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🌱 What police say happened on Kensington Avenue during a pistol threat
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In today's newsletter:
- What police say happened on Kensington Avenue during a pistol threat
- Why Terra Cafe's sudden shutdown blindsided Star City workers overnight
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- Thursday: Partly sunny and very warm, with a high of 84 and low of 63 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
• Star City man accused of hitting, threatening victim with pistol (wboy.com) — Police say a man was arrested after allegedly hitting another man with a pistol and pointing it at his head during an argument on Kensington Avenue in Star City. Officers recovered a 9mm handgun from his home, and the suspect is now charged with wanton endangerment and held at North Central Regional Jail. 
• Terra Cafe employees 'disappointed' by sudden closure (dominionpost.com) — Terra Cafe on Industrial Avenue in Star City has closed permanently with less than a day's notice, leaving baristas and other staff suddenly out of work. Former employees describe shock, canceled cake orders, and deep worries about paying rent and supporting families after the building's reported sale by local firm March-Westin.
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★ Featured events ★
- PokeKon Fest - Morgantown, WV 2026 →
Holiday Inn Morgantown - University Area by IHG, 1188 Pineview Dr, Morgantown
10:00 am
Saturday October 24
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Other local events
- City Council Workshop Meeting
City Council Chambers, 389 Spruce Street Floor 2, Morgantown
7:00 pm - City Council Meeting
City Council Chambers, 389 Spruce Street Floor 2, Morgantown
7:00 pm
Tuesday September 29
Tuesday October 6
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🗓 Events Nearby
- Free Tuesday Community Power Yoga →
Hazel Ruby McQuain Park Amphitheater, 185 Garrett Street, Morgantown
6:30 pm - City Council Workshop Meeting
City Council Chambers, 389 Spruce Street Floor 2, Morgantown
7:00 pm - Fairmont-Morgantown Housing Authority Board Meeting →
Morgantown WV
4:00 pm - Morgantown Board of REALTORS® Trivia →
Mylan Park, 500 Mylan Park Lane, Morgantown
5:00 pm - For The Culture Homecoming Tailgate & Fish Fry →
Rawley Lane, Morgantown - Pilates and Panel →
Mountainlair, Morgantown
9:30 am - City Council Meeting
City Council Chambers, 389 Spruce Street Floor 2, Morgantown
7:00 pm - Civilian Police Review and Advisory Board →
Morgantown, WV Calendar Morgantown, WV 26505 - Library Board Meeting →
Morgantown, WV Calendar Morgantown, WV 26505
9:00 am
Tuesday September 29
Wednesday September 30
Thursday October 1
Saturday October 3
Tuesday October 6
Thursday October 8
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🗞 Nearby News
Morgantown
- Claim Specialist - Property Field Inspection in Morgantown, West Virginia (statefarm.com)
- Juan Amaro tells his story about raising a family in the United States (wvnstv.com)
- WVU releases annual Clery Act report (wvu.edu)
Cheat Lake
- What Happened to Tato (blogspot.com)
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