Good morning, Morgantown.

WVU hosted a panel Wednesday evening at its Evansdale campus where local experts discussed the rapid decline of newspapers and its effect on community engagement - fewer reporters mean a loss of trusted local voices in our area.

WestRidge emerged from bankruptcy after Judge David Bissett approved a reorganization plan using public tax increment financing and new private funds (including First United Bank).

The plan calls for auctioning two properties in October and opening bidding for the Exit 155 project, with Ryan Lynch remaining as president.

Fraggle Rock: Back to the Rock LIVE will entertain Morgantown audiences with puppets, music, dancing and special effects at the WVU Canady Creative Arts Center on Oct.

16 — a refreshing twist on a cherished classic.

Local artist Michael Green is showcasing his exhibit Mopscapes from Hastings Farm at The Co-Op on Pleasant Street.

The unique show features art made with mops and runs through Sunday.

WVU has joined a network run by Pittsburgh and Carnegie Mellon that gives faculty secure access to restricted federal data; an overview for research deans is scheduled for Oct.

6 (to explain the approval and data-access process).

Gov. Patrick Morrisey announced West Virginia’s Dolly Days Read-a-Thon to honor Dolly Parton, challenging K-5 students to read 25 books from Oct.

1 through Dec. 31. Participants may earn a completion sticker, win Blenko Glass prizes, & see their artwork displayed at the state library.

The Monongalia County Health Department will end its tie with the West Virginia Division of Personnel on Dec.

31 to set its own job descriptions and pay rates amid stiff competition. CFO Devan Smith said the move aims to improve recruitment and retention in the local healthcare market.

University High beat Fairmont Senior 56&14 at East-West Stadium Friday night, with strong passing and impressive rushing totals.

Star receiver Hayden George was ejected for a personal foul and may miss next week’s game pending appeal.

WVU Student Media previewed WVU Football’s upcoming game against Oklahoma State with discussions between local reporters & The O’Colly sports editors.

The preview offered key insights on game strategies ahead of the matchup for fans keeping an eye on the action.

Morgantown High scored 49-20 against Spring Mills on Friday night in a game that saw strong ground play with 307 rushing yards.

Juniors Maddox Twigg and Lyric Blake led the charge with six touchdowns, and the team will travel to Wheeling Park next week.