Here's your local news at a glance for Wednesday, the 2nd of September.
Good morning, Morgantown.
🏘️ Community
Gun Storage Check Week runs from Sept.
1 to Sept. 7 and urges residents to secure their firearms in homes and vehicles; the Monongalia County Sheriff's Office is giving free cable locks at 116 Walnut St. from Monday to Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
Hearts of Gold is hosting an open house to let community members tour the Animal Sciences Farm and meet service dogs that help veterans.
The event takes place on Sept. 17 (5-7 p.m.) and Sept. 20 (noon-2 p.m.) with refreshments available.
🎓 Education
Faculty, staff and potential collaborators will join the Office of Innovation and Commercialization for Faculty Fusion on Tuesday, Sept.
15 from 5 to 7 p.m. at Stone Tower Brews (RSVP by Sept. 11).
Faculty, staff, and student workers at WVU must finish the Title IX Essentials training on Blackboard eCampus by Sept.
30 + failing to do so may cost them access to campus roles.
The Office of the Provost + Teaching and Learning Center will host the inaugural Faculty Resource Fair on Sept.
15 at the Mountainlair Ballrooms from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m., connecting faculty with resources for teaching, research, development, and wellness.
🏛️ Government
The state collected about $450 million in taxes in August, beating its estimate by $35 million as personal income tax withholdings rose 4+ percent from last year.
Revenue Secretary Eric Nelson said higher wages drove the boost, though collections may slow once a tax cut takes full effect.
🏈 Sports
Local high school football coaches & players preview upcoming matchups and strategies for the season in an article aimed at fans.
The piece details key game plans so supporters can plan to cheer at future contests.
🎉 Morgantown Events
Submit an event →
No new events today. You can submit one here.
🏠 Morgantown Real Estate
Submit a listing →
No new real estate listings today. You can submit one here.
💼 Morgantown Job Board
Submit a job →
No new job posts today. You can submit one here.
📣 Morgantown Announcements
Submit an announcement →
No new community announcements today. You can submit one here.
Stay in the know, Morgantown.
Free, always. No spam. Unsubscribe anytime.