Morgantown
Daily News
Wednesday, July 9th, 2025
Good morning, Morgantown. Here's your local news at a glance for Wednesday, the 9th of July.
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ Dari-Delite, an ice cream shop at 3837 Earl L Core Road, is celebrating 40 years of service this summer by offering ice cream, milkshakes, sundaes and made-to-order fast food. Owner Johnny Nuce said he started the shop in 1985 with his late brother and noted his 88-year-old mother still makes weekday lunch specials (summer hours are 8 a.m. to 10 p.m. Monday-Saturday and 2 p.m. to 10 p.m. on Sunday) to meet customer demand. The Daily Athenaeum
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ Tajh Miller, 36, from Cumberland was arrested in Morgantown for beating and strangling a woman with a plastic bag after her mother reported the assault weeks ago—he now faces a $155,000 bond. WDTV
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ State Treasurer Larry Pack said enrollment in the Hope Scholarship program increased nearly 40% from last year — a rise that may allow more students to gain assistance in the upcoming 2025-26 school year — as state data confirms the program's strong growth. WV News
- ➤ The University Police Department tells students to travel with a friend and pay attention when on or off campus. The department will start an Adopt-a-Cop program in the fall and has added a panic alarm to the LiveSafe app—so students can quickly call for help—ensuring they are safe. The Daily Athenaeum
ENVIRONMENT NEWS
- ➤ A study from West Virginia University found microplastics in Appalachian fish—raising concerns about their impact on the ecosystem. West Virginia University
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ The FAA has asked Morgantown Municipal Airport to start a planning process for new safety measures at the north end of its runway and the city council approved a grant agreement that matches a local contribution of $20,925 with $397,564 in federal funds. Airport Director Jon Vrabel said the plan will take six to nine months and tie the safety project to the planned runway extension + support additional property and hangar developments for larger aircraft. The Dominion Post
- ➤ Wyoming County and eight other counties used opioid settlement funds to pay their regional jail bills as a response to serious budget strains caused by the opioid crisis — a move allowed under state spending rules. Some experts warn that while this usage meets legal guidelines, it does not address long-term needs for treatment and recovery programs. West Virginia Public Broadcasting
- ➤ A new law will require members of West Virginia’s Central Abuse Registry to pay $125 each January and those on the sex offender registry to pay $125 from January 1 to June 30 in order to fund mental health services for deputies — failure to pay the fee will lead to a county court judgment lien that is lifted once the fee is paid. WDTV
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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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State College Spikes at West Virginia Black Bears
7-10 p.m. — Monongalia County Ballpark — Check website for pricing — Experience a thrilling baseball matchup as the State College Spikes take on the West Virginia Black Bears.
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