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Morgantown, West Virginia Patch AM: a 5 min read

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In today's newsletter:

  • How did investigators link hidden hospital cameras back to this physician?
  • How Morgantown seniors can take WVU classes at half-price tuition
  • What steps should Monongalia residents take after two cyclosporiasis cases?

Also on today's calendar: Purcellville Wine and Food Festival and 6 more events.

Today's riddle: What is the astronaut’s favorite meal? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Tuesday: Sunny and toasty conditions, with a high of 94 and low of 68 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
  • Wednesday: Near-record temperatures, temps: high: 98, low: 72.
  • Thursday: Very hot, with a high of 97 and low of 70 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

1. Physician wanted in Monongalia County arrested in Wood County (newsandsentinel.com) — Morgantown police say a former Ruby Memorial Hospital physician has been charged after hidden recording devices were discovered in staff restrooms at the hospital in Morgantown. Investigators report eight employees were secretly filmed and are also reviewing seized electronics containing AI-altered images of juveniles. The case remains active, with a preliminary hearing set later this month in Monongalia County.
   

2. Senior Citizen Students (wvu.edu) — Morgantown-area residents 65 and older can now take on-campus WVU courses at sharply reduced tuition starting Summer 2026, but online classes don’t qualify. Seniors apply through WVU Admissions in Morgantown as non-degree students, then register only after college approval, with credit courses billed at half resident tuition and non-credit options costing $50 per class.
   

3. MCHD: Two cases of cyclosporiasis reported in Monongalia County (dominionpost.com) — Health officials in Morgantown have confirmed two cyclosporiasis cases in Monongalia County, including one hospitalization, and they still don’t know the source. Residents are urged to be cautious with fresh produce, wash fruits and vegetables thoroughly, and seek medical care if they develop persistent watery diarrhea or related symptoms as cases rise across West Virginia and the country.
   

4. U.S. attorney reaches $4.17M civil settlement, compliance agreement with WVU Health System over controlled substance violations (newsandsentinel.com) — Morgantown’s WVU Health System will pay $4.17 million and adopt stricter safeguards after federal investigators found years of controlled substance record-keeping and reporting violations across its facilities. A new three-year agreement with the DEA requires more cameras, faster reporting of drug losses, and tighter oversight, while WVUHS stresses there were no findings of intentional illegal distribution or compromised patient care.
   

5. Bridgeport named ‘Best Place to Live in West Virginia' by popular website, Morgantown rounds out top 10 (wdtv.com) — Morgantown has been ranked the 10th best place to live in West Virginia by HomeSnacks, highlighted for its young population, relatively low cost of living, and solid employment numbers. The list notes Morgantown’s fast growth, median age of 24, and a median income of $44,727, positioning the city as especially attractive for singles compared with other parts of the state.
   

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