Morgantown
Daily News
Wednesday, February 12th, 2025
Good morning, Morgantown. Here's your local news at a glance for Wednesday, the 12th of February.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Morgantown's Citizens Academy offers a free, ten-week course to residents providing an in-depth look at local government operations, open for applications until March 3, 2025. The Dominion Post
- ➤ A Community Engagement Expo at WVU's Mountainlair invites nonprofits to connect with the community for volunteer and collaboration opportunities from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Feb. 13. West Virginia University
- ➤ WVU Facilities crews have temporarily fixed a water main leak near Parking Lot 80, restoring water to the Health Sciences Center, though some areas may still experience low pressure. West Virginia University
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ West Virginia University's Student Media facilities receive a $100,000 upgrade funded by donations, benefiting students in radio and journalism with state-of-the-art technologies. West Virginia University
- ➤ WVU expects a $12 million annual reduction in research funding due to the NIH's changes to indirect cost recovery rates, which could impact the university's research capabilities. The Daily Athenaeum
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Hope Gas is proceeding with legal actions to secure land for its Morgantown Connector Project, with varying degrees of success and compensation offered to affected landowners. The Dominion Post
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ The West Virginia University rifle team defeated No. 3 Kentucky to win their 16th Great America Rifle Conference Regular Season title, marking their 26th consecutive regular season win. West Virginia University
- ➤ The West Virginia University men's soccer team will play five games in the 2025 spring, including participating in the Spring Soccer Cup with college soccer's top programs. West Virginia University
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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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Chance Stanley Acoustic Show
Chance Stanley, a singer-songwriter from Mississippi, will perform an acoustic show at Gene's Beer Garden with no cover charge, open to all ages.
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WV Hunting and Fishing Show 2025
The WV Hunting and Fishing Show features a wide range of outdoor products and services, making it the largest outdoor event in the region.
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Kathleen Madigan Comedy Show
Kathleen Madigan, acclaimed as the 'funniest woman in America' and a staple on major late-night shows, brings her insightful and humorous observations to the stage for a night of comedy.
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Season IV: Fantasie - Chamber Music Concert
This concert features an eclectic lineup of chamber music works, including Mendelssohn, Frank Bridge, and Dvorak, performed live in Morgantown, West Virginia.
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Carnival Night Out for Kids
This event offers a fun-filled evening of activities and games for children, allowing parents a night off while their kids engage with the cast of Morgantown Dance.
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