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Jeff Toquinto

Jeff Toquinto

jeff@connect-bridgeport.com

Jeff Toquinto is the Communications Director/Administrator of Connect-Bridgeport. He is a 1992 cum laude graduate of Fairmont State College with a B.S. in Business Administration and a minor in History. He has spent more than 35 years in the journalism field, most of it involving the coverage of Bridgeport, while also spending four years working with two architectural/engineering firms.

Recent Posts

First Responders Address Tree Across Area Railroad Tracks, as Well as Damage to Pair of Utility Poles

Posted on June 03, 2026

Late Saturday evening, May 30, and into Sunday morning, May 31, first responders dealt with a situation involving a tree d...

Ophelia “Opie” Stuart, Beloved Student at JES, Needs the Community's Help in Battle with Rett Syndrome

Posted on June 02, 2026

Johnson Elementary School Principal Heather Horne Holbert recently posted via social media about a GoFundMe set up aimed t...

Traffic Woes Coming to Bridgeport's Downtown Due to New Center Street Bridge Beams Being Set in Place

Posted on June 02, 2026

For those tired of traffic fatigue in and around Bridgeport, Harrison County, and sections of Interstate 79 throughout...

Despite Rapid Response from City's Fire Department, Benedum Drive Blaze at Business Sees Car Leveled

Posted on June 02, 2026

An afternoon call for a vehicle fire turned on Benedum Drive Friday afternoon saw the Bridgeport Fire Department respo...

Community Development Director Andrea Kerr Tells BDA of Near $1 Million Project on Way to Bridgeport

Posted on June 01, 2026

Another project is coming to the City of Bridgeport. This one has a nearly a $1 million price tag attached to it....

From the Bench: State Title-Winning Coach Resigns and State Title-Winning Coach Fills Vacant Position

Posted on May 31, 2026

Bridgeport High School just watched a state championship coach resign. And then saw a state championship coach take a...

ToquiNotes: Recalling the Life and Impact of Retired City Fire Captain Randy Scott, "A Fireman's Fireman"

Posted on May 30, 2026

I am not sure when I met retired Bridgeport Fire Captain Randy Scott. I am sure I met him while he did what he loved t...

More than a Year Later, Bridgeport High's AAA Boys Hoops Crown Still Producing Recognition for Program

Posted on May 29, 2026

More than a year after capturing the Class AAA state championship in boys basketball from the 2024-2025 season, the di...

City Council Makes Initial Vote to Acquire Two Pieces of Property in Municipal Limits; Second Vote in June

Posted on May 28, 2026

Barring a change in thought by the majority of City Council, Bridgeport will be acquiring two pieces of property in Ju...

Bridgeport Announces Date for its Citywide Yard Sale

Posted on May 26, 2026

For those who have been waiting, the official date for Bridgeport’s annual Citywide Yard Sale has been announced...

Indians Youth Football Camp is Back Again for 2026

Posted on May 21, 2026

For those looking for something to do with their children as summer gets into full swing, an annual event is back that...

New Bridgeport Business Just off Main Street Looking to Fill Void of Service Typically Two Hours from City

Posted on May 19, 2026

There is a new Bridgeport business just off Main Street and it is offering a service the owner says is unique to the a...

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