Morgantown
Daily News
Monday, April 28th, 2025
Good morning, Morgantown. Here's your local news at a glance for Monday, the 28th of April.
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ West Virginia schools must remove foods with seven banned artificial dyes by August 1 — the Department of Education provided counties with a list of affected products while vendors are reformulating items to meet the new rule. MetroNews
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Morgantown voters will decide Tuesday on an ordinance that bans camping and storing personal property on public areas—passed last September after years of debates over local drug and safety issues—which could bring fines and jail for repeat violators while aiming to push those affected toward treatment. Local officials say this measure, sparked by concerns from encampments like Diamond Village, will address public safety and health needs. MetroNews
- ➤ GreenPower received orders for 91 electric school buses but has delivered only 12 for West Virginia schools. Delays from a disrupted EPA grant and a state rule to work with a dealer have slowed production—state officials are monitoring the situation to protect taxpayer dollars. MetroNews
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ The West Virginia First Foundation has begun a deep dive into overdose death data to understand uneven trends and develop better treatments for substance abuse disorder. Its New Horizons Committee—led by Alys Smith and members including Matthew Harvey, Dr. Matthew Christiansen, Jon Dower, and Dr. Steven Corder—will study innovative strategies to support prevention and recovery efforts statewide. MetroNews
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Wyatt Milum, a standout lineman from Spring Valley and WVU, was picked as a third-round draft choice by the Jacksonville Jaguars—he recorded 34 of his last 36 games without allowing a sack and plans to protect his new quarterback in the NFL. MetroNews
- ➤ West Virginia edged UCF 4—3 on Sunday at John Euliano Park in Orlando—completing its fourth consecutive series sweep against a Big 12 opponent with key plays from Rineart and White. The Mountaineers now lead the conference and will travel Wednesday to face Marshall while preparing for a deciding series against Kansas. The Dominion Post
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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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