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Julie Perine

Julie Perine

julie@connect-bridgeport.com

Julie (Hadorn) Perine is former Lifestyles Editor for the Exponent Telegram and continues to freelance for WV Living, Morgantown and WV Wedding magazines. Her professional background also includes marketing and public relations for both the law firm of Steptoe & Johnson and the United Way of Harrison County. She most recently served Bridgeport as City Clerk and Executive Assistant to City Manager A. Kim Haws and Mayor James R. Christie. Julie was raised in Bridgeport and is a graduate of BHS and Fairmont State.  She and her husband Jeff have raised their four children here in Bridgeport. Deanna is a French teacher at Bridgeport High School; Brittany is a part-time graduate student and stay-at-home mom of 2-year-old Della; Jeffrey is a caterer and on-site chef at Via Veneto/The Veranda in Bridgeport and Jacob is a 7th grade student at Bridgeport Middle School. Jeff is owner/operator of Hadorn Distributing Company in Bridgeport and also pastors Ten Mile Baptist Church in Dola.

Recent Posts

First WVIHF Singer of the Year Competition to Take Place at Robinson Grand

Posted on March 01, 2026

The West Virginia Italian Heritage Festival will host a “Singer of the Year” talent competition on Sunday, March 8 at The...

Bridgeport Revitalization and Hydration to Start Serving Community Mid-March

Posted on February 28, 2026

Bridgeport Revitalization and Hydration will soon be coming to Bridgeport and surrounding areas. Owner Ashton Cox, R.N., e...

City Council Discusses Stormwater Issues and FEMA Hazard Mitigation Grant Application

Posted on February 26, 2026

Bridgeport is on the cusp of the 10,000 resident mark and when that number is surpassed, the city will – according t...

Health Naturally is Open on Johnson Avenue

Posted on February 26, 2026

The long-time Fairmont health and wellness business, Health Naturally, has relocated to Bridgeport.   Loca...

Council Dives into Several Items of New Business at Monday Night's Meeting

Posted on February 24, 2026

  Bridgeport City Council had several items of new business to discuss at Monday evening’s regular meeting held a...

Talking with American Idol Golden Ticket Holder Livy Spino

Posted on February 21, 2026

Claiming a coveted Golden Ticket to Hollywood on the Feb. 9 episode of “American Idol” was a dream come true f...

ABB Sets Bridgeport Summer Kickoff and Food Truck Festival

Posted on February 16, 2026

There is light at the end of a long winter tunnel.   The Associated Businesses of Bridgeport has set...

It's Happening: Carter Cobb Sleighing the Ski Slopes Despite Debilitating Disease

Posted on February 14, 2026

About nine years ago, I brought you the story of Carter Cobb, an athletic six-year-old kid who had dabbled in many sports...

Mary Ann Renzelli Receives Senior Fitness Specialization Certification; Hosting Specialized Senior Strength Course

Posted on February 13, 2026

Local fitness instructor Mary Ann Renzelli has become certified through the National Academy of Sports Medicine (NASM) as...

It's Happening: Sweet Story of Cornerstone Candy Chocolate Factory - Coming Soon to Clarksburg

Posted on February 07, 2026

When the word “chocolatier” comes to mind, I think of Jacques Torres - or Willie Wonka.   That was until earlier t...

66th Annual "Old Hollywood" Holly Ball Taking Place Saturday Night at The Morris

Posted on February 05, 2026

Upon arriving at Saturday night’s 66th Annual Holly Ball, guests will be greeted with a scene straight out of Old Ho...

Council Votes to Upgrade Electrical Service at The Bridge Sports Complex

Posted on February 02, 2026

It’s been nearly 14 years since the first facility at The Bridge Sports Complex was completed. A baseball fourplex o...

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