Here's your local news at a glance for Tuesday, the 7th of July.
Good morning, Morgantown.
🏘️ Community
The Mountaineer Area Rescue Group (MARG) received over $150k from the Kiwanis Club and Kiwanis Foundation to buy a new first response vehicle and mobile command trailer.
The funds will help the group serve children, seniors and others during outdoor rescue missions.
🎭 Culture
Mon County Parks & Recreation hosts a summer concert series that offers live music and family activities — a recent event at Mason-Dixon Historical Park featured 18 Strings, and upcoming concerts at Chestnut Ridge Park and Mason-Dixon continue the tradition with affordable admission.
Cinematographer J. Roy Hunt, born in a Fayette County coal town, built custom camera gear and luxury Housecars for early Hollywood films.
A 1937 Housecar is on permanent display at the RV/MH Hall of Fame Museum, celebrating his inventive legacy + lasting impact on film history.
🎓 Education
WVU Bookstore has launched First Day Complete for Fall 2026, offering undergraduates required textbooks & materials at a flat rate on a rental basis.
Faculty and instructors must submit course material adoptions via the Adoption Insight Portal soon so students know anticipated costs after a 24% savings last year.
Miriam Mason, a school counselor at Mylan Park Elementary School, was named a finalist for state Counselor of the Year.
She supports Title I students and serves as the school’s wellness coordinator; winners will be revealed at the Champions of Learning Gala on Sept. 8.
🌲 Environment
State wildlife officials stocked over 50 lakes and ponds with channel catfish during late June, offering families a simple way to start fishing at public waters — anglers aged 15 and older must carry a valid fishing license and ID.
🏈 Sports
WVU's Gavin Kelly will represent Team USA at the World Collegiate Baseball Championship in Taichung City, Taiwan, from July 11-15.
The standout, who finished his sophomore season with a .382 average and 19 home runs, will begin play on Saturday against Korea.
West Virginia University has unveiled its 2026 home football promotional schedule at Milan Puskar Stadium, featuring Gold Rush (Sept.
26 vs. Oklahoma State), Coal Rush (Oct. 10 vs. Arizona), and Stripe the Stadium (Oct. 17 vs. Cincinnati).
🎉 Morgantown Events
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John R. Miller & William Matheny Concert
8 p.m. — 123 Pleasant Street — Ticket pricing varies — Enjoy a night of live music from talented artists John R. Miller and William Matheny.
Queen City Funk and Soul Concert
7-10 p.m. — Tropics — $15 — Enjoy a vibrant night of live music featuring Queen City Funk as part of the summer concert series.
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