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Bridgeport's Marra Johnson Talks Family Importance as She is Set Serve as Queen of 47th Italian Festival

The West Virginia Italian Heritage Festival’s 47th edition will get its beginning this Friday, Sept. 4, and reig...

By Jeff Toquinto September 01, 2026 7:00 AM EST in News

WIC Opens Little Free Public Library on Main Street

Posted on September 01, 2026

Located at 103 East Main Street, WIC (Women, Infants, and Children) program provides to eligible families with nutriti...

Harrison County Joins Nationwide Save a Life Day

Posted on September 01, 2026

On September 24, 2026, communities across the U.S. will be hosting free naloxone events for Save A Life Day, an annual day...

Pair of Medical Transports Required after Two-Vehicle Accident North of Bridgeport in Monongalia County

Posted on September 01, 2026

Motorists on Interstate 79 north of Bridgeport Monday morning, August 31, may have experienced traffic delays as the r...

Harrison County Roadway Set to See 10-Day Closure in Area Near Route 50 Due to Paving, Shoulder Work

Posted on September 01, 2026

FROM THE WEST VIRGINIA DIVISION OF HIGHWAYS, DISTRICT FOUR OFFICE There will be a road closure on County Ro...

Deadline for Applications for Teen Academy at FBI's Criminal Justice Information Services Division at Hand

Posted on September 01, 2026

Calling all rising West Virginia high school juniors and seniors! You have the chance to experience a day inside the F...

Local Man who Impacted Countless Lives as Teacher, Minister, Walter Austin Hassenpflug, Jr., Passes Away

Posted on September 01, 2026

Walter Austin Hassenpflug, Jr. of Morgantown, WV, a devoted minister and teacher, passed away on August 24, 2026, entering...

Kerri Iseli is Named as a July 2026 UHC RRR Winner

Posted on August 31, 2026

United Hospital Center recently announced its July 2026, Recognition, Reward, and Reinforce program winners. The...

Bridgeport High's Gracia Knight Makes Top 20 at Miss Teen USA Pageant

Posted on August 31, 2026

Bridgeport High School senior Gracia Knight represented West Virginia in the Aug. 26 Miss Teen USA Pageant in Miami, Fla.,...

Downtown Attempted Traffic Stop Sees Pursuit in Two Counties, City PD Vehicles Rammed, Man Arrested

Posted on August 31, 2026

Bridgeport Police Chief Mark Rogers, who also became involved in the pursuit, said the suspect in question saw patrol...

Ribbon Cutting, Opening Dates are Set for Near $30M Vandalia Health Mon Harrison Hospital in Bridgeport

Posted on August 31, 2026

In less than a month, a long-awaited project in Bridgeport that will serve the city, Harrison County and beyond will b...

Bridgeport to See 27 Sections of City Facing Potential Water Issues for Period of August 31 through Sept. 11

Posted on August 31, 2026

Please be advised that the Bridgeport Water Department will be flushing fire hydrants throughout the City of Brid...

West Virginia Department of Tourism Receives US Travel ESTO Award for 2026 Vacation Guide

Posted on August 31, 2026

CHARLESTON, W.Va. — The West Virginia Department of Tourism has been awarded a prestigious U.S. Travel ESTO Awar...

One Person Transported for Medical Treatment Due to Head-On Collision on Route 50 in Harrison County

Posted on August 31, 2026

According to WDTV, a driver was transported to United Hospital Center after a head-on collision with another vehicle a...

Photos: A Look at the Annual Bridgeport High School Alumni & Friends Hall of Fame Banquet at The "O"

Posted on August 30, 2026

A trio of deserving individuals were honored during this weekend as part of their induction into the BHS Alumni & Friends...

Photos: First Day of Kindergarten

Posted on August 30, 2026

Your submitted photos from the first day of kindergarten are below....

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