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WVU Police increasing patrols in high pedestrian traffic areas to discourage distracted driving
MORGANTOWN, WV (LOOTPRESS) – As part of continued efforts to discourage distracted driving and ensure drivers obey traffic laws, the West Virginia University Police Department is heightening its traffic patrols in high pedestrian traffic areas across campus and other areas of concern. Officers have increased their presence in the following areas: Parking lots 80 and […]
Weather Extra | Looking ahead to May
HUNTINGTON, W.Va. (WSAZ) - Typical of spring, we have been on a weather roller coaster since the equinox with frequent bouts of warmth arrested by sudden surges of cold. Frost and freeze alerts, especially in March, focused on the early blooming of flora. But now the spring sun is about to crank up its influence and with that comes a long period of above normal temperatures into May.
2 injured in collision in Fairmont
FAIRMONT, W.Va (WDTV) - A 2 vehicle collision in the area of Gaston Avenue has lead to two individuals being transported for their injuries. The Marion County 911 Center has confirmed that the two people who were injured were transported to Fairmont Medical Center. No road closures or blockages have...
Letter from the editor: Thank you and goodbye
When I assumed the role of editor-in-chief last May, I was nearly paralyzed with anxiety when thinking about the University’s financial crisis and the possible expulsion of vital programs and faculty. Not only was I nervous about disappointing you, The DA’s readership, but I couldn’t believe I had been tasked with recording the history of such turmoil in Morgantown, my home.
White, McAfee set to coach in WVU football’s Gold-Blue Spring Game
MORGANTOWN, W.Va. — Two West Virginia University football legends are coming back to Morgantown this weekend to coach in the annual Gold-Blue Spring Game. Former WVU quarterback Pat White and WVU-specialist-turned-celebrity Pat McAfee will be on the sidelines Saturday at Milan Puskar Stadium. White will coach the “Blue Team” while McAfee will lead the “Gold Team.” The WVU assistant coaches will fill up the rest of their staffs while head coach Neal Brown oversees the entire operation.
Offered QB has 'perfect' two-day visit to WVU
Back in January, just before the start of the February dead period, Hampton (GA) Dutchtown quarterback Michael Johnson received a visit from newly-minted quarterback coach Tyler Allen. Shortly after that quick evaluation, the 2026 prospect claimed an offer from the Mountaineers. Fast forward a couple months, and Johnson returned the favor, coming up to Morgantown for a visit to check out WVU.
Three things to do in Morgantown this weekend
With summer on the way, there are plenty of ways for students to get outside and celebrate the warmer weather. This weekend, The DA recommends a cupcake and craft beer festival, ramp dinner and meditation and community support event. 1. WV Cupcake and Craft Beer Festival. This Saturday, the seventh...
Darian DeVries announces Toby Okani signing
MORGANTOWN, W.Va. – West Virginia University men’s basketball coach Darian DeVries has announced the signing of Toby Okani to a grant-in-aid for the 2024-25 season. Okani, a 6-foot-8, 210-pound guard from Orange, New Jersey, will be a fifth-year senior after competing two seasons at UIC and two seasons at Duquesne.
Locked Shields 24 testing cyber warfare skills in Morgantown
MORGANTOWN, W.Va. — Joint Force Headquarters – Department of Defense Information Network (JFHQ-DODIN) are holding Locked Shields 24 at the West Virginia University Coliseum. Locked Shields 24 is considered the most complex live-fire cyber exercise and includes 40 nations and 3,000 people from around the world participating in...
Morgantown utility, road work on WVU Downtown Campus to start in May
MORGANTOWN, WV (LOOTPRESS) – The City of Morgantown and Morgantown Utility Board will begin projects on North High Street beginning May 6, coinciding with the end of WVU’s spring semester. During Phase 1, North High Street between Maiden Lane and Prospect Street will be closed to replace a water line. Vehicles coming across Maiden Lane will […]
Gov. Justice breaks ground on RV resort in Monongalia County
MORGANTOWN, WV (WVDN) — Gov. Justice broke ground on the state’s newest RV campground and resort at Mylan Park. The RV Park is an $11 million state-of-the-art campground that will feature 169 RV sites, cabins, a clubhouse, and other camping amenities. This project sits on a former mining site and received $3.75 million through the DEP’s […] The post Gov. Justice breaks ground on RV resort in Monongalia County appeared first on The Virginian Review.
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