Good morning, Morgantown.

WVU confirmed Wednesday that FallFest has ended after nearly 30 years + the university will offer new Welcome Week events such as the Mountaineer Midway and Movie on Monday, Aug.

17 in the campus downtown area.

On June 19, WVU will induct four Mountaineers (David Alvarez, Steve Antoline, David Hendrickson, and Bill Wilmoth) into the Order of Vandalia to honor their loyalty and service; the ceremony will also honor the memories of five Vandalians who died in the past year.

The John E. Parker WVU Pulmonary and Sleep Symposium will take place July 31 at the Morgantown Marriott at Waterfront Place, offering healthcare professionals continuing education credit plus expert presentations and debate sessions.

A poster session for research submissions is scheduled for July 30.

The Monongalia County Board of Education appointed Dr. Frank Devono to fill the seat vacated by Dr. Christina Fattore Morgan.

Devono (an education veteran with over 45 years of experience) was unanimously selected Tuesday night by BOE President Mike Kelly.

WVU’s new CFO, Chris Kabourek, attended his first Audit Committee meeting on Wednesday in Morgantown and detailed plans for a mid-year audit, including a spot check of bank reconciliations + a review of the 4013b plan for research employees.

The meeting confirmed that CLA’s initial audit report showed no issues.

A ConsumerAffairs study ranked West Virginia as the worst state for having a baby due to high childbirth costs and limited support.

Local families face steep expenses with in-network delivery costs averaging 35% of the median household income, underscoring challenges in maternal care.

Morgantown residents can cool down this summer by visiting the BOM26 Best Ice Cream Shops, where Mountaineer Country Ice Cream tops the list for the fourth time and favorites like Dari-Delite, Jazzy’s Sweet Spot & Pop the Soda Shop & Bakery offer hand-dipped treats and drive-thru service.

WVU’s baseball team headed to Omaha for a historic College World Series appearance as fans + officials gathered under umbrellas to send them off in Clarksburg.

7th Annual ACS Midsummer Mayhem Softball Tournament

June 18-21 — Morgantown / Mylan Park KOA Holiday — Competitive event — Enjoy a weekend of softball with teams from multiple states and explore local attractions in between games.

A Season of Good Taste: Burgers and Brews

6-7 p.m. — West Virginia Botanic Garden — $ — Enjoy flame-grilled burgers and local craft beer with live music in a summer atmosphere.

Randy Arthur Webb Live Performance

8-10 p.m. — Tipsy Teeze Bar, Grill and Music Hall — Free entry — Experience unfiltered rock with heartfelt storytelling from the lead man of SAVING ABEL.

Live Music with Fret Buzz at Tropics

6:30-9 p.m. — Tropics — $15 — Experience a night of energetic live music featuring a rotating lineup from rock to country as part of the summer concert series.

MR 4 on the 4th

8 a.m.–2 p.m. — Morgantown Running — Registration fees apply — Celebrate Independence Day with a festive 4-mile run and kids race in Morgantown.