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Saturday, December 28th, 2024

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Good morning, Morgantown. Here's your local news at a glance for Saturday, the 28th of December.

COMMUNITY NEWS

  • Morgantown launches Pathways to Help, a comprehensive database tied to West Virginia 211, aimed at connecting residents with key local support services.  The Dominion Post
  • Launch Pad Trampoline Park in Morgantown is hosting a New Years Eve Glow Party, offering a family-friendly environment with activities and entertainment.  WDTV

CRIME NEWS

  • Ex-WVU and Eagles player Wendell Smallwood pleads guilty to COVID-19 aid fraud, faces sentencing in May.  WDTV

CULTURE NEWS

  • 'Wallace & Gromit: Vengeance Most Fowl,' a new stop-motion film on Netflix, exceeds expectations with its humor, inventive storytelling, and exceptional animation.  The Dominion Post

ENVIRONMENT NEWS

  • The Biafora family business is in court against Lake Lynn Generation over alleged improper water level management of Cheat Lake, seeking $50,000 in damages.  The Dominion Post

HEALTH NEWS

  • West Virginia reports a 36% reduction in overdose deaths for the first half of 2024, outperforming the national average, alongside the launch of a new prevention plan.  WDTV
  • Jessica Myers, a nurse at Mon Health Preston Memorial, has been honored with the DAISY Award for her exceptional care, particularly in managing the Recovery Care Program for individuals with substance use disorders.  The Dominion Post

SPORTS NEWS

  • Cavel Witter's history of playing and coaching alongside Darian DeVries culminates in his recent appointment as an assistant coach at WVU, emphasizing his passion and competitive nature in basketball.  MetroNews
  • Kansas' senior guard Zeke Mayo emerges as a significant player, adding to the team's strengths with his shooting skills.  The Dominion Post
  • The Clay-Battelle boys' basketball team achieved a 57-43 victory over Cameron, led by Preston Luzader's 24 points and 17 rebounds.  The Dominion Post

EVENTS

SUBMIT EVENT
  • 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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  • Mountain Stage Concert Featuring The Mountain Stage Band

    Experience a live concert by The Mountain Stage Band at the Lyell B Clay Concert Theatre in Morgantown.

    Sun, 1/19/25

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REAL ESTATE

SUBMIT LISTING

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JOB BOARD

SUBMIT JOB

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ANNOUNCEMENTS

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