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🌱 Bridgeport-area man gets more than six years in federal gun case

Bridgeport, West Virginia Patch AM: a 4 min read

Hello Bridgeport! Here's our latest buzz. Let's get into it. ☕️️

In today's newsletter:

  • Bridgeport-area man gets more than six years in federal gun case
  • What Bridgeport educators looked for on yesterday’s primary ballot
  • Why West Virginia wildlife officials say to never rescue that “orphan” fawn

Also on today's calendar: Some Kinda Normal LIVE @ BRICKSIDE FOR THE 1ST TIME EVER!! and 3 more events.

Today's riddle: what do you call a rabbit with fleas? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Wednesday: A shower and t-storm; cooler, with a high of 66 and low of 45 degrees.
  • Thursday: Mostly cloudy, a shower; cool, temps: high: 56, low: 40.
  • Friday: Periods of sunshine, with a high of 67 and low of 49 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Woman gets 21 months for federal sex registry crime (wvnews.com) — A Harrison County man from the Bridgeport area has been sentenced to more than six years in federal prison for illegally possessing multiple firearms despite prior felony convictions. In a related case, a woman with a prior sex offense conviction received 21 months for failing to register, underscoring ongoing federal enforcement in north-central West Virginia.
   

• Live coverage: 2026 West Virginia primary Election (westvirginiawatch.com) — Bridgeport voters turned out at Bridgeport High School on Tuesday’s primary, with local educators and residents stressing how important it is to back candidates who support public schools and community needs. Their comments appear in statewide live coverage of West Virginia’s 2026 primary, which also tracks key races, voter concerns about data centers, school levies, and how to report any election problems.
   

• Found a baby animal? West Virginia officials say leave it be (wdtv.com) — Bridgeport residents are being reminded by West Virginia wildlife officials to resist the urge to pick up seemingly abandoned fawns, birds, or other young animals this spring. The Division of Natural Resources says most babies aren’t actually orphaned, and human contact can attract predators, spread disease, and even violate state law, which carries fines and possible jail time for possessing wildlife without a permit.
   

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

  • LongHorn Steakhouse posted a job opening for Line Cook in Bridgeport. Apply here.
  • Government Jobs posted a job opening for Transportation Maintenance Assistant - Harrison County in Bridgeport. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Bridgeport here.

🗞 Nearby News

Clarksburg

  • Country star Tyler Hubbard performing live in West Virginia 2026 (wvnstv.com)
  • WV News names new editor, sports editor (editorandpublisher.com)
  • WBOY+ to host Primary Election night coverage Tuesday (wboy.com)

Fairmont

  • Marion Co., West Virginia, providing free vaccines, physicals to area students (wvnews.com)
  • Getting schooled on the primary in Mon, Marion (dominionpost.com)

Ok Bridgeport! So now you're in the loop about what's happening today. Thanks for reading, and see you in your inbox next time! Oh -- and if you like what you're reading, invite a friend to Patch AM!

-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: Bugs Bunny ! (Thank you bruce A. for sending it in!)
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