Morgantown
Daily News
Tuesday, August 19th, 2025
Good morning, Morgantown. Here's your local news at a glance for Tuesday, the 19th of August.
ACCIDENTS NEWS
- ➤ Fire crews from Morgantown, Westover, Star City and Brookhaven responded on Saturday at 4:30 p.m. to a blaze at the Villages at West Run apartment complex on 301 Falcon Run—occurring two days before West Virginia University students return to class—with officials reporting no damage details yet. WDTV
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Faculty, staff, students and community members are invited to share input at listening sessions for WVU's provost search scheduled from Aug. 29 to Sept. 3 in Morgantown, Beckley and Keyser; on the Morgantown campus, one session will be held in Mountainlair Blue Ballroom on Aug. 29 at 9 a.m. and a student session will be at Vandalia Lounge on Sept. 3 at 7:30 p.m. — the Provost Search Committee will use feedback to help Greenwood Asher & Associates vet candidates. West Virginia University
- ➤ WVU is offering a workshop series on high-performance computing for faculty and graduate students whose research needs exceed what desktop computers can handle. One online session ran from 10 a.m. to noon on Aug. 18 and additional sessions will be held from 10 a.m. to noon on Aug. 21, 25 and 28—this training covers HPC, parallel computing and data science. West Virginia University
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Monongalia County schools start today with a School Safety Officer in every building in a program by the sheriff’s department, county board of education and county commission—these officers, which include state, local and retired federal law enforcement, will patrol the schools and help stop active shooter threats under a new state law. MetroNews
- ➤ Governor Patrick Morrisey announced Monday that over $2.5 million in funding—distributed to 22 programs statewide—will help fight child abuse and sexual assault. Local agencies such as the Monongalia County Child Advocacy Center will use part of the funds to enhance vital support services. WDTV
- ➤ The American Civil Liberties Union and Mountain State Justice refiled a lawsuit to block Governor Morrisey's vaccine exemption order as schools reopen this week — they say the order weakens state vaccine rules — to keep current immunization standards. The suit asks a court for a temporary restraining order — to stop the policy that lets parents opt out of required shots — while the case is pending. WDTV
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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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Mahoning Valley Scrappers vs. West Virginia Black Bears
7:59-10:59 p.m. — Monongalia County Ballpark — Tickets required — Catch an exciting baseball showdown with local teams in action.
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Mahoning Valley Scrappers at West Virginia Black Bears
6:30-9:30 p.m. — Monongalia County Ballpark — Cost Varies — Catch an exciting baseball match as the Scrappers take on the Black Bears.
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West Virginia Wine and Jazz Festival 2025
3-9 p.m. — Ruby Amphitheater at Hazel Ruby McQuain Park — Tickets available now — Celebrate music, wine, and community at this vibrant festival.
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Mon County Fair 2025
9 a.m.-6 p.m. — Hazel & J.W. Ruby Community Center at Mylan Park — Check official website for entry fees — Experience a local celebration with thrilling rides, agricultural exhibits, and live entertainment suitable for all ages.
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William Matheny Performance
7-10 p.m. — 123 Pleasant Street — Cost info unavailable — Experience the storytelling prowess of William Matheny as he connects common experiences in an engaging way.
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Pittsburgh Panthers vs. West Virginia Mountaineers
3:30-5 p.m. — Mountaineer Field at Milan Puskar Stadium — Ticket prices vary — A thrilling gridiron rivalry awaits as the Panthers clash with the Mountaineers.
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