Morgantown
Daily News
Friday, August 29th, 2025
Good morning, Morgantown. Here's your local news at a glance for Friday, the 29th of August.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ After months of work, the KOA Holiday Campground at Mylan Park will expand its RV sites, cabins, and tent pads this Labor Day weekend to offer more camping options with added amenities such as walking trails and dog parks—while a 48,000 square-foot ice pavilion with seating for 1,200 spectators opens Tuesday, with a grand opening set for Sept. 8. The Dominion Post
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ A Monongalia County jury convicted Jonathan Ramirez after a 30-minute deliberation for the brutal January 2024 murder of Jacob Lough in Morgantown — Ramirez stabbed Lough over 200 times, robbed his belongings, and was arrested near the WVU campus. MetroNews
- ➤ A Morgantown man has been charged with involuntary manslaughter, accident involving death, fleeing and reckless driving in connection with a fatal hit-and-run that struck Paula Silvis at the intersection of West Church and Morgantown Streets in Fairchance on Wednesday and was later taken into custody after fleeing the scene; he is held on a $100,000 bond with a preliminary hearing set for Sept. 10 at 10 a.m. (first responders attempted lifesaving measures, but Silvis later died at a local hospital). MetroNews
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ The WVU Committee of Retired Faculty and OLLI will host a talk on hunger Sept. 3 at 2:30 p.m. on Zoom — Chad Morrison and Laura Phillips from Mountaineer Food Bank will discuss the causes, impacts and solutions to food insecurity in West Virginia. West Virginia University
- ➤ Former West Virginia State Delegate and HD Media President Doug Skaff Jr. is honored with a memorial scholarship set for WVU business students after his death in June. The scholarship awards about $1,000—priority is given to candidates from Mountaineer Maniacs and Student Government Association to uphold his legacy. The Daily Athenaeum
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ The Morgantown Fire Marshal’s Office has been selected to attend the ATF Accelerant Detection Canine course in Front Royal, Virginia beginning on September 29th, where Deputy Fire Marshal William Lyons will train with an ATF-certified canine & help improve fire investigations in Morgantown. WDTV
- ➤ The Public Service Commission got 158 protest letters against the proposed MARL transmission line by NextEra Energy—signers say the 105-mile project will drop home values, spoil natural views, and raise electricity costs. The Dominion Post
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ Computer scientists at West Virginia University have developed AI models to detect heart failure signs in patients from Appalachia—helping doctors plan early treatment in remote areas. WV News
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ No. 4 Mohigans overcame early adversity to beat Parkersburg 44-7 at Pony Lewis Field at J.W. Ruby Stadium—quarterback Maddox Twigg, Carter Cooper and Jayden Smalls drove the win with key plays throughout the game. MetroNews
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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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The Addams Family Musical Tour
7:30-9 p.m. — Lyell B Clay Concert Theatre — Ticket pricing varies — The Addams Family returns with their deliciously dark and hilariously spooky on-stage adventures.
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The Return of the King: Elvis Tribute
7:00-8:30 p.m. — Metropolitan Theatre — Tickets available — Experience a complete journey through the highlights of Elvis' illustrious career with Tyler Christopher.
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Jeff Grable Live at The Lakehouse
6-9 p.m. — Lake House Restaurant — Free entry — Enjoy live music from Jeff Grable, a talented singer-songwriter influenced by rock, folk, and blues.
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