Morgantown
Daily News
Wednesday, April 30th, 2025
Good morning, Morgantown. Here's your local news at a glance for Wednesday, the 30th of April.
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ Francisco Ortiz (50) was sentenced to three years in federal prison for bank fraud after he diverted more than $650,000 from a Morgantown medical practice for personal use and must pay $692,176.19 in restitution following an FBI investigation. WDTV
- ➤ William Kenneth Frame, 38, of Birch River was arrested Monday in Nicholas County after he allegedly fired his gun during an argument outside a home and then entered to sexually assault a woman — he is now held at Central Regional Jail on $50,000 bail. MetroNews
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Today, WVU confirmed the reversal of nine student SEVIS record terminations at its Morgantown campus that occurred on April 15 based on a criminal records check. The reversals followed an April 24 lawsuit by the ACLU on behalf of a Pakistani student—whose record was restored on April 25—and the university said it is working with affected students. The Daily Athenaeum
- ➤ Two WVU researchers—Camila Romero from Morgantown and Christopher Smith from Point Pleasant—were selected as NSF Graduate Research Fellows to support their STEM studies. Romero will soon begin a doctorate in psychology while Smith will continue his work in biomedical engineering, both benefiting from WVU’s ASPIRE Office support. WVU Today
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Senator Shelley Moore Capito said on Tuesday morning that some NIOSH workers will return to the Morgantown facility this week to resume coal miner and firefighter safety functions temporarily — she is also working with HHS to permanently restore these programs following earlier layoffs. WDTV
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ WVU junior pitcher Ben McDougal was named Student-Athlete of the Week—he pitched 5 scoreless innings and earned his first save in a 4-3 win over UCF on the weekend. The Mountaineers will take on Marshall today in Charleston at 6 p.m. West Virginia University
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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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Girls' Night Out 2025: Roaring '20s
6-10 p.m. — Erickson Alumni Center — Fundraiser for child abuse victims — Step back in time for a glitzy evening supporting local children in need.
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