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Area Man who Owned, Operated His Own Business, James Del Fawley, Passes Away at the Age of 75

James Del Fawley (JD), 75, of Morgantown, passed away peacefully on Thursday, September 10, 2026, at his home after a...

By Connect-Bridgeport Staff September 17, 2026 12:00 AM EST in News

City Development Authority OKs $750,000 Grant, or "Investment," to New $25 Million Educational Facility

Posted on September 17, 2026

The Bridgeport Development Authority approved a City Economic Development Grant for the planned Pierpont Community &am...

Grammy Nominated, ACM Winning, Billboard-Topping Act on Way to Robinson Grand Performing Arts Center

Posted on September 17, 2026

Little Texas, an American country music band formed in Nashville, Tennessee, in 1988, will be performing here in Harri...

Clarksburg History Museum Announces 4-County Civil War Tour

Posted on September 17, 2026

The Clarksburg History Museum has announced a new Four-County Civil War Tour that will take participants on a three-da...

Multiple Agencies Respond to County Structure Fire

Posted on September 17, 2026

Multiple first responders were on the scene of a recent structure fire after being alerted by Harrison-Taylor 911. &nb...

Center Street Bridge Project Remains on Schedule for November Finish; New Turning Lane Coming With It

Posted on September 16, 2026

Substantial work on the Center Street Bridge replacement is complete as contractors remain on schedule for it to be re...

UHC Welcomes William Crystal, MD to Clarksburg Family Medicine

Posted on September 16, 2026

William Crystal, MD, has joined Clarksburg Family Medicine, where he practices Family Medicine alongside William G. Bo...

Bridgeport's Jerry Burgess in Great Cycle Challenge to Battle Childhood Cancer and He Needs Your Support

Posted on September 16, 2026

Bridgeport resident Jerry Burgess is once again grinding during the month of September for all the right reasons....

Hite Field Property Auction Nets Bid Exceeding $400K

Posted on September 16, 2026

According to WDTV, Hite Field, the historic stadium property at the center of a months-long dispute between the City o...

North Central Walk to End Alzheimer's Coming to Meadowbrook Mall on October 4

Posted on September 16, 2026

The North Central Walk to End Alzheimer's, held by the Alzheimer's Association, will be held on October 4 at Meado...

Off the Shelf – Upcoming Halloween Events

Posted on September 16, 2026

Summer is coming to an end, and October is right around the corner. The library is getting into the Halloween spirit w...

Mtn Craft Film Festival Returns to Clarksburg RGPAC with Free Admission as Title Sponsors Step Up

Posted on September 16, 2026

The Mtn Craft Film Festival will return to the Robinson Grand Performing Arts Center in Clarksburg Oct. 2-4, bringing...

Fall into Giving Bridge to Nutrition Food Drive Open through Sept. 25

Posted on September 16, 2026

The Fall into Giving Bridge to Nutrition Food Drive kicked off this week and is open through Sept.-25, 2026. Drop-off...

Three-Vehicle Crash a Bit North of Bridgeport on I-79 Leads to Temporary Closure of Southbound Lanes

Posted on September 16, 2026

WBOY reported a three-vehicle accident in Fairmont led to a southbound lane closure on Interstate 79 Monday afternoon....

Retired Clarksburg Police Detective Michael Walsh is Honored with FBI's Community Leadership Award

Posted on September 15, 2026

On Tuesday, September 15, 2026, FBI Criminal Justice Information Services (CJIS) Division Assistant Director Timothy A. Fe...

BHE GT&S Charity Golf Invitational at Pete Dye Golf Club Raises $100,000 for Five Nonprofit Agencies

Posted on September 15, 2026

On Monday, September 14, 144 golfers lined up at the tee box at Pete Dye Golf Club, unified in support of organizations de...

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