Monroeville Times Express category, Page 16
Gateway grad Jordan Edwards relishing opportunity on Princeton coaching staff
Jordan Edwards didn’t waste any time hitting the ground running after she was hired last June as an assistant coach for the women’s basketball team at Princeton. “Summer is the big evaluation period, and there is a lot of recruiting that goes into it,” said Edwards, a standout player at...
Gateway unified bocce teams rolling toward sectional playoffs
The Gateway unified bocce teams hosted Fox Chapel on Thursday at the Furrie Sports Complex in front of a large contingent of junior and senior students. The special start time of 2 p.m. allowed for a vast cheering section for the two Gators teams in the thick of the chase...
Eastern Pittsburgh suburban real estate transactions for the week of Feb. 2. 2025
ALLEGHENY COUNTY Churchill Martha Brent Ruka trustee sold property at 51 Churchill Road to John Austin Stratton and Norah Lynn McCrossin for $299,900. Donald Justin White sold property at 3783 Greensburg Pike to Everleigh Holdings LLC for $138,000. Joseph Veltri sold property at 2414 Marbury Road to Robert Chaffin for...
Longtime physical therapy business in Scottdale sold to regional group
George Hoffman can only speculate about how a new ownership group will run his former business, Scottdale Rehabilitation. But he’s pretty sure about one thing — they won’t be making deals with patients where payment comes in the form of a pie or cake. “My wife used to make fun...
Monroeville Mall sold for $34 million; buyer not disclosed but store employees, shoppers hopeful
The Monroeville Mall and its annex have been sold for $34 million in cash, the mall owner said Friday. CBL Properties of Chattanooga, Tenn., did not disclose the buyer. In a statement, CBL said the sale will allow it to focus its efforts on properties with a higher productivity than...
Monroeville area: Library mini golf, Italian buffet, more
Library mini golf The Monroeville Public Library will host a miniature golf fundraiser on Feb. 22, with sessions for all ages and adults only. The all-ages session will be held from 10 a.m. to 3:45 p.m. Tickets are $5. Children under 3 are admitted free. Food and beverages will be...
Gateway school board votes to settle racial discrimination lawsuit
Gateway school board members voted unanimously Monday to approve a $50,000 settlement in a racial discrimination lawsuit filed by an alum who claims she was not hired as the district’s athletic director because she is in an interracial marriage. The vote for the settlement was 8-0; board President Leslie McBride...
Monroeville man sought by Murrysville police
A Monroeville man is wanted on assault and terroristic threat charges stemming from an incident in Murrysville, police said. Travis F. Brown, 37, is accused of violating a protection-from-abuse order by visiting an Oregon Street home on Dec. 21, 2024. A woman who lives at the home told police Brown...
Gateway grads Courtney Jackson, Tui Faumuina-Brown turn attention toward NFL Draft
Courtney Jackson and Tui Faumuina-Brown shined during their time in a Gateway football uniform. Neither skipped a beat at the next level — Jackson at Syracuse and Arkansas State and Faumuina-Brown at UConn. Their impact was significant up to and including the final games of their collegiate careers, bowl victories...
After slow start, Gateway wrestlers rally at Allegheny County tournament
Gateway wrestling coach Ryan Sula said he didn’t see a lot of good things early on during the two-day Allegheny County tournament Jan. 17 and 18 at Fox Chapel High School. “I thought we got out to a slow start in the first round or two and didn’t wrestle very...
Eastern Pittsburgh suburban real estate transactions for the week of Jan. 26, 2025
ALLEGHENY COUNTY Chalfant Charles Ray sold property at 959 Greensburg Pike to Alex Fuery and Sahara Bourgeois Kuiper for $180,000. Churchill Estate of Robert Jay Caplan sold property at 3811 Henley Drive to Dolce V Investments LLC for $245,000. Estate of Christine Prestogeorge sold property at 140 Thornberry Drive to...
Quick start helps Gateway boys hold off Franklin Regional in section tilt
How big is finishing a quarter strong in high school basketball? On Friday night at Franklin Regional, it was huge for visiting Gateway. The Gators (9-7, 7-3) got a driving layup from junior Jacob Settles to finish the first quarter, a driving layup from junior Mykel Bruce-McCrommon to finish the...
Monroeville area: Library golf, spaghetti dinner fundraiser and more
Email news briefs and event listings to pvarine@triblive.com or bpoole@triblive.com. Library mini golf The Monroeville Public Library will host a miniature golf fundraiser that will turn the library itself into the golf course on Feb. 22, with sessions for all ages and for adults. The all-ages session will take place...
Gateway hires new human resources director, will vote on credit recovery program
Gateway school board last voted unanimously to approve the hire of Kevin Bringe as the human resources director at a salary of $120,000. The vote was 8-0, with Jack Bova absent. The board’s Jan. 27 took place after this issue went to press. Visit TribLive.com for more coverage. At the...
Gateway school board may vote on racial discrimination lawsuit settlement next week
Gateway school board members are mulling whether to pay $50,000 to settle a racial discrimination lawsuit filed by an alum who claims she was not hired as the district’s athletic director because she is in an interracial marriage. The lawsuit, filed in 2021 Korie Morton-Rozier claims she experienced race discrimination...
Monroeville author’s next book highlights Pittsburgh’s memorable sportscasters
Tom Rooney remembers working at Bard’s Dairyland on Pittsburgh’s North Side in the late 1960s, with the Penguins game on in the background. “Ed Conway was the first Penguins announcer, and I’d be at Bard’s, serving customers and trying to figure out what was happening in the game at the...
Gateway notebook: Gators boys basketball remains in hunt in Section 1-5A
The Gateway boys basketball team fell short in its first crack at Section 1-5A leader Uniontown. The Gators were competitive in the Jan. 7 matchup with the Red Raiders, but a 22-12 margin in the second quarter ended up being the difference in the 82-73 Uniontown win. Gateway, which got...
Gateway’s Dino Nadarevic rises to top of state’s shot put rankings after 1st indoor meet
Dino Nadarevic kicked off his 2025 indoor track and field season in the shot put with a pair of meets at Hempfield Area High School. The Gateway senior recorded a top attempt of 56 feet, 11½ inches Dec. 19 and 56-5½ in his return to Hempfield on Jan. 7. He...
Pittsburgh eastern suburban real estate transactions for the week of Jan. 19, 2025
ALLEGHENY COUNTY Churchill Bart Biamonte sold property at 1067 Black Forest Drive to Carroll and Kimberly Wynne for $265,706. Danielle Diane Stoken sold property at 2310 Marbury Road to Keith and Karen Ortiz for $450,955. Forest Hills Richard Friberg sold property at 244 Berkley Ave. to Hillsfre Partners LLC for...
Monroeville area: Catholic schools week, walk with a doc, bingo, more
Email news briefs and event listings to pvarine@triblive.com or bpoole@triblive.com. Catholic Schools Week activities Divine Mercy Academy will kick off Catholic Schools Week Jan 27-31 with a student mass at 11 a.m. Jan. 26 at Christ the Divine Shepherd Church, 245 Azalea Drive in Monroeville. An open house will from...
Crafters use Monroeville library’s MakerLab to showcase their talents
A variety of unique pieces, all created in the Monroeville Public Library’s MakerLab, will be featured during an exhibit next month. “Library MakerLab Creations” runs from Feb. 1-25 in the library’s Gallery Space. The show will feature a variety of unique pieces, all created in the MakerLab by local artisans...
After starting 0-6, Gateway hockey battles back to contention
The Gateway hockey team began 2025 with a key division win over Wilmington at Palmer Imaging Arena. But it wasn’t easy. Senior captain CJ Evans tallied a hat trick as the Gators built a 5-0 lead in the second period. But Wilmington started to chip away at the deficit and...
After strong 1st season, Gateway swimmer Aliya Rassiane looks to maintain momentum
Aliya Rassiane packed a lot of positive results into her first varsity season with the Gateway swim team. The sprint freestyle and butterfly specialist had a breakout freshman year which culminated in WPIAL Class 2A medals in the 50-yard freestyle (fifth), the 100 butterfly (fifth) and the 400 free relay...
Eastern Pittsburgh suburban real estate transactions for the week of Jan. 12, 2025
ALLEGHENY COUNTY Edgewood George Pettrone sold property at 111 Harlow St. to Alex Clyde Bates for $290,000. Forest Hills Jin Xiu Yang sold property at 417 Braddock Road to James Alm Jr. for $50,000. Estate of Charles Caputo sold property at 122 Cherry Valley Road to Russell John Lawryk and...
Monroeville area: Markosek appointed to House committee, chorus seeks members, upcoming library programs, more
Email news briefs and event listings to pvarine@triblive.com or bpoole@triblive.com. Markosek to serve on housing committee State Rep. Brandon Markosek, D-Allegheny, has been appointed to serve as majority chair for the House Housing and Community Development Committee. The committee reviews legislation impacting the state’s cities and towns, focusing on housing,...
