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Tuesday, December 17th, 2024

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Good morning, Morgantown. Here's your local news at a glance for Tuesday, the 17th of December.

COMMUNITY NEWS

  • The WVU Police Department advises residents to secure their properties and belongings as they travel for winter to prevent theft, including locking doors and windows, taking valuables along, and using security devices.  West Virginia University
  • WVU Research Forest offers lumber milled by faculty, staff, and students for purchase, with varieties including Red Oak, White Oak, Poplar, Cherry, White Pine, and Red Maple.  West Virginia University

CRIME NEWS

  • A spa employee in Morgantown was arrested for sexually assaulting a customer during a massage session.  WDTV
  • Police in Morgantown are engaged in negotiations with an individual believed to be a gunman at the Cranston & Edwards Law Firm.  WV News

ECONOMY NEWS

  • Morgantown initiates free downtown parking starting December 16 to encourage holiday shopping and support local businesses.  WV News

EDUCATION NEWS

  • Following feedback, WVU and Barnes & Noble enhance their textbook delivery service, First Day Complete, by simplifying the opt-out process and improving communication.  The Daily Athenaeum
  • The Center for Fraternal Values and Leadership provides free graduation gown and stole steaming for students from Dec. 16 to Dec. 20.  West Virginia University

SPORTS NEWS

  • The No. 15-ranked West Virginia University women's basketball team concluded nonconference play with a 68-46 victory against Temple, showcasing a strong second-half performance.  West Virginia University
  • Javon Small's standout performance with 27 points helped West Virginia clinch an 84-61 victory against Bethune-Cookman.  West Virginia University

EVENTS

SUBMIT EVENT
  • 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.

    Sat, 12/21/24

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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.

    Sun, 12/22/24

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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.

    Fri, 1/10/25

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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.

    Sat, 1/11/25

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REAL ESTATE

SUBMIT LISTING

No new real estate listings today. You can submit one here.

JOB BOARD

SUBMIT JOB

No new job posts today. You can submit one here.

ANNOUNCEMENTS

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No new community announcements today. You can submit one here.

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