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Sunday, January 12th, 2025

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Good morning, Morgantown. Here's your local news at a glance for Sunday, the 12th of January.

COMMUNITY NEWS

  • Joan C. Browning, a former Freedom Rider and civil rights activist, reflects on the influence of good neighbors and her journey in the civil rights movement as Morgantown's Community Coalition for Social Justice prepares to celebrate Martin Luther King Jr. Day.  The Dominion Post

GOVERNMENT NEWS

  • Municipalities allocate ARPA funds to diverse projects including infrastructure, health, and economic recovery following the COVID-19 pandemic.  The Dominion Post

SPORTS NEWS

  • No. 21-ranked WVU's men's basketball team, led by coach Darian DeVries, remains focused on winning each game, viewing every opponent as a challenge, as they prepare to face Colorado.  The Dominion Post
  • Freshman Austin Hummel's pinfall victory clinched a win for University High School wrestling team against Bethel Park on Senior Night, highlighting resilience and teamwork.  The Dominion Post
  • Spring Mills High School, highlighted by dual-sport athletes, aims to build on their state championship experiences in both basketball and football as they prepare for a tough matchup against Morgantown.  MetroNews
  • West Virginia native and former Youngstown State offensive lineman, Wyatt Minor, announces transfer to West Virginia University.  WV News

EVENTS

SUBMIT EVENT
  • Mountain Stage Concert Featuring The Mountain Stage Band

    Experience a live concert by The Mountain Stage Band at the Lyell B Clay Concert Theatre in Morgantown.

    Sun, 1/19/25

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  • Nick Davisson Live Performance

    Nick Davisson will perform live at Tipsy Teeze Bar, Grill and Music Hall in Morgantown.

    Fri, 1/31/25

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  • Bob Huggins Fish Fry Benefit

    The Bob Huggins Fish Fry is a longstanding community benefit event featuring food, live music, auctions, and proceeds supporting local causes.

    Sat, 2/1/25

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  • 2025 West Virginia RV Show

    The 2025 West Virginia RV Show features over 50 RV models, on-site financing, exclusive pricing, and seminars by industry experts at the Hazel & J.W. Ruby Community Center.

    Fri, 2/7/25

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REAL ESTATE

SUBMIT LISTING

No new real estate listings today. You can submit one here.

JOB BOARD

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No new job posts today. You can submit one here.

ANNOUNCEMENTS

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