Morgantown
Daily News
Saturday, May 31st, 2025
Good morning, Morgantown. Here's your local news at a glance for Saturday, the 31st of May.
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ Monongalia County police arrested Julia Fowler (51) for allegedly stealing thousands in jewelry from elderly clients she cared for after multiple reports, and she now faces two counts of felony financial exploitation with a $100,000 bond. WDTV
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Career Services announced today a new website and the Mountaineers Virtual Career Closet to offer career tools and resources for students, alumni, staff & employers. The platform consolidates a faculty toolkit, blogs, and employment help with financial assistance available for those who qualify. West Virginia University
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Residents across West Virginia and visitors will be able to fish on public waterways without paying a license fee during Free Fishing Days on June 7—8. WV News
- ➤ The United Mine Workers of America celebrated the General Services Administration’s decision to reverse plans for closing more than 30 Mine Safety and Health Administration field offices (critical for prompt inspections) amid concerns that longer travel times would delay emergency responses (a key safety issue for miners). MetroNews
- ➤ Eligible seniors can now receive free vouchers for locally grown produce through the annual Senior Farmers Market Nutrition Program run by the Department of Agriculture. Residents must apply at their county senior services department & can redeem the vouchers at designated markets from June 2 to Oct. 31. West Virginia Public Broadcasting
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Morgantown High School beat Wheeling Park 7-3 on Thursday when nine walks and timely hitting helped the Mohigans advance to their second straight state tournament at GoMart Ballpark—coach Pat Sherald praised sophomore Maddox Boggs for his seven strong innings and noted the team was set to play an undetermined opponent in the Class AAAA semifinals. The Dominion Post
- ➤ The West Virginia University baseball team began NCAA Regional play on May 30 at Doug Kingsmore Stadium in Clemson, South Carolina as they took on No.3-seeded Kentucky at noon and earned the No.2 seed; the game aired on ESPNU. West Virginia University
- ➤ West Virginia's football schedule was announced by the Big 12 Conference office and ESPN—covering game times and broadcast partners for the first three games and the Friday night matchup at BYU. The season will open on Aug. 30 at 2 p.m. when the Mountaineers host Robert Morris at Milan Puskar Stadium. West Virginia University
-
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.
-
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.
-
Ben Benson Live Performance
8-11 p.m. — Tipsy Teeze Bar, Grill and Music Hall — $10 — Enjoy an electrifying performance by Ben Benson in a vibrant local venue.
-
2025 High Point National - Pro Motocross - Round 4
6-9 a.m. — High Point Raceway — Check website for costs — Witness the thrilling competition of top pro motocross racers and enjoy local fare in an interactive Sponsor Village.
-
Clay Justice Performance
8-11 p.m. — Tipsy Teeze Bar, Grill and Music Hall — Check for ticket prices — Enjoy a lively evening with Clay Justice in a vibrant Morgantown venue.
-
Virtual Tour of Senior Living
9 AM - 7 PM — Harmony at Morgantown — Free entry — Explore the best of senior living with tours highlighting exceptional care and dining options.
No new real estate listings today. You can submit one here.
No new job posts today. You can submit one here.
No new community announcements today. You can submit one here.
TODAY'S FOOD FOR THOUGHT
The truth is found when people are free to pursue it.
Know who said this? Send us an email!
Reveal the authorAbout Morgantown Daily News
Welcome to the Morgantown Daily News, your community newsletter that's anything but snooze-worthy, packed with positive, impactful local news + events across the Morgantown, West Virginia community. If you like the Morgantown Daily News, support us by subscribing to our email newsletter and sharing us with your friends and family in Morgantown.
Advertising Opportunities
Advertising with us will make sure you stay at the top of everyone's mind—in Morgantown and across West Virginia. You can learn more here. We'll work together to build a custom plan to hit your goals this year.
Alternatively, you can submit events, announcements, real estate listings, and job postings. We'll include them in our newsletter on whichever dates you like.
Community, delivered
Our hyper-local media company activates communities through daily email newsletters that curate the most positive, impactful local news + events – all for free.
Subscribe to Morgantown Daily News
A free Morgantown community newsletter.
- Daily local news
- We curate the most positive, impactful local news + events.
- 6AM City
- A publication of 6AM City, the nation's leading local newsletter-first media network. Nominate your city.
© 6AM City Inc. 2025. All rights reserved. Privacy Policy. Terms of Service. Questions? Contact us here
Sitemap: https://morgantowndailynews.com/sitemap