Morgantown
Daily News
Thursday, March 19th, 2026
Good morning, Morgantown. Here's your local news at a glance for Thursday, the 19th of March.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Residents in western Monongalia County are helping a Blacksville family whose home was destroyed in a Tuesday morning fire. Donation boxes at local businesses and virtual sites will accept cash and clothing over the next few weeks. MetroNews
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Allegheny Image Factory, a Fairmont-based film production company, had two movies rank among the top four on Netflix — both films were shot in spring 2024 across Marion and Harrison counties and boosted local businesses. WDTV
- ➤ Jurassic Quest will take over Mylan Park from March 20–22 with dinosaur rides, bouncy houses, crafts, and expert-led shows, while Brick Fest Live offers interactive LEGO challenges and building races. Guests can pre-register for a sensory hour (Saturday from 8 to 9 a.m.) that adjusts the environment for a calm experience. Morgantown Magazine
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ WVU’s Career Closet, open since fall 2025, offers students free professional attire and private rooms for virtual interviews to boost career readiness. Donations are accepted from Monday to Thursday 8 a.m. to 9 p.m. and Friday 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. at the Davis College Success Center (Agricultural Sciences building). Morgantown Magazine
- ➤ WVU assistant professor Anand Mishra—who leads the Robotics Lab—was selected for the March Faculty Feature as his research blends biology and engineering in creating soft robots, and he will launch a new course this fall while he prepares to reunite with his family in Morgantown. West Virginia University
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ House Bill 5691 directs nearly $3 million from a JUUL settlement to fund vaping cessation programs aimed at reducing teen tobacco use (new reports show over 28 percent of high schoolers use tobacco), and Governor Morrisey has 15 days to sign or veto the bill. West Virginia Public Broadcasting
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ Stacy Roman of Roman’s Wellness Center in Morgantown has expanded her services to include aesthetic and body contouring treatments along with chronic illness care, blending ancient techniques with modern technology + state-of-the-art equipment. The licensed acupuncturist designs her holistic approach to help locals feel well from the inside out. Morgantown Magazine
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Morgantown will host a busy weekend as the WVU women’s team brings its NCAA Tournament to town for the second time, with baseball, track meets, swimming championships, and a dinosaur exhibit at Mylan Park & Granville area. Local officials warn heavy traffic on Saturday from 12 p.m. to 5 p.m. The Dominion Post
- ➤ Pitcher Maxx Yehl threw eight strong innings in his last start and earned two national honors; WVU will face BYU today at 4:30 p.m. as coach Steve Sabins uses his regular rotation to keep the team's hot start going. The Dominion Post
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Stavros Halkias Live Comedy Show
7-10 p.m. — Metropolitan Theatre — Tickets available — Enjoy a night filled with unforgettable laughs from acclaimed comedian Stavros Halkias.
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IDeA State Cancer Trainee Research Conference
April 13-15 — Morgantown Marriott at Waterfront Place — Registration required — A unique symposium focusing on advancing cancer research through trainee collaboration.
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