Profiles

Jeff Toquinto

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...

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...

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...

Four from Bridgeport Among 60 Individuals Indicted by September 2026 Term of Harrison County Grand Jury

Posted on September 09, 2026

Four individuals were among the 60 who received indictments by the September 2026 term of the Harrison County Grand Ju...

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From the Bench: Passing of a Man with Qu...

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

Posted by Jeff Toquinto
Time Travel: A Once Vibrant Main Street ...

If this looks familiar, it should. You can still see this structure on Main Street that for many years was home...

Posted by Dick Duez
Off the Shelf – Upcoming Halloween Event...

Summer is coming to an end, and October is right around the corner. The library is getting into the Halloween spirit w...

Posted by Angela Spatafore
ToquiNotes: Recalling a Long-Gone Restau...

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...

Posted by Jeff Toquinto
The Grapevine: There's Plenty to Do in t...

Did I hear you say “There is nothing to do in Clarksburg"? Not true. This is the time of y...

Posted by Rosalyn Queen