Here's your local news at a glance for Saturday, the 10th of October.
Good morning, Morgantown.
🎭 Culture
Rohr Chabad Jewish Student Center installed a display on Oct.
7 that brings light and strength to those affected by the Oct. 7, 2023 terrorist attacks in Israel. Organizers said the installation at WVU’s downtown campus was meant to show that hate — never winning — will not have the final word.
📰 Economy
ECM Energy Services expects to lay off about 200 Traffic Management Division employees starting on or around Oct.
18 after losing its contract renewal with Antero Resources & planning job-placement assistance for affected staff.
🎓 Education
Twenty-two new nursing students at WVU School of Nursing Keyser Campus received their white coats Tuesday night at WVU Potomac State College, marking the beginning of their training and future careers.
They received a pen for signing the pledge book in honor of Dr. Arnold Gold's tradition.
Lincoln High School students walked from classrooms to Stydahar Field on Friday in a final 'Stop the Stigma' event for Mental Illness Awareness Week.
Handmade signs will remain in the school to remind peers it is okay to seek help + encourage open discussion on mental health.
West Virginia University suspended the Lambda Chi Alpha fraternity on Friday after multiple reports of alleged hazing.
The chapter is barred from hosting and attending social functions until it requests a review within five days.
🏛️ Government
Gov. Patrick Morrisey launched the NEST program at WVU Medicine’s Golisano Children’s Hospital Friday to deliver newborn supply kits to 2,000 low-income families.
The federally and privately funded kits include essential items and will be distributed in the coming weeks with eligibility details available through the governor’s office and HRSA.
In the coming days, a new pedestrian bridge will be delivered to lower Greenmont next to Essie's Sweet Shoppe (former vehicular span site) to link the Deckers Creek Trail with a bike and skateboard park.
The greenspace project along Pennsylvania Avenue is nearly designed and will be funded by Community Development Block Grant funds.
Monongalia County Sheriff’s Office partners with the West Virginia Governor’s Highway Safety Program for the Click It or Ticket campaign running from Oct.
9-31 to remind drivers and passengers in Morgantown to buckle up and avoid a $25 ticket. The campaign, part of Operation Crash Reduction during Columbus Day weekend, aims to reduce crashes and save lives.
🏈 Sports
West Virginia football's defense struggled in back-to-back losses, giving up 577 yards and 45 points, and now faces pressure under defensive coordinator Zac Alley.
Arizona will visit Morgantown for a noon Big 12 matchup this weekend as the team aims to bounce back.
Martinsburg beat Morgantown 24–7 on Friday night at Pony Lewis Field in a rematch of last December’s title game.
Senior quarterback Brian Dick (304 total yards and two touchdowns) led the win as Morgantown will travel to Parkersburg South next week.
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