Morgantown
Daily News
Friday, August 1st, 2025
Good morning, Morgantown. Here's your local news at a glance for Friday, the 1st of August.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Ron Wenig and fellow first responders met with Lee Saffel at the Education Center for Mon EMS in Westover during a Lifesaver Award ceremony held this past Wednesday to honor their work saving him when he suffered a heart attack six months ago—Saffel gave heartfelt thanks for the timely help from his son Eli who performed CPR until hospital care arrived. The Dominion Post
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ Preston County police arrested 35-year-old Shane Sager of Terra Alta after his mother reported he attempted to kill her by choking her until she passed out—he now faces charges of strangulation, domestic battery, battery on an officer and assault on an officer. WDTV
- ➤ Curtis Batton, 38, was arrested in Granville after police responded to a disturbance call and found him allegedly strangling a woman—hospital exam confirmed the victim sustained a closed head injury and bruises. WDTV
- ➤ A former teacher at FCI Gilmer pleaded guilty to smuggling methamphetamine into the prison for an inmate in exchange for $4,000 during a three-month period in 2024—she faces up to 20 years in federal prison as sentencing is pending. WDTV
ECONOMY NEWS
- ➤ A report by the Ohio River Valley Institute says that counties in Appalachia with a fracking boom lost jobs and people even though gas production raised local money. Only Monongalia County grew in jobs and income since 2008—maybe because of West Virginia University. West Virginia Public Broadcasting
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Registration is open for the Mountain State Conference on Disabilities, which will be held Sept. 18th—19th at the Morgantown Marriott at Waterfront Place. The event will feature discussions on best practices to support people with disabilities and is open to professionals, students, and caregivers. West Virginia University
- ➤ The new MyWVU Portal will launch in early September for undergraduate and graduate applicants for Spring 2026 while Enrollment Management hosts over 20 training sessions to help staff learn the new system—today, students can still apply using the Common Application. Starting Aug. 25, applicants will use the new Blackthorn tool to register for campus tours and admissions events scheduled for November 1 or later—this change gives the university a modern, unified event management platform. West Virginia University
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Coach Rich Rodriguez said his 2025 Mountaineers will use low sportsbook odds and mixed preseason polls as motivation—he noted that a team built on over 70 new transfer players with an uncertain starting quarterback must rely on rigorous training to win Big 12 games. Local fans in Morgantown remain confident in Rodriguez and see his leadership as key to overcoming outside criticism. The Dominion Post
- ➤ Today, head coach Rich Rodriguez began fall camp at the Milan Puskar Center where he is evaluating five quarterbacks including Nicco Marchiol, Jaylen Henderson, Max Brown, Khalil Wilkins, and Scotty Fox, Jr. He said he will announce the starter when the team plays Robert Morris on Aug 30 at 2:30 p.m. & plans to increase live contact in practice next week. West Virginia University
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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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Frederick Keys vs. West Virginia Black Bears
7:59-10:59 p.m. — Monongalia County Ballpark — Ticket prices vary — Enjoy a thrilling baseball matchup in the heart of West Virginia.
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Frederick Keys at West Virginia Black Bears
7-10 p.m. — Monongalia County Ballpark — Check website for pricing — Enjoy a thrilling baseball match in the scenic beauty of West Virginia.
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Williamsport Crosscutters vs. West Virginia Black Bears
2:30 – 10:59 PM — Monongalia County Ballpark — Check for ticket prices — Enjoy a thrilling baseball game as local teams face off in the summer sun.
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Ruby Summer Concert Series: Maddie and Tae
6:30-8:30 p.m. — Hazel Ruby McQuain Amphitheater — Check website for pricing — Celebrate the grand finale of the Ruby Summer Concert Series with chart-topping duo Maddie & Tae.
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