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In celebration of National Library Week, Monroeville Public Library is hosting several activities from April 4-9. The week kicks off with a “Take and Make Puzzles” event on April 4 and wrap up April 9 as the library presents with “Coffee Discovery with the Friends of the Monroeville Public Library.”...

A decorated career spanning 64 years will come to an end the first week of April, when Larry Cervi directs his final musical at Gateway High School. From April 1-9, 36 students directed by Cervi will help put on “The Drowsy Chaperone.” Cervi had led productions at local high schools...

Pitcairn Borough Police Department has been awarded a $42,000 grant to purchase a new patrol vehicle, allowing the department to address an expanded role more effectively. The grant was administered by the state Department of Community and Economic Development, which aims to enhance investment opportunities for businesses. “Pitcairn Borough police...

To restore an iconic part of local architecture, the Monroeville Historical Society is seeking donations toward repairing the bell tower of Old Stone Church. The tower came into disrepair about two years ago, when it slipped from its moorings because of deterioration to its masonry support. Since publishing an In...

A question-and-answer session regarding a basic understanding of Medicare will be held March 4 at the Monroeville Public Library. The hybrid event – being held in-person and on Zoom – will feature Kea Hardaway from Three Rivers Youth from 1-2:30 p.m. Hardaway has a background in health insurance, Medicare and...

The Gateway School Board of Directors on Feb. 15 approved the resignation of six employees, including two assistant principals, resulting in a discussion regarding lacking diversity within district administration. John Fournier and Michael Barlak, both assistant principals at Gateway High School, are resigning from their positions. Barlak will leave the...

On the same ice that Sidney Crosby and Evgeni Malkin call home, the Gateway junior varsity hockey team was invited by the Pittsburgh Penguins to play an exhibition game on Jan. 27. The Penguins reached out to Gateway at some point in early October regarding an interest in hosting the...

After nearly a two-year wait, The Brewery at Luciano’s is expected to open mid-February in Monroeville. The new brewery and restaurant is located at 312 Center Road, former site of the Rivertowne Pour House. As part of a chain of local eateries, it will seat approximately 200 patrons, serving several...

After waiting more than a year, Deborah Fry’s patience paid off when she marched in the 2022 Rose Parade on Jan. 1 in Pasadena, Calif. Fry, a 16-year-old junior and color guard member at Gateway High School, first applied to take part in the 2021 parade. That version was canceled...

Construction outside of Monroeville Public Library was completed Dec. 15, reopening the front doors for the first time in more than four months. The project, which began Aug. 15, added improved outdoor lighting, reverse-angle accessible parking and a drive-up dropbox. A stormwater issue, which had resulted in occasional flooding for...

Capping a career directing plays spanning 64 years, Larry Cervi helped put on “The Glass Menagerie” from Jan. 6-8 at Gateway High School. Cervi, 86, had directed productions at local high schools since taking his first teaching job as a 22-year-old in 1958. For more than two decades, Cervi has...

Scott Williams was appointed to a vacant seat on the Gateway School Board of Directors during a special meeting Dec. 22. The seat was left open after James Lomeo decided against joining after being elected Nov. 2. In a Nov. 29 letter, Lomeo informed the board he was recovering from...

Two Gateway High School band members received contracts to compete this upcoming summer with a decorated junior drum and bugle corps from Wisconsin. Josh Burns and Nick Nikou, a trumpet and euphonium player respectively, were chosen after auditioning in November for the Madison Scouts, which travels the country from June...

Facing criticism from parents, the Gateway School Board of Directors defended a revised safety plan put in place at Moss Side Middle School following increased incidents of fighting. A letter sent to parents Nov. 19 outlined several changes designed to “maintain our discipline standards and eliminate some of the problems...

The recently elected James Lomeo does not intend to serve on the Gateway School Board of Directors because of lingering covid issues. Lomeo won one of four contested seats during a Nov. 2 election, leading a pool of six candidates with 4,209 votes. Shortly after being treated at a hospital,...

Just in time for the holidays, The Friends of the Monroeville Public Library will hold a Winter Walk event for adults over the age of 21 Dec. 4. The walk will be part of the Blanket the Library PLUS fundraising event, which began Nov. 15 and will run through Dec....

The Greater Pittsburgh Arts & Holiday Spectacular will return to full capacity starting Nov. 19 at the Monroeville Convention Center after being limited by the covid-19 pandemic in 2020. The 24th edition of the annual event is expected to fill 250 booths with crafts, arts, gift items and holiday decorations...

Residents of Monroeville and Pitcairn elected four people to the Gateway School Board. James Lomeo, who was cross-filed, received the most votes with 4,187 (20.2%). “I would like to thank everyone who voted. Community participation is the most important thing to move the Monroeville/Pitcairn community forward,” Lomeo said. “I would...

Bob Stevenson won the lone contested race on the Monroeville council. Stevenson, a Democrat, received 609 votes (52.73%) to defeat Republican Len Young in Ward 3. Young garnered 536 (46.1%). There were 10 write-in votes (0.87%). “My opponent ran a great race, but lucky for me, the third ward put...

Joseph Rosi is emphasizes literacy development as he takes over as principal of Ramsey Elementary in the Gateway School District. Rosi, after being approved during a school board meeting Sept. 27, started his tenure at Ramsey on Oct. 18. Coming from a background that includes teaching kindergarten and first grade,...

Plum took advantage of four Greensburg Salem fumbles to overcome a 13-point deficit and book a ticket to the Class 4A WPIAL playoffs with a 30-27 win at home Friday. The Mustangs (4-6, 4-3) won four of their final six games in the Greater Allegheny conference to clinch the playoff...

Jack Bova will fill a vacant seat on the Gateway School Board. Bova, who previously was on the school board from 2018-2019, will serve a term through the first Monday of December 2023. He will be sworn in during a study session meeting Nov. 9. “I’m pretty excited, actually,” said...

Eryck Moore couldn’t be stopped in the first half for Plum. His 222 yards and three touchdowns propelled the Mustangs to a 39-0 home win over Knoch on Friday. Only an injury could slow Moore. Gaining three yards on a carry during the final drive of the first half, the...

There is one contested race on the Monroeville Council, with Bob Stevenson running against Len Young in Ward 3. Joseph K. Hyzy will run uncontested in Ward 1, as will Michael J. Adams in Ward 5 and Dennis R. Biondo Jr. in Ward 7, according to the Allegheny County Office...

Monroeville and Pitcairn residents will have a pool of six people to choose from in the upcoming general election to fill four available seats on the Gateway School Board of Directors, according to the Allegheny County Office of Elections unofficial candidate list. Two candidates, Scott Williams and Robin Mungo, are...