The Grapevine

Posted on September 10, 2026

When you have time to reminisce and think about the past and present of the festival, one of the best kept secrets is...

Posted on September 03, 2026

It is with much sadness that I say goodbye to my friend, Pietro Mazza. He passed away Monday, August 24, just shy of a...

Posted on August 27, 2026

Last week Victor Folio approached me at church and advised me that he had come across this picture when going through some...

Posted on August 20, 2026

The West Virginia Italian Heritage Festival will honor one of its own this year – educator, cultural ambassador, and l...

Posted on August 13, 2026

At the turn of the 20th century masses of Italians left their country and immigrated to the United States. Most were l...

Posted on August 06, 2026

As Labor Day Weekend draws near, we all seem to get a little anxious about getting ready for the West Virginia Italian...

Posted on July 30, 2026

Now that we are entering the month of August there is not much time left to plan a little summer vacation. I wanted to...

Posted on July 23, 2026

The Clarksburg Farmers Market is held every Saturday morning from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. in the Tractor Supply Co. parking lot a...

Posted on July 09, 2026

What a wonderful weekend I had celebrating the USA’s 250th birthday. I never felt so proud as I did t...

Posted on July 02, 2026

After a visit to the Bridgeport Farmers and Makers Market Sunday with my friend, Kathy Titus, I decided it w...

Posted on June 25, 2026

Happy 250th Birthday to the United States! On the Fourth of July we will all gather to celebrate the 250th birthday of...

Posted on June 18, 2026

Yesterday after returning from a mini vacation, I decided to review my emails, and I ran across this mail release from...

Posted on June 11, 2026

The Board of Directors of the Progressive Women’s Association has announced that it will be presenting a special pro...

Posted on June 04, 2026

So many great things happened last week that I just do not know what to report on, but I have chosen two events a...

Posted on May 28, 2026

Betty Waddy, president of the Progressive Women's Association of Harrison County has announced that the PWA will b...

From the Bench: In Case You Missed it, R...

It may have gone under the radar. Considering that it took place prior to the heavily hyped football contest between B...

Posted by Jeff Toquinto
Time Travel: Simpson Elementary School 1...

Anyone know what this is? This photo is from 12 years ago, in 2014, and shows part of the original heating element in...

Posted by Dick Duez
It's Happening: Local Kids Turn Lemonade...

A couple of weeks ago, Bridgeport streets were peppered with lemonade stands. The pop-up refreshment stands – all mann...

Posted by Julie Perine
Off the Shelf: Outdoor Holds Lockers Com...

Something new is coming to the Bridgeport Public Library! When the library is closed, your options are limi...

Posted by Angela Spatafore
The Grapevine: Why Jimmy, Annie Mazzie a...

When you have time to reminisce and think about the past and present of the festival, one of the best kept secrets is...

Posted by Rosalyn Queen
ToquiNotes: City Mount Rushmore of Kindn...

Whether it is on social media, casual conversation, or a debate among strangers at a bar, many of us have frequently b...

Posted by Jeff Toquinto
The Cyber Beacon: Is Smart Home Your Wea...

Our homes are becoming more connected every year. Smart televisions, cameras, doorbells, thermostats, appliances, streamin...

Posted by Joe Earley