WVU-Johns Hopkins Research: West Virginia University and Johns Hopkins University are launching a $7 million, three-year research partnership, with seed grants up to $150,000 per project to spur new collaborations in health, science and society. Public Safety—Child Abuse Sentencing: A Wirt County man, Dennis James Maze, was sentenced to 30 to 60 years for sexually abusing three children, with lifetime sex-offender registration. WVU Research Partnership Details: WVU is contributing $2 million and JHU $5 million to the JHU-WVU Research Collaborative, aimed at building preliminary data for larger outside funding. Local Sports: West Virginia State University released its 2026 football schedule, including six home games and an Aug. 29 opener at Lakin-Ray Field against Chowan. Health—Tick Season: Kanawha-Charleston and Fayette County health departments are offering doxycycline within 72 hours of a tick bite to help prevent Lyme disease. Community & Culture: The annual Tour de Coal paddle trip returns this weekend, drawing about 2,000 people down the Coal River. Crime Update: A body was found near the vehicle of a missing Tucker County man in Randolph County; identification is pending. Juneteenth: Federal holiday closures are expected for post offices and courts, while many retailers keep normal hours. Sports—College World Series: North Carolina and Oklahoma set for the CWS championship series after UNC beat West Virginia. All-State Softball: Morgantown’s Maddie Wisman was named captain of the Class AAAA All-State First Team after leading the school to its first state title.