Morgantown
Daily News
Saturday, September 6th, 2025
Good morning, Morgantown. Here's your local news at a glance for Saturday, the 6th of September.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Morgantown will host its first 9/11 veterans and first responders resource fair at the Morgantown Armory from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Sept. 11—organized by Valley HealthCare System, the free event will honor local heroes with an 11 a.m. flag ceremony, interactive service booths, and family activities including a bald eagle presentation. The Dominion Post
- ➤ Morgantown started its Urban Archery Deer Hunt 15 years ago when surveys showed too many deer were causing accidents and damage, and the program has grown into a volunteer effort that manages deer on public and private lands. Today, local hunters follow strict safety rules and donate venison to food pantries — a community action that reduces property loss. The Dominion Post
- ➤ The Morgantown Police Department launched its annual 'Beard It Up' campaign, where officers will grow beards from September 4th to December 31st and donate $25 a month to support pediatric cancer research through The Cure Starts Now Foundation—Lieutenant Jason Ammons leads the effort. WDTV
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Morgantown native Courtney Bearer, a West Virginia University graduate, is competing in the Miss America pageant this week in Orlando and is doing her hair and makeup naturally — she hopes to win the title and a $50,000 college scholarship to help her future education. WDTV
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ The Honors College is accepting applications—due by Nov. 7—from all full-time Morgantown Campus faculty for the 2026-27 cohort of Honors Faculty Fellows, where selected fellows will teach one or two sections to bring their expertise to students. West Virginia University
- ➤ Rebekah Dunaway received the Outstanding New Faculty Adviser Award for her creative, student-centered advising approach in social work at WVU—while the Statler College Advising Center earned the Outstanding Advising Program Award for its tailored guidance that has boosted retention and graduation rates. Both awards mark the first national honors for WVU in these categories and will be recognized at NACADA’s conference in Las Vegas in October. West Virginia University
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Today, West Virginia University kicked off its football season with fan traditions emerging early at the Blue Lot—finishing with a chorus of 'Country Roads' under the lights that set an energetic tone in Morgantown. WV News
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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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Kansas State Wildcats vs. West Virginia Mountaineers Women's Volleyball
5-8 p.m. — WVU Coliseum — Check for ticket pricing — Experience high-energy collegiate volleyball action as the Wildcats take on the Mountaineers.
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BYU Cougars vs. West Virginia Mountaineers Women's Volleyball
1-4 p.m. — WVU Coliseum — Ticket prices vary — Catch the thrilling women's volleyball match between the Cougars and Mountaineers.
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