Morgantown
Daily News
Thursday, July 10th, 2025
Good morning, Morgantown. Here's your local news at a glance for Thursday, the 10th of July.
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Governor Patrick Morrisey announced that the state and local officials have partnered to repair Exit 155 at Chaplin Hill Road on I-79 in Morgantown today. The project will reconfigure the interchange, replace aging bridges, build a two-lane flyover for westbound traffic, and improve the adjacent road into a multi-lane boulevard using a budget of about $135,000,000—half funded by the state. WDTV
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ During a Wednesday morning press conference, Gov. Patrick Morrisey announced that West Virginia recorded the largest drop in overdose deaths nationwide - opioid-related deaths fell by 69%, fentanyl deaths dropped 71%, and methamphetamine deaths dropped 64%. He credited this improvement to efforts such as distributing over 90,000 Naloxone kits and increasing residential treatment beds from 197 to more than 1800. West Virginia Public Broadcasting
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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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Mohigans Annual 5K Run/Walk
10 AM – 12 PM — Morgantown Marriott at Waterfront Place — Registration fee varies — Participate in a community-run event along the scenic rail trail.
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