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About You Mistletoe Shoppe Open House is Saturday; Market is Open through the Holidays

As stocked with goodies as Santa’s workshop, About You Monogram’s Mistletoe Shoppe hol...

By Julie Perine November 07, 2025 1:30 PM EST in News

I-79 Lane Closures Set to Run for Period of One Week in Marion County from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Daily

Posted on November 07, 2025

FROM THE WEST VIRGINIA DIVISION OF HIGHWAYS Swank Construction will be setting up temporary single lane closures on In...

Dozens of Youth to Assist in Honoring Veterans Laid to Rest at City Cemetery with Flag Placing Monday

Posted on November 07, 2025

Honoring past and present members of the U.S. military, Veterans Day will be observed Tuesday, Nov. 11 and thanks to s...

Photos: BHS Band Members Honored at Senior Night

Posted on November 07, 2025

During last Friday's regular season-ending football game between Bridgeport and Fairmont Senior, members of the Bridge...

BHS Cheer Team Ready for Regionals this Saturday

Posted on November 07, 2025

With one competition under their belts – and a first-place finish, to boot – members of the 2025-26 BHS Cheer...

Aloi's Ristorante Rigatoni in Shinnston Now Official as Chamber of Commerce Hosts Recent Ribbon Cutting

Posted on November 07, 2025

Although opening last month, Harrison County's newest restaurant - Aloi's Ristorante Rigatoni in Shinnston -...

Attorney General McCuskey Scam Alert: Don't Fall for Fake U.S. Government Shutdown Offers for "Relief"

Posted on November 07, 2025

West Virginia Attorney General JB McCuskey is warning West Virginians about imposter scams during the federal government s...

Bridgeport Resident who Served as a Coach in Youth Sports, Vernon L. Underwood, Passes Away at Age 72

Posted on November 07, 2025

Vernon L. Underwood, 72, of Bridgeport, passed away Monday, November 3, 2025, in Ruby Memorial Hospital following an e...

Bridgeport Pickleball Courts at Lakes Closed on Friday

Posted on November 06, 2025

FROM THE CITY OF BRIDGEPORT The City of Bridgeport's pickleball courts at Deegan and Hinkle Lakes Park will be closed...

United Hospital Center Nurses Study, Written by City Resident Leslie Perine, Featured on ANCC Website

Posted on November 06, 2025

An enhanced and expanded transition to practice program for nurses at WVU Medicine United Hospital Center (UHC) has improv...

First Lady Invites Local Artisans to Help Decorate the Governor’s Mansion Christmas Tree

Posted on November 06, 2025

Charleston, WV – West Virginia First Lady Denise Morrisey invites local artisans to join the celebration o...

State Police Make Arrest after Area High-Speed Chase

Posted on November 06, 2025

FROM THE WEST VIRGINIA STATE POLICE On Monday, November 3, 2025, at approximately 6:47 p.m., West Virginia State...

Gallery II: More Images from BHS Alumni & Friends Foundation 2025 Hall of Fame Dinner Held at The "O"

Posted on November 05, 2025

A large crowd was on hand to honor Mickey Gerba, Richard Duez, Chuck Steele and Roger Alan Nichols, the newest members...

Military Tribute Banners are Displayed on Main Street, Bridgeport

Posted on November 05, 2025

Lining downtown Bridgeport are tribute banners honoring past and present U.S. Service men and women. Featuring photos, ser...

First Lady Invites Students and Adults to Enter Inaugural Gingerbread House Competition

Posted on November 05, 2025

West Virginia First Lady Denise Morrisey invites local K-12 classrooms and adult creators from across the state to partici...

WVSSAC Warning: Prep Sports Followers Read This

Posted on November 05, 2025

FROM WVSSAC EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR WAYNE RYAN Subject: Scam Alert: Fake WVSSAC Facebook Account The WVSSAC has been ma...

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