Morgantown
Daily News
Thursday, May 1st, 2025
Good morning, Morgantown. Here's your local news at a glance for Thursday, the 1st of May.
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Hosted by two-time Grammy Award winner David Mayfield, the final Mountain Stage show will feature blues and roots artist Eric Bibb along with Moira Smiley, The Rhizome Project, Twisted Pine, The McCrary Sisters, and Yasmin Williams, set to begin at 7 p.m. Sunday (May 4) at the Canady Creative Arts Center. West Virginia University
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Morgantown High School won its third straight state title at the 2025 West Virginia Academic Showdown on Saturday — emerging as the grand champion in the competition. WV News
- ➤ Morgantown High School student-athletes signed on Wednesday morning to continue their academic and athletic careers at the MHS library on Wilson Avenue — with family, friends, teammates and coaches present. Riley Brabson will play Division I soccer at Mercyhurst, Lucie Hatcher will play basketball at D’Youville, Kylan Blunt will join Kentucky Christian for football, and state volleyball champions Audrey Buck, Giatta Iquinto and Ellie Thornton are headed to Arkansas-Fort Smith, West Virginia State and Waynesburg, respectively. The Dominion Post
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ The municipal election ended with Jodi Hollingshead, Jenny Selin, and Mark Downs winning council seats—taking office on July 1—to serve until June 30 while 1,900 ballots were cast at a 14% turnout. Voters also rejected proposals that would let the city manager live outside Morgantown and repeal the camping ban—measures that will remain in effect. Morgantown Magazine
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ Science experts say that if you get a poison ivy rash when you are outdoors, you can use plants like jewelweed and plantain as a natural remedy if soap and water are not available. MaryBeth Babos and Marybeth Mitcham explained that plant juices may help neutralize the oil—urushiol—while warning against harsh treatments like bleach. West Virginia Public Broadcasting
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ The No. 16 West Virginia University baseball team closed its season series with Marshall on April 30 at GoMart Ballpark in Charleston when first pitch was thrown at 6 p.m. The team finished the season with a record of 37 to 5 that keeps them first in the Big 12. West Virginia University
- ➤ Morgantown High captured its fourth consecutive OVAC Big School tennis title on Tuesday after finishing the tournament at Wheeling Park when weather delayed play. Max Chen won the No. 3 boys' singles match 8-1 over Dover’s Jeremy Cappel while Larry Du took the No. 2 match 8-1 over Dover’s Nathan Ricker — both wins helped the team seal a 24 to 22 victory over Dover. 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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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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Laurel Mountain Tumbleweed Performance
8-11 p.m. — Tipsy Teeze Bar, Grill and Music Hall — $10 — Enjoy a night of live music with Laurel Mountain Tumbleweed in Morgantown's vibrant venue.
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