man who Touched the Hearts of Children Across Region, Santa Gene, Passes after Battle with Cancer

Posted on November 18, 2025

A man who touched the hearts of children throughout North Central West Virginia, “Santa Gene,” passed way...

Bridgeport Fire Joined by Multiple First Responders at Wreck Scene that Sends Two for Medical Treatment

Posted on November 18, 2025

The Bridgeport Fire Department, along with other first responders, were on the scene of a two-vehicle accident on Whit...

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