Morgantown
Daily News
Monday, December 16th, 2024
Good morning, Morgantown. Here's your local news at a glance for Monday, the 16th of December.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Quest, a 4-year-old pit bull and key member of the Mountaineer Area Rescue Group, has passed away from complications related to radiation therapy, leaving behind a legacy of life-saving work and breaking stereotypes about his breed. The Dominion Post
- ➤ The fifth annual Run Santa Run 5k in Morgantown raised over $20,000 for the Rosenbaum Family House to support guests in need. WDTV
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Monongalia County, WV, is debating implementing school safety officers with benefits, including liability insurance, to improve school security and fill existing vacancies. MetroNews
- ➤ North and Brookhaven Elementary Schools in Monongalia County, West Virginia, were awarded top honors for their excellence in promoting healthy habits. WV News
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ The Morgantown High School boys' basketball team, despite losing key players including Sharron Young, aims for a fourth state championship with a mix of returning talent and promising newcomers. The Dominion Post
- ➤ Preston Luzader aims for a triumphant final season with the Clay-Battelle boys' basketball team, targeting individual records and a return to the state championships. The Dominion Post
- ➤ Rich Rodriguez returns as WVU's head football coach, emphasizing maturity and seeking redemption after a controversial departure 17 years ago. MetroNews
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Morgantown's Ugly Sweater Pub Crawl
Experience a fun-filled pub crawl in Morgantown featuring games, contests, and a chance to win prizes, starting from Almost Heaven Bar & Grill.
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Mercyhurst Lakers vs. West Virginia Mountaineers Men's Basketball
A college basketball game featuring the West Virginia Mountaineers competing against the Mercyhurst Lakers at WVU Coliseum.
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Bryce Nolan & Alexis Miller Live Performance
Bryce Nolan and Alexis Miller will perform live music at Tipsy Teeze in Morgantown, West Virginia.
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Matt Woods Live Concert
Matt Woods will perform live at Tipsy Teeze Bar in Morgantown, offering a night of music from 8 PM to midnight.
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3 bed 2 bath home in Star City
Close to Rail Trail, Tuscan Spa, Terra Cafe, 2 playgrounds in Star City.
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