Bridgeport News

Gary W. Nickerson, a member in the law firm of Steptoe & Johnson, has been named Foundation Fellow by the West Virginia Bar Foundation. via The West Virginia Record

A Charleston developer is making plans to build some low income housing in Morgantown. via WDTV Bridgeport

Earlier this month, Preston County school officials got more than $800,000 back for overpaying a utility bill. via WDTV Bridgeport

“I think the evidence we have is well preserved, and it will support our case greatly. I'm confident they they will be indicted when it goes to the grand jury.”

' An investigator in the alleged sexual assault of a Wheeling woman is confident evidence in the case will result in the indictment of the four suspects accused. via The Intelligencer

“Ever since I have been here (on council), we've had these same problems time and time again. ... This should help solve some of those problems”

' While the West Virginia Division of Highways is deciding what to do with the Wheeling Tunnel that was closed for 10 months last year, two city council members want state officials to focus on traffic problems ... via The Intelligencer

Millions of people across the country fall victim to identity theft every year, but you don't have to be one of them. via WDTV Bridgeport

Magnolia bounces back, hammers Blue Devils, 7-1 Wheeling Park remained unbeaten by sweeping a doubleheader with visiting Parkersburg South during high school baseball action Saturday at West Liberty. via The Intelligencer

The Division of Highways announced Friday that a section of US Route 50 between Bridgeport and the Taylor County line, will be shut down for repairs. via WBOY-TV

Some of us who have watched the consistent battle between municipal governments and the Legislature in West Virginia viewed this year's efforts to get lawmakers to solve the financial problems of the cities' ... via Lincoln Journal

Tuesday was opening day in the big leagues, but you will not find a bullpen like a new one in Bridgeport, at any major league park. via WBOY-TV

For the third time in four years, the WVU men's basketball team will make an appearance in the Sweet 16. via WDTV Bridgeport

“HE (HER HUSBAND) WAS HOLDING THE WHEEL SO HARD TO KEEP IT STRAIGHT... THE TRUCK WOULD NOT GET OFF OF US... HE KEPT PUSHING.”

Testimony began today in the trial of a man accused of killing five people while driving drunk. via WDTV Bridgeport

“I'm going to put my heart and soul into this, and I plan to stay as long as possible.”

Posted Wednesday, March 19, 2008 ; 05:26 PM Updated Wednesday, March 19, 2008 ; 05:44 PM Former Clarksburg police chief John Walker will be taking up the same position in Bridgeport. via WBOY-TV

Petroleum Development's natural gas and oil business grew faster than profits in the fourth quarter. via KHGI

For $5, folks tried all the chili they could handle at the 4th Annual Chili Cook-off at Mountaineer Mall, Saturday. via WDTV Bridgeport

Harrison County's Special Response Teams lock down two are schools to prepare for the worst. via WDTV Bridgeport

“This is the first I have heard of this, but I can tell you that it will not deter any of our efforts to evaluate all of the home rule applications, including Bridgeport's”

' While city leaders prepare for a meeting to learn whether Wheeling will participate in home rule, a lawsuit filed against officials in Bridgeport, W.Va., may prevent that city from participating in the ... via The Intelligencer

The Division of Highways is surveying a stretch of Route 50 in Harrison County. A stretch of the highway between Bridgeport and Maple Lake has caved in, forcing the DOH to put up a traffic light to funnel ... via WBOY-TV

The Taylor County's Sheriff's Department is searching for a man's who's been missing since Tuesday afternoon. via WDTV Bridgeport

A Barbour County Jury convicts Linda Sue Meng of Second Degree Murder. She now faces up to 40 yeas behind bars for the death of Daniel Ray Arbogast. via WDTV Bridgeport