Morgantown
Daily News
Wednesday, April 23rd, 2025
Good morning, Morgantown. Here's your local news at a glance for Wednesday, the 23rd of April.
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ MonRiverGames and WVU Game Design and Interactive Media will host the third annual Spring Indie Showcase on Saturday, April 26 from 2 to 6 p.m. at the Media Innovation Center at Evansdale Crossing — the free event lets locals playtest digital and physical games made by students, indie developers, and professionals — and offers raffle prizes. West Virginia University
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ WVU open enrollment for Plan Year 2026 runs through May 15 and allows benefits-eligible faculty and staff to add, drop or change coverage. In-person help is available on April 30 from 8:30 a.m. to noon at the Health Sciences Center Pylons while a virtual Benefits Fair is held on April 24 at 9 a.m. West Virginia University
- ➤ The Office of Graduate Education and Life announced the winners of the annual Three-Minute Thesis Competition held on April 10 during Graduate Student Appreciation Week and Research Week. Serhii Bahdasariants earned first place with his presentation on restoring movement after paralysis — while Trevor Smith and Thatcher Stevens placed second and third, and Siti Suwanda received the People’s Choice Award. West Virginia University
- ➤ WVU students studying geoscience and energy engineering now use the tNavigator reservoir simulation software after a $26.8 million in-kind gift from Rock Flow Dynamics was provided through the WVU Foundation. Most licenses are designated for the Statler College and a two-day training session held last fall equipped faculty and students with industry-leading skills (the platform supports advanced reservoir modeling). West Virginia University
- ➤ Hundreds of prospective students and families will visit the campus from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday (April 26) for the WVU junior open house. Parking will be limited around the downtown area of campus. West Virginia University
- ➤ Three WVU Honors College students – Henry Coyle, Corinne Hazel, and Grady King – were awarded the Goldwater Scholarship, which provides $7,500 annually for up to two years to support research in math, engineering, and natural sciences. Their awards highlight the university’s focus on undergraduate research and set the stage for further academic growth. WVU Today
ENVIRONMENT NEWS
- ➤ Mon Power and the City of Morgantown announced plans to plant celestial dogwood near the intersection of Willowdale Road — Grove Street and will share more details on the event soon. WV News
- ➤ West Virginia University has announced a plan to improve its campuses by 2035 — the steps will include a reduction in waste, a 30% cut in campus printing, mandates for new computers and laptops, promoting alternative transportation, and sustainable dining practices — and Sustainability Director Traci Knabenshue said the measures will show students how to practice environmental care. WDTV
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Early voting is underway at the Historic Train Depot at Hazel Ruby McQuain Park in Morgantown’s municipal election where voters face ballot initiatives—one to allow the city manager to live outside city limits with council approval and one on whether to repeal the camping ban law. Polls are open today through Thursday from 7 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. and on Saturday from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Morgantown Magazine
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ The West Virginia University golf team began their Big 12 Championship at Southern Hills Country Club in Tulsa on Tuesday at 9:30 a.m. ET against Baylor, Cincinnati and UCF and will play 18 holes today and on Thursday to finish 72 holes. West Virginia University
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Three Rivers English Springer Spaniel Club Event
April 24-27 — Hazel & J.W. Ruby Community Center — Entry fee required — Experience a weekend of dog shows with specialties and sweepstakes showcasing the best in English Springer Spaniels.
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Brian Regan: Live Stand-Up Comedy
8:00-9:30 p.m. — Metropolitan Theatre — Tickets available — Experience the humorous observations of Brian Regan, renowned for his animated performance and relatable material.
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2025 Spring Electronics Recycle Collection Event
8 AM – 12 PM — Sam's Club — Free entry — Safely dispose of your old electronics while supporting recycling efforts in the community.
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Mylan Park Spring Craft Show
5 AM – 12 PM — Hazel & J.W. Ruby Community Center — Admission details not specified — Brighten your spring with unique hand-crafted items and great finds at the Mylan Park Spring Show.
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Mountain Stage with David Mayfield
7-11 p.m. — Lyell B Clay Concert Theatre — Ticketed event — Experience an evening of diverse musical performances featuring renowned and emerging artists.
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80's Enough Tribute Band Concert
8 PM – 12 AM — Tipsy Teeze Bar, Grill and Music Hall — Ticket details not mentioned — Relive the best of the 80s with this tribute band's electrifying performance.
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Meyer's Outdoor RV Show
— May 15-18 — Dunham's Sports — Free entry — Experience adventure with over 40 RV models and nationwide delivery options.
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Lindsay and The Relics Concert
8-11 p.m. — Tipsy Teeze Bar, Grill and Music Hall — $10 — Enjoy a night of classic rock and pop for a great cause supporting Cydney DeBastiani.
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Tribute to Green Day and Black Sabbath by Dry Spell
8-11:30 p.m. — Tipsy Teeze Bar, Grill and Music Hall — No cover charge — Experience hard-hitting tributes to iconic rock bands in a vibrant local venue.
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WV Three Rivers Festival
5-10 p.m. — Palatine Park — Free entry — Celebrate the start of summer with parades, food, and fireworks at this family-friendly festival.
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