Morgantown
Daily News
Friday, April 25th, 2025
Good morning, Morgantown. Here's your local news at a glance for Friday, the 25th of April.
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Today at the 3rd floor atrium of Brooks Hall from 9 to 11 a.m., 20 undergraduate students from the WVU Center for Resilient Communities will present action research developed with local organizations — covering topics such as community economic development, environmental justice and food system transformation — to share new insights with the university community. West Virginia University
- ➤ WVU faculty remembered Loulie Canady, a 93-year-old supporter of the College of Creative Arts and Media who died on March 8. Her legacy includes creating a scholarship and supporting the Canady Creative Arts Center—efforts that helped many students pursue creative learning. The Daily Athenaeum
- ➤ The School of Theatre and Dance is hosting a costume shop tag sale tomorrow, April 26, at the Douglas O. Blaney Lobby of the Canady Creative Arts Center from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. The sale will offer costume pieces, patterns, accessories and fabrics — including transforming dresses from Rodgers and Hammerstein’s Cinderella, Rapunzel’s wig set from Into the Woods and choir robes from 9 to 5 — and only cash and checks will be accepted. West Virginia University
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Coal miner Harry Wiley from Kanawha County filed a lawsuit on April 7 against HHS Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. saying the April 1 layoffs at the Morgantown NIOSH facility put miners’ health at risk — he seeks the restoration of the facility and its staff. The Daily Athenaeum
- ➤ Governor Patrick Morrisey signed Lauren’s Law Thursday afternoon in Morgantown to increase penalties for fentanyl-related crimes and to send a stern message to drug dealers—aiming to target all top-tier drug offenses. Named after WVU graduate Lauren Cole who died from unknowingly ingesting fentanyl, the law amends the state criminal code with new mandatory prison sentences for serious drug-related crimes. WDTV
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ West Virginia Leadership Education in Neurodevelopmental Disabilities will host the Connecting Families and Providers: A Pathway to Team-Based Care conference May 15—16. The pre-conference on May 15 will offer in-person active learning sessions for two groups of 10 providers while day two will feature interactive Zoom webinars for both families and providers. West Virginia University
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Head coach Lorri Lipscomb led her softball team to a 3-0 shutout win over Wheeling Park on Wednesday at ISS Field at Mylan Park, with Maddie Wisman tossing a complete one-hit game — earning six strikeouts including her 100th of the season. The team scored early, secured its 15th win on the 2025 calendar, and honored Armed Forces Day with a first pitch by Lipscomb’s retired brother. The Dominion Post
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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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90s & 00s Night with Motorcycle Drive-By
8 PM - 2 AM — Tropics — Entry fee unknown — Celebrate the return of Motorcycle Drive-By while singing along to your favorite hits from the 90s and 00s.
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