Good morning, Morgantown.

Bridge Sports Complex hosted the first-ever Mountain State Pet Expo Saturday to connect pet owners with local rescue organizations and shelters.

The expo featured adoptable pets and dog training demonstrations to highlight community pet services.

On Saturday morning, Morgantown hosted the Coal Rush event to honor West Virginia’s mining industry before the WVU Mountaineers met the Arizona Wildcats, and local organizers and fans gathered for a spirited celebration that highlighted the region’s mining heritage.

Hackers Creek Pioneer Descendants hosted their third annual Civil War History Weekend on Saturday at the Central West Virginia Genealogy and History Library.

The event featured living history presentations, a Gettysburg Address reading, and a 4:30 p.m. tribute to local Union and Confederate veterans.

West Virginia University placed Lambda Chi Alpha on interim suspension on Friday after hazing allegations surfaced, pending a review to ensure campus safety.

WVU Extension expanded its Young Innovators program this year to include Logan County schools so more high school students can pitch community-improvement projects at a two-day summit.

The program covers transportation, lodging, meals, and a six-lesson curriculum (all at no cost) that builds teamwork and problem-solving skills.

In Blacksville on Friday, Clay-Battelle hosted a tough game as returning seniors Caleb Snodgrass and Corey Coen led a power run that helped win 35-8 over Richwood, keeping playoff hopes alive.

Coach LaPoe praised the team’s energy and said the win set a positive tone for the season.

University High's Micah Gainer won the OVAC individual cross-country title Saturday at Cambridge Schools in 15:22.21, finishing 14.5 seconds ahead of Bellaire's Landen Perdue while local high schools swept team honors with strong placements in the girls and boys events.

WVU suffered a 52-31 loss as turnovers and missed chances hurt both offense and defense.

Coach Rodriguez said the team must fix mistakes to avoid similar problems in future games (the offensive efforts could not overcome costly errors).

John Beilein, former WVU coach, was inducted into the WVU Sports Hall of Fame on Saturday, Oct.

10 at the Caperton Indoor Practice Facility. He recalled rebuilding a struggling team into a Final Four contender after a surprising call from director Wren Baker + 104 wins built a lasting legacy.