Morgantown
Daily News
Friday, August 22nd, 2025
Good morning, Morgantown. Here's your local news at a glance for Friday, the 22nd of August.
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Morgantown magazine examined the history of the PRT—set to mark its 50th anniversary later this year—to show its evolution and impact in our community. West Virginia University
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ WVU’s Visitors Center in One Waterfront Place welcomes prospective students and families to begin campus visits as they explore campus programs + meet key staff; the center offers tours Monday through Friday plus on select Saturdays and provides one-on-one enrollment support amid record fall visitor numbers. West Virginia University
- ➤ Thirteen future WVU doctoral students will work with K-12 schools and local companies on energy research funded by a $2 million NSF grant. Led by professor Edward Brzostek, the fellowship offers a tuition waiver, stipend and cost-of-education allowance — a program designed to prepare students for state careers — which is expected to boost West Virginia’s economic development. West Virginia University
- ➤ OLLI at WVU is hosting a fall meet-and-greet to connect lifelong learners with instructors and register for classes at 2:30 p.m. Tuesday (Aug. 26) at the Mountaineer Mall, with light refreshments provided. West Virginia University
ENVIRONMENT NEWS
- ➤ New Trail Brewing Co. announced a partnership with the West Virginia State Parks Foundation+ it pledged to donate a portion of proceeds from its Trail Marker West Coast IPA sales in West Virginia to support park maintenance and improvements. The initiative aims to protect the state’s public lands and ensure better conservation of local parks. WDTV
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ The West Virginia Division of Highways announced that starting at 6 a.m. Tuesday, the slow lanes on I-79 will close from mile marker 155.5 just past the Star City exit to mile marker 160.5 near the Pennsylvania state line until 6 a.m. Wednesday. The fast lanes will then close from 6 a.m. to 7 p.m. on Wednesday and Thursday for road repairs that may be delayed by bad weather — officials warned that project schedules could change. WDTV
- ➤ Gov. Morrisey is proposing four changes to PEIA—ending coverage for spouses with their own insurance, changing the cost split for new workers from eighty-twenty to seventy-five-twenty-five, forming a fraud unit and pushing tougher deals with pharmacy benefit managers. Lawmakers remain skeptical and worry that some proposals may be managed solely by the executive branch and lead to public backlash. MetroNews
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ Today, WVU Medicine Children’s and WVRC Media launch their Cares for Kids Radiothon from the Hostetler Family Resource Center at WVU Medicine Children’s Hospital to raise funds for patients and expectant mothers—ten stations will broadcast live to share inspiring patient stories and healthcare insights. MetroNews
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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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Matt Axton Live
12-6 a.m. — The Encore — Tickets vary — Experience the humble slice of Americana with Matt Axton and his band Badmoon.
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