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Julie Perine

julie@connect-bridgeport.com

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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

Bonus Gallery: New NCWV Airport Terminal

Posted on August 22, 2026

Following a weekend getaway, my husband and I were aboard United Airlines Flight 5040, which on Aug. 18 taxied...

It's Happening: Local Kids Turn Lemonade Stand Profits into Relief and Rescue Funds

Posted on August 15, 2026

A couple of weeks ago, Bridgeport streets were peppered with lemonade stands. The pop-up refreshment stands – all mann...

It's Happening: Baylor's Heartbeat Brings Song of Renewal, Hope and Purpose

Posted on August 08, 2026

In February of 2025, I wrote about 2-year-old Baylor Waggamon, who awaited a heart transplant at the University of Pittsbu...

Meet 2026 BHS Alumni & Friends Hall of Fame Member Vincent Pinti

Posted on August 03, 2026

From the Bridgeport High School graduating class of 2019, Vincent Pinti is a summer law clerk at the U.S. Prosecuting Atto...

Prayer Chapel Coming to Shepherd's Corner Thanks to Meeting of the Minds and Eagle Scout Enthusiasm

Posted on August 01, 2026

A prayer chapel is coming to Bridgeport and by summer’s end, members of the community are welcome to stop by for time with...

PHOTOS: Nature Captured at Hinkle and Deegan Lakes

Posted on July 31, 2026

A weekend evening stroll along the trail at Hinkle and Deegan Lakes featured plenty...

Meet 2026 BHS Alumni & Friends Hall of Fame Member Jan Grisso

Posted on July 27, 2026

Since seven-year-old Jan Cantarelli was a member of the Chestnut Hills Swim Team, swimming has been a constant in her...

Featuring Tours, Behind-the-Scenes Workings and More, 2026 Mountaineer Country Farm Crawl Tomorrow

Posted on July 24, 2026

The 2026 Mountaineer Country Farm Crawl takes place tomorrow, Saturday, July 25. Members of the public are invited to visi...

It's Happening: Curtain to Open on The Wild Sonflower's Summer Season

Posted on July 07, 2026

On our way to Lambert’s Winery last Wednesday evening for live music and coal-fired pizza, m...

BUMC Whale of a Sale Scheduled for Last Week of July

Posted on July 06, 2026

With literally something for literally everyone, the Bridgeport United Methodist Church Whale of a Sale is set to run July...

It's Happening: A Dance Studio - and a Heart - that Continue to Grow

Posted on June 28, 2026

I’ve been blessed for the past handful of years to watch Heather Mudrick Campbell in action, teaching y...

Expressions of Love Partners with Kelly Miller Community Center to Provide "Grab a Bag" Lunches to School Children

Posted on June 14, 2026

If you have purchased a freshly made fritti from Expressions of Love, you have played a role in its outreach efforts....

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From the Bench: Biggest Regular Season M...

The regular season matchup many have asked to see take place for years is at hand. And it, arguably, could rank among...

Posted by Jeff Toquinto
Time Travel: Revisiting the Bridgeport F...

There is plenty to take in from this photo believed to be from a period in the 1960s. It shows a parade for the Bridg...

Posted by Dick Duez
It's Happening: Local Kids Turn Lemonade...

A couple of weeks ago, Bridgeport streets were peppered with lemonade stands. The pop-up refreshment stands – all mann...

Posted by Julie Perine
Off the Shelf – Back to School

Happy first week of school! The library is here to support both our students and teachers during th...

Posted by Angela Spatafore
The Grapevine: Sharing Old Picture of Or...

Last week Victor Folio approached me at church and advised me that he had come across this picture when going through some...

Posted by Rosalyn Queen
ToquiNotes: New Christmas Tree, Utility ...

Light Up Night 2025 was, as has been the case every year, a huge success in kicking off the Christmas season. Due to w...

Posted by Jeff Toquinto
Tending Community: Meet Our Board Presid...

If you have ever visited BFM2, chances are you have seen Emily Howe. She and her husband, Steve, set up their booth direct...

Posted by Perris Reed
The Cyber Beacon: Is Smart Home Your Wea...

Our homes are becoming more connected every year. Smart televisions, cameras, doorbells, thermostats, appliances, streamin...

Posted by Joe Earley

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Mon Valley New Basketball Officials Course