Morgantown
Daily News
Monday, November 10th, 2025
Good morning, Morgantown. Here's your local news at a glance for Monday, the 10th of November.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ The WVU Hearts of Gold program and the Order of the Eastern Star introduced a new group of puppies that will be trained to serve veterans and people in need. The puppies begin a two-year training process today — a vital step in providing free service dogs to our community. WDTV
- ➤ WVU Veterans Club organized a 5K run today at John Fitzgerald Kennedy Memorial Park to honor veterans on Veterans Day— the Mountaineer fired his musket to start the race and funds raised will benefit the club and the WVU Law Veterans Advocacy Clinic. WDTV
ECONOMY NEWS
- ➤ First Energy announced last week that it will build a new natural gas-fired power plant at an undetermined location in West Virginia — choosing gas because a coal plant would cost ratepayers roughly $671 million more annually — as economic studies show gas plants have lower fixed costs. The plan comes despite a legislative push for coal-fired power plants and reflects market trends favoring more efficient energy sources. MetroNews
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Five students including Morgantown native Matthew Bolling, Brogan Dozier, Erin Skaff, Abby Ruth and Isabella Hart were named the 2025 Mountaineers of Distinction on Saturday during the WVU Football game against Colorado — the award honors their academic and extracurricular achievements and was determined from 70 nominees. The Daily Athenaeum
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ SNAP benefits halted on Nov. 1 have left local families in Jefferson County struggling to get groceries—food pantries now distribute over three times their normal amount and serve nearly double the families compared to last year. Gov. Morrisey has directed $11.1 million for food relief and brought in the National Guard as local leaders organize donation drives to help fill the gap. MetroNews
- ➤ Hope Gas reached a settlement last week after all parties agreed on new rates, and the state Public Service Commission will rule on the final rate in December—if approved, a 21% increase will raise monthly bills by about $18 starting next February. The company also energized a 30-mile backup pipeline this week—helping local hospitals and spurring economic growth—while unrelated costs like naming rights were kept out of the rate case. MetroNews
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Brennen Lorient scored a career-high 26 points as WVU beat Lehigh 69-47 at Hope Coliseum on Sunday. He made 3 for 4 shots from beyond the arc and grabbed key rebounds as the team built an early lead. The Dominion Post
- ➤ Marshall defeated Georgia State 3-1 on Sunday at Dick Dlesk Soccer Stadium — three different players scored to secure the Herd's second win over the Panthers this season. The Herd will face the Mountaineers on Wednesday at 7 p.m. for a spot in the Sun Belt final. MetroNews
- ➤ True freshman Scotty Fox helped WVU beat Colorado 29 to 22 in a game where he threw 202 yards and one touchdown while turning the ball over twice. Coach Rodriguez said Fox is learning from his mistakes and WVU will play Arizona State next week before facing Texas Tech (both contests expected to test his growth further). The Dominion Post
- ➤ Morgantown high school football playoffs will begin this weekend as the Mohigans—finishing a 9-1 season with a 45-0 win—host Buckhannon-Upshur Friday at 7:00 p.m., while University High and Clay-Battelle secure home games in the opening round. The Dominion Post
- ➤ In a Sun Belt Conference quarterfinal, West Virginia scored with less than a minute remaining to send the match into overtime against Old Dominion — then won a penalty shootout 5-4; the Mountaineers will host the winner of the Marshall and Georgia State quarterfinal on Wednesday at 7 p.m. MetroNews
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Fret Buzz Live Performance
8-11 p.m. — Tipsy Teeze Bar, Grill and Music Hall — Check for ticket info — Enjoy a night of classic and modern rock with the local band Fret Buzz.
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Dessert Tasting Evening at The Onyx Room
4-6 p.m. — The Onyx Room — Taste decadent desserts and explore the venue for your next celebration.
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The Rock Orchestra By Candlelight
8:00-9:30 p.m. — Lyell B Clay Concert Theatre — Ticket info not provided — Experience a unique blend of rock and classical music in a candlelit atmosphere.
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West Virginia Mountaineers Women's Basketball vs. Texas Southern Lady Tigers
7-9 p.m. — Hope Coliseum — Check for ticket prices — Witness a thrilling matchup as the Mountaineers take on the Lady Tigers in a competitive basketball showdown.
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