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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

Meadowbrook Mall Target Store to Undergo Major Renovation

Posted on January 08, 2026

After opening nearly 23 years ago at Meadowbrook Mall, Target has a major renovation in its future.   “The...

Connect-Bridgeport's 2025 Top Feature Stories #7

Posted on December 30, 2025

A Feb. 1 blog by Julie Perine deals with some unsung heroes of the education system, our school bus drivers. In a season o...

Connect-Bridgeport's 2025 Top Feature Stories #8

Posted on December 29, 2025

The late Annabel Leubbe was known for her beaming smile, as well as her involvement in our community. In a March 23 blog,...

Connect-Bridgeport's 2025 Top Feature Stories #9

Posted on December 28, 2025

Lovingly known as "Santa Gene," Gene Eubank touched hearts when he faced a battle with cancer early this year. B...

Connect-Bridgeport's 2025 Top Feature Stories #10

Posted on December 27, 2025

The community of Bridgeport was pleasantly surprised to learn that Pope Leo had sent his blessings to our city and its peo...

Connect-Bridgeport's 2025 Top Feature Stories #12

Posted on December 25, 2025

Exactly seven months ago on this Christmas Day, Connect-Bridgeport ran a story about two-year-old Baylor Waggamon and his...

Connect-Bridgeport's 2025 Top Feature Stories #13

Posted on December 24, 2025

Editor's Note: Just weeks ago, Connect-Bridgeport ran a story about Bridgeport's Nic Oliverio and a lifelong dream he is s...

The Enchanted Swan Wedding Venue is Official; Ribbon Cutting Held Friday

Posted on December 20, 2025

  Set on 50 acres just off Hinkle Lake Road is the area’s newest wedding venue. The Enchanted Swan off...

Shepherd's Corner Blessed this Season with Most Donations to Date

Posted on December 06, 2025

Shepherd’s Corner reports that recent donations have been literally almost through the roof and that for the time bein...

Pope Leo Receives Special Gift from All Saints Parish

Posted on November 16, 2025

A bronze-patina replica of “Our Lady of All Saints” statute was recently placed in the hands of Pope Leo,...

Military Tribute Banners are Displayed on Main Street, Bridgeport

Posted on November 05, 2025

Lining downtown Bridgeport are tribute banners honoring past and present U.S. Service men and women. Featuring photos, ser...

Bridgeport's Kaitlin Trickett Opens Boutique in Nearby City

Posted on October 11, 2025

Locals might know Kaitlin Smith for her athletic career at Bridgeport High School or her title as Queen Silvia LXXIII...

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