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West Virginia University Educator for Decades, Pilot, Leader in Nursing Field, Dorothy Johnson, Passes

Dorothy Johnson, born in Cambridge, Massachusetts, on August 5, 1944, died unexpectedly but peacefully on Sunday, Augu...

By Connect-Bridgeport Staff August 10, 2026 12:00 AM EST in News

Woman Dead after Fatal Sunday Wood County Crash

Posted on August 10, 2026

FROM THE WOOD COUNTY SHERIFF'S OFFICE On Sunday, August 9, 2026, at approximately 1:11 p.m., the Wood C...

'Tunes & Togetherness' Combines Music and Fun for a Purpose

Posted on August 10, 2026

An event that will combine food, music and an exclusive silent auction for a good cause will be held on Friday, August 14...

Harrison County Sees Severe Thunderstorm Watch as City Notes It is Under Severe Thunderstorm Warning

Posted on August 10, 2026

UPDATE: The City of Bridgeport has sent out an alert. It is reporting that a severe thunderstorm warning is in effect unti...

West Virginia Italian Heritage Festival Announces Entertainment for 47th Annual Festival; Mattea, Fruzzetti and The Beatles LIVE to Headline

Posted on August 10, 2026

The 47th Annual West Virginia Italian Heritage Festival announces entertainment for the Labor Day weekend festival in...

Meet 2026 BHS Alumni & Friends Hall of Fame Member Annabel Timms

Posted on August 10, 2026

Annabel Timms began a beloved dance studio that has become a Bridgeport legacy. Generations of dancers have passed through...

Johnson Elementary Gets Ahead-of-School Upgrade to Flagpole Area Thanks to Don and Kym Burton

Posted on August 10, 2026

Long-time Bridgeport residents Don and Kym Burton were spotted recently doing some much-needed work before the start of th...

Discussion on Work in Excess of $1M at The Bridge to be Part of Special, Regular Council Meetings Tonight

Posted on August 10, 2026

Bridgeport City Council will have a pair of meetings this evening – a special session as well as a regular sessi...

Bridgeport to See 34 Sections of City Facing Potential Water Issues for Period of August 10 to August 21

Posted on August 10, 2026

FROM THE CITY OF BRIDGEPORT Please be advised that the Bridgeport Water Department will be flushin...

Single-Vehicle Harrison County Accident Sees Truck on its Side and Results in Need for Medical Transport

Posted on August 10, 2026

An accident in a rural part of Harrison County resulted in one individual needing transport for medical treatment....

Local Road Closure to Last for Nearly Three Months

Posted on August 10, 2026

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

Gallery III: One Final Look at 2026 National Night Out

Posted on August 09, 2026

More photos from the Tuesday, August 4, heavily attended National Night Out event at The Bridge Sports and Recreation...

It's Happening: Baylor's Heartbeat Brings Song of Renewal, Hope and Purpose

Posted on August 08, 2026

In February of 2025, I wrote about 2-year-old Baylor Waggamon, who awaited a heart transplant at the University of Pittsbu...

Gallery II: Another Look at Citywide Yard Sale 2026

Posted on August 08, 2026

Thousands of individuals visited Bridgeport, along with plenty of locals making the rounds at the 2026 version of the City...

Take Your Doggie for Cool Water Dip with K-9 Pals as United Way Hosting Drool at the Pool at Splash Zone

Posted on August 08, 2026

Before the Clarksburg Splash Zone closes for the season, local dogs will have a chance to enjoy the pool. The Un...

Harrison County Child Abuse Task Force Among Organizations to Receive State Grant Money

Posted on August 08, 2026

CHARLESTON – The Harrison County Child Abuse Task Force received $127,103.87 on Friday, part of over 2.1 million dollars...

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