Morgantown
Daily News
Thursday, May 8th, 2025
Good morning, Morgantown. Here's your local news at a glance for Thursday, the 8th of May.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Campus community members can drop off unwanted items at any residence hall or donation station in Morgantown to support the Blue and Gold Mine Sale until May 14. The sale is scheduled for May 17 at Milan Puskar Stadium+ each year, about 25 tons of goods are diverted from landfills and more than $250,000 is raised for United Way. West Virginia University
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ James Evans, 35, from Horsham, Pa, was sentenced to 19 years and 7 months in federal prison for trafficking fentanyl, methamphetamine, and cocaine in Morgantown — federal officials reported that a search warrant uncovered over 150 grams of fentanyl, additional drugs, and multiple firearms in the apartment. WDTV
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Governor Patrick Morrisey signed an executive order to allow school immunization exemptions based on religious and moral beliefs even though state law permits only medical exemptions, and state officials soon reversed their guidelines under his direction+lawmakers and experts say the move will face a court challenge for lacking proper support. MetroNews
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Morgantown High School boys’ lacrosse team won 18-5 over Martinsburg on Wednesday night at Pony Lewis Field + they will play today in the semifinals against the winner of the University and Fairmont Senior game. The Dominion Post
- ➤ Tuesday night, Pitt ended an eight game losing streak against WVU with a 10 to 9 walk off win at Charles L. Cost Field in Pittsburgh when a three run home run by Jayden Melendez spurred their comeback. WVU led 9 to 5 before the final play — they will try to earn their 40th win in Friday’s Big 12 series at Kansas State. The Dominion Post
- ➤ Travis Trickett returns to Morgantown to speak on the 3 Guys Before The Game podcast about WVU football and basketball with Brad Howe, Hoppy Kercheval and Tony Caridi. He explains his return to the program and the rebuilding of the WVU roster—drawing on his experience working with top coaches Bobby Bowden, Nick Sabin, Jimbo Fisher and Rich Rodriguez. MetroNews
- ➤ West Virginia baseball lost 10-9 to Pitt Tuesday when shaky pitching allowed the Panthers to score five runs in the ninth inning, and the team will face Kansas State on Friday as it seeks to tie its season win record and contend for the Big 12 crown (39-8 record). MetroNews
- ➤ Bridgeport’s pitcher Jacob Stavrakis allowed one run in the first inning at Mylan Park on Wednesday but then threw six shutout frames to give his team a 4-1 win over Morgantown—his varied pitches helped him overcome the early error. The split follows Morgantown’s earlier win, and Stavrakis said his pitch mix was key to his comeback. MetroNews
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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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Open House at 2052 Mountain Ash Lane
2-4 p.m. — 2052 Mountain Ash Lane, Westover, WV — Free entry — Explore a luxury townhome in a serene community with stunning mountain views and upscale amenities.
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Free Play Freedom Day
9 AM – 8 PM — Peak Health Aquatic Center at Mylan Park — Free entry — Dive into fun with free swimming, splash pad, and a movie night at dusk.
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