Morgantown
Daily News
Monday, June 30th, 2025
Good morning, Morgantown. Here's your local news at a glance for Monday, the 30th of June.
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ Based in Morgantown, TMC Technologies advanced its FlexSat and SSDT products, launched in 2024 for NASA, and sold four units to the Department of Defense. The company now plans to widen its customer base to include research universities and industry customers across the U.S. and abroad (its Pleasant Valley Road facility showcases West Virginia innovation). The Dominion Post
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Carmel church celebrated 200 years of service—church leaders held a special ceremony to honor its long history and role in the community. WV News
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ West Virginia University President Gordon Gee will end his four-decade career on July 14 when he hands over leadership to Michael T. Benson as he reflects on years of statewide outreach including tours of all 55 counties. He noted that increased technology has raised student mental health challenges and that while WVU Medicine now reaches nearly everyone in the state, college athletics faces a major crisis amid forthcoming legal and congressional actions—remarks that defined his tenure. MetroNews
- ➤ Marshall University and Fairmont State University have formed a new partnership to expand cybersecurity, health care, manufacturing and energy programs—Marshall President Brad Smith said the agreement evolved from work with WVU to give students more chances to earn degrees and build careers in West Virginia. MetroNews
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Governor Patrick Morrisey announced that ten counties will receive funds for broadband projects, including $10,333,384 to install 362 miles of fiber connecting 2,897 locations in Preston County. Preston County Commission President Don Smith said he is excited about the boost for local businesses, telehealth and education — though some residents remain cautiously optimistic after past delays. MetroNews
- ➤ Last week’s hours-long traffic jam on the Turnpike exposed problems in road management, and the Parkways Authority pledged to fix the issues—residents now call for a full investigation and clear plans to handle such events. The state also faced economic challenges as job losses and a manufacturer moving operations raised concerns over its focus on infrastructure and job growth. 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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Comedy Night at Tipsy Teeze
8-11 p.m. — Tipsy Teeze Bar, Grill and Music Hall — Ages 21+ — Enjoy live comedy performances from talented comedians for a night of laughs.
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