Morgantown
Daily News
Monday, January 27th, 2025
Good morning, Morgantown. Here's your local news at a glance for Monday, the 27th of January.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Michele Herring remains positive after losing her historic family home to a fire, with strong community support and no harm to the adjacent kennel business. The Dominion Post
ACCIDENTS NEWS
- ➤ Family announces a Pennsylvania man missing in the Morgantown area was found deceased, his vehicle retrieved from Cheat Lake. WV News
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ The Art Museum of West Virginia University unveils spring exhibits focusing on gender, storytelling, and the intersection of art and technology, open through May 11. The Dominion Post
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Morgantown High School's Kerianne Smead received the Presidential Award for Excellence in Mathematics and Science Teaching for her engaging and practical approach to teaching math. MetroNews
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Members of the Morgantown Civilian Police Review and Advisory Board express concerns over the slow appointment process by city officials, impacting the board's functionality and oversight role. MetroNews
- ➤ The Morgantown Land Reuse & Preservation Agency seeks an additional $600,000 from the city budget for redevelopment projects in lower Greenmont, aiming to address a funding shortfall for property acquisitions aimed at creating affordable housing. The Dominion Post
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Nick Davisson Live Performance
Nick Davisson will perform live at Tipsy Teeze Bar, Grill and Music Hall in Morgantown.
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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.
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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.
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West Virginia Chocolate, Wine and Shine Festival
The WV Chocolate, Wine & Shine Festival features a variety of chocolatiers, specialty foods, and West Virginia wines and moonshines at the Hazel & J.W. Ruby Community Center.
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Mountain Stage Concert
The Mountain Stage Band will perform live at the Lyell B Clay Concert Theatre in Morgantown.
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Bryce Nolan Live Performance
Bryce Nolan will perform live at Tipsy Teeze Bar, Grill and Music Hall in Morgantown, West Virginia.
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Morgantown Polar Plunge for Special Olympics WV
Participants will plunge into Cheat Lake at Dockside Grille to raise funds for Special Olympics athletes, with various prizes and participant perks based on fundraising levels.
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