Morgantown
Daily News
Friday, July 18th, 2025
Good morning, Morgantown. Here's your local news at a glance for Friday, the 18th of July.
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ WVU will host free summer workshops on AI, Digital Health, and Bio/Neuro-Inspired Machine Learning from Monday, July 21 through Wednesday, July 23 — the sessions will be held in-person and via Zoom and require registration. West Virginia University
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ On Thursday, the Morgantown Utility Board approved $900,000 in emergency spending to fix a 30-inch sewer line damaged by a landslide along Deckers Creek and to order directional drilling for a water line below the Monongahela River — officials noted that further excavation may reveal unexpected conditions. The Dominion Post
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Morgantown Post 2 rallied late on Wednesday night after trailing in the sixth inning to beat Bridgeport Post 68—scoring seven runs to regain the lead. They advanced to face the winner of Thursday’s 4 p.m. elimination game between Bridgeport Post 68 and Clarksburg Post 13, with the next game scheduled for 7 p.m. The Dominion Post
- ➤ Jarrod West returns to the Charleston Coliseum to coach the WVU alumni team in today's TBT game at 8 p.m.—he will lead his son Lil Jarrod on the court, and the matchup may feel extra emotional if they face Marshall’s team. The Dominion Post
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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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State College Spikes vs West Virginia Black Bears
2:30-9:30 p.m. — Monongalia County Ballpark — Ticket prices vary — Catch an exciting Minor League Baseball clash in scenic Granville, WV.
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Owen Davis and Todd Burge Concert
7-10 p.m. — 123 Pleasant Street — $10 — Enjoy a night of music with Owen Davis and Todd Burge on their We Haven't Changed a Bit Tour.
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Trenton Thunder at West Virginia Black Bears
7-10 p.m. — Monongalia County Ballpark — Ticket pricing varies — Catch a thrilling baseball matchup in the heart of Morgantown.
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Trenton Thunder vs. West Virginia Black Bears
7:59-10:59 p.m. — Monongalia County Ballpark — Cost varies — Enjoy an exciting minor league baseball game in the heart of West Virginia.
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