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WVU School of Nursing Bridgeport Campus Sees 25 Graduate During Pinning Ceremony Event at RGPAC

The WVU School of Nursing Bridgeport Campus celebrated its third and largest cohort of graduates during a pinning cere...

By Connect-Bridgeport Staff August 15, 2026 10:30 AM EST in News

Area Route 50 Delays for Up to Three Hours Sunday; Fiber Optic Line Work to Create Rolling Roadblocks

Posted on August 15, 2026

FROM THE WEST VIRGINIA DIVISION OF HIGHWAYS There will be a rolling roadblock on US 50, located at Doddridge Cou...

City Businessman John Ebert Introduces Former NFL Standout Joe Theismann at Pair of Corporate Events

Posted on August 15, 2026

Bridgeport’s John Ebert, a 1982 graduate of Notre Dame and owner of 36 McDonald’s in West Virginia and Maryland recent...

From "Pie in the Sky" to Reality, Officials to Celebrate Opening of New $27 Million NCWV Airport Terminal

Posted on August 14, 2026

A project that started several years ago but has been discussed for decades is about to become reality Monday. This co...

The Bridge Sports Complex to See Temporary Closure

Posted on August 14, 2026

FROM THE BRIDGE SPORTS COMPLEX The Bridge Sports Complex will be closed August 15 through August 23 for our annu...

Photos: Summer Reading Program Participants at City Public Library are Recognized at Council Meeting

Posted on August 14, 2026

During the Moday, August 10 Bridgeport City Council meeting recognition was given to youngsters and family members fo...

UHC Welcomes Dr. Dipanjan Debnath to UHC Oncology

Posted on August 14, 2026

Dipanjan Debnath, MD, is joining Zeeshan Ahmad, MD; Paul M. Brager, MD; Salman S. Osman, MD; and Ather Syed, MD, at UH...

Morrisey Extends State of Emergency in 12 Counties, Including Harrison as Flood Recovery Continues

Posted on August 14, 2026

Governor Patrick Morrisey today announced the State of Emergency will be extended in 12 counties following the severe...

Grammy Nominated, ACM Winning, Billboard-Topping Act on Way to Perform at West Virginia State Fair

Posted on August 14, 2026

Dierks Bentley, an acclaimed American country music singer and songwriter known for blending modern country, rock, and...

Vandalia Health Mobile Mammography Unit Offers Convenient Care in Clarksburg

Posted on August 14, 2026

Vandalia Health’s Medicine in Motion initiative includes a sophisticated fleet of mobile medical units designed to break d...

25th Annual Ride for Life Dice Run for American Cancer Society is Saturday

Posted on August 14, 2026

25th Annual Silver Anniversary “Ride for Life” Dice Run benefiting the American Cancer Society will be held Saturday,...

Harrison County BOE Launches New School Bus App

Posted on August 14, 2026

FROM THE HARRISON COUNTY BOARD OF EDUCATION The Harrison County Board of Education is excited to launch the My Ride K-...

Bridgeport Contractor Awarded Near $10M Contract to Do 4.5 Mile Harrison County Route 50 Paving Project

Posted on August 13, 2026

A project to pave US 50 from the junction of US 19 in Clarksburg to the junction of Interstate 79 near Bridgeport is a...

United Way's Annual Birdie Bash Surpasses its Goal as Local Golfers Put in Extra Hours to Raise $23,000

Posted on August 13, 2026

What started as a challenge to golf for ten hours straight ended as a major victory for the community. Participants in...

Photos: A Beautiful Sunday Afternoon in August for All Shoppers at Bridgeport Farmers and Makers Market

Posted on August 13, 2026

It has been another great season at the Bridgeport Farmers and Makers Market and this past Sunday, August 9, was no except...

Class AAA Runner-Up BHS Cheerleading Team Looks to Capture Title in 2026 with Largest Squad in Years

Posted on August 13, 2026

The Bridgeport High School cheerleading squad knows how it feels to finish as the second best cheerleading squad in Cl...

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