Morgantown
Daily News
Sunday, June 22nd, 2025
Good morning, Morgantown. Here's your local news at a glance for Sunday, the 22nd of June.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Continual rains over Father’s Day weekend caused severe flooding at Westover City Park, leaving baseball fields turned into a pond and bleachers floating—officials closed the park until damage is assessed and repairs begin for rescheduled games. The Dominion Post
- ➤ Stewartstown residents met Saturday at the community building to learn about and discuss the 105-mile MARL transmission project, which may lower property values, raise electric bills, and lead to eminent domain on private land. Speakers explained that as NextEra Energy will file for state approval in early fall, additional meetings—such as one scheduled for June 29 at Rexroad Auction in Bruceton Mills—may influence the final route+ response efforts. The Dominion Post
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ The state Economic Development Department’s $9 million federal grant for its digital equity program ended on May 9 with nearly $8.79 million saved, and both Gov. Morrisey and the department left questions unanswered—while on Thursday, Morrisey announced new funding to deploy 362 miles of fiber in 10 counties so high-speed broadband will reach 2,897 locations. The Dominion Post
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ University beat Nitro 53-48 in the Hope Gas Morgantown Shootout on June 20 at 4:30 p.m.—photos show the score while former MLB pitcher David Carpenter, an East Fairmont and WVU graduate, now manages the Marlins' top affiliate after pitching in 222 games. MetroNews
- ➤ Morgantown High alum Maddox Bowers played as a holder for Glenville State last fall and now serves as the second-string quarterback as he works every day to be ready in case he is called to lead—he praised the new athletic complex by the football field and the strong team spirit that makes the campus feel like a second home. The Dominion Post
- ➤ Morgantown registered a 65-33 win over Bridgeport in the opening game of the Hope Gas Morgantown Shootout at Mylan Park on June 21 — the result set the stage for a competitive tournament. MetroNews
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Mahoning Valley Scrappers at West Virginia Black Bears
7:59-10:59 p.m. — Monongalia County Ballpark — Ticketed event — Enjoy an exciting baseball game between the Scrappers and Black Bears.
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The Marshall Lowry Band Live Performance
7 PM - 1 AM — Tipsy Teeze Bar, Grill and Music Hall — Check the event for entry details — Enjoy live music as part of the 35th Annual Joz Noz Kidz Legends Weekend.
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Mahoning Valley Scrappers at West Virginia Black Bears
7-10 p.m. — Monongalia County Ballpark — Tickets available — Enjoy an evening of minor league baseball action in Mountaineer country.
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Mahoning Valley Scrappers Take on West Virginia Black Bears
7:59-10:59 p.m. — Monongalia County Ballpark — Ticket prices vary — Enjoy a thrilling minor league baseball matchup between two competitive teams.
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