Morgantown
Daily News
Sunday, March 16th, 2025
Good morning, Morgantown. Here's your local news at a glance for Sunday, the 16th of March.
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Attorney General J.B. McCuskey warned residents that scammers are targeting flood relief efforts by posing as charities and offering fake repair estimates. He urged everyone to check credentials on the Secretary of State website—ensuring both charity and contractor are registered—before giving money or hiring help. MetroNews
- ➤ Gov. Patrick Morissey's FY2026 budget shows nearly half state revenue will come from federal funds while DOGE is closing nine federal offices to save lease costs and dismissing probationary employees, though judges have ordered these cuts be reversed. DOGE will also post daily federal payment details to show disbursements to agencies like WVU—highlighting the ongoing impact of federal money in West Virginia. The Dominion Post
- ➤ Senator Capito’s office confirmed that the congressionally directed spending program for fiscal year 2025 will not include earmarks—an announcement that raises concerns in Morgantown where officials have not received any official notice regarding federal grants for projects including nearly $35 million for WVU and over $26 million for the Industrial Park Access Road Project. Local agencies in lower Greenmont plan to combine private funds with existing resources to proceed with revitalization despite the setback. The Dominion Post
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ WVU football coach Rich Rodriguez said the team will use spring break to review its roster as players leave campus this week—he plans to discuss transfers and cuts to meet the NCAA limit of 105 players before the Aug. 30th game against Robert Morris. The Dominion Post
- ➤ The Morgantown girls’ basketball team lost 62—45 to top-seeded Spring Valley in the Class AAAA state championship game in Charleston on Saturday. Sophomore Tatum DeVries led Morgantown with 16 points as Spring Valley built an early lead that they could not overcome. The Dominion Post
- ➤ The Timberwolves from Spring Valley beat the Mohigans 62-45 at the Charleston Coliseum on a game where they shot 49 percent and held Morgantown to 12 field goals and eight paint points. The win capped their season and earned them their first state championship — they led for more than 27 minutes at the end. MetroNews
- ➤ The West Virginia rifle team secured its 20th national championship for the first time since 2017 after senior Natalie Perrin scored 598 and freshman Ashlyn Blake scored 597 — edging runner-up Kentucky by one point — with Coach Jon Hammond leading his team in 19 seasons in Morgantown. WDTV
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IXL Live Workshop in Morgantown, WV
This hands-on workshop offers educators the opportunity to explore effective strategies for using IXL's assessment tools and curriculum in their classrooms.
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Live Performance by the Davisson Brothers Band
The Davisson Brothers Band, a genre-blurring mountain rock band, will perform live at Tipsy Teeze Bar, Grill and Music Hall in Morgantown, West Virginia.
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Cassidy Paige Band Live Performance
The Cassidy Paige Band will perform alongside special guest Alec Angus at Tipsy Teeze Bar, Grill and Music Hall in Morgantown, West Virginia.
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JCPenney Suit-Up Event at Morgantown Mall
This event offers exclusive discounts on professional attire for all WVU students, including suits, dresses, and accessories.
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Chase Matthew Concert
8 p.m. | Tipsy Teeze Bar, Grill and Music Hall | $10 - $200 | Enjoy an evening of live music with Chase Matthew at a top-rated venue.
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Walker Taylor Live Performance
8:00 – 9:30 PM — Tipsy Teeze Bar, Grill and Music Hall — $15 — Enjoy the soulful melodies of Walker Taylor, inspired by country music's finest.
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9 to 5 - The Musical
7-8:30 p.m. — Lyell B Clay Concert Theatre — Ticket prices vary — Enjoy the spirited music of Dolly Parton in this delightful adaptation of a classic tale.
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Henry Clay 30K
12 PM — Coopers Rock State Forest — Registration required — Experience the thrill of mountain biking at this exciting event hosted by the West Virginia Mountain Bike Association.
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