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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

From the Bench: Passing of a Man with Quiet and Big Impact on Youth Sports for Thousands in Bridgeport

Posted on September 27, 2026

For those on the boys side of the ledger, Nov. 8, 2025, is a special date in Bridgeport High School soccer history. Or...

ToquiNotes: Recalling a Long-Gone Restaurant and its Extinct Successor, Their Food, and Fun Memories

Posted on September 26, 2026

I do not know what year it opened locally. I do not know what year it closed locally. I do know at least one restauran...

Popular Dave & Busters Officially Opens its Second Site in State Following Recent Ribbon Cutting Event

Posted on September 25, 2026

Almost a year after it was first announced, North Central West Virginia’s first Dave & Buster’s locati...

NCWV Airport Officials Talk Possible New Options for Food at Recently Opened Terminal at BAA Meeting

Posted on September 23, 2026

There is potential good news on the food front for those waiting for their flights at the North Central West Virginia...

One of Busiest, Oldest Johnson Avenue Businesses to See $5.1M Makeover, Temporarily Cease Operations

Posted on September 22, 2026

One of Johnson Avenue’s longest standing businesses and most heavily used is about to see major work to the tune...

No Action Taken on Rezoning Request as Bridgeport Planning Commission Seeks Additional Information

Posted on September 21, 2026

A proposed rezoning of property of Route 131 (Benedum Drive) drew lengthy discussion and so no action taken during the...

From the Bench: Bridgeport Golf Pro Michael Gervais Pulls Off Miracle Title and Looks for Another in 2027

Posted on September 20, 2026

Bridgeport’s Michael Gervais has been known for his golfing ability since his golfing days in high school more than tw...

Bridgeport Parks and Recreation Staff Quickly Handle Discovery of Yellow Jacket Nest by City Walking Trail

Posted on September 18, 2026

For those alarmed with seeing men in what could have been mistaken for a Hazmat suit along the walking trail at Deegan...

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 & T...

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...

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....

Foursome of Bridgeport-Based Youth Sports Leagues to Save Thousands with New Light Usage Policy

Posted on September 15, 2026

A policy put in place roughly a quarter of a century ago will be removed for the next fiscal year and will benefit sev...

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