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New crisis protocols in place at Gateway School District

The first day of classes for Gateway School District students in Monroeville is Thursday, and safety was top of mind at this week’s school board meeting. Superintendent Guy Rossi discussed standard response protocol, which he described as a new language that the district is using to distinguish crisis situations, detail...
PitCare’s Meals on Wheels still going strong after 54 years

Dan Casey describes the food he prepares at PitCare’s Meals on Wheels program as “homestyle, with a restaurant quality.” And it’s no wonder, since Casey has worked in the food industry since graduating high school — he was a chef at the Wooden Nickel and Houlihan’s in Monroeville, and many...
Families work together on production of ‘Annie Kids’

For the third annual summer theater camp collaboration between Gateway Musical and Monroeville Recreation and Parks, campers put on a production of “Annie Kids” at the high school’s Robert A. Read Performing Arts Center. The collaboration has become something of a family affair. Gateway senior Ethan Settlemire acted as stage...
Monroeville library prepping for cozy, handmade fundraiser

The biannual Cozy Up to the Library fundraiser began in 2014 with handmade, donated blankets and quilts in celebration of the library’s 50th anniversary – although back then it was known as “Blanket the Library.” “That year, all of the items were donated to local charities,” Friends of the Monroeville...
Cup by cup, Coffee That Helps provides employment opportunity for disabled adults

After a fall caused an angioma in his spine to rupture, Jake Hoff of Monroeville became paralyzed from the waist down. He eventually regained use of one leg and began volunteering at the local Reclamation Community Center. That’s where Hoff met Calvin Clark and started working at Coffee That Helps,...
Monroeville Mischief Makers offer a fun spin on crafting

They are Monroeville’s mischief makers, but not in the traditional sense. A group of 12 working and retired individuals — the oldest member, Marie Bair, is 94 — the Mischief Makers enjoy socializing and celebrating creativity. Their latest creations — a round robin exercise involving fabric — will be showcased...
Monroeville Mischief Makers offer a fun spin on crafting

They are Monroeville’s mischief makers, but not in the traditional sense. A group of 12 working and retired individuals — the oldest member, Marie Bair, is 94 — the Mischief Makers enjoy socializing and celebrating creativity. Their latest creations — a round robin exercise involving fabric — will be showcased...
Monroeville Rotary uses fundraiser proceeds to help combat hunger

Monroeville Rotary’s Taste of Spring fundraiser netted $8,200 to fight hunger in the community. Approximately 125 people gathered at Events on Ten in the Jonnett Building to make the event the largest Rotary fundraiser in recent years. Fourteen vendors and multiple sponsors assisted. “We are thrilled to say that the...
Gateway school board tables 2 items, revisits cellphone policy

Gateway school board is holding off on a decision regarding a new food service vehicle and electronic scoreboard. The district is down one food service vehicle and discussed the purchase a cargo van for food delivery within the district. Directors Robin Mungo and Jack Bova questioned the need for a...
Divine Mercy Academy holds 4th annual cheer camp

Thirty-three students attended Divine Mercy Academy’s fourth annual Saber Summer Cheer Camp in June, with the theme of “Neon Lights and Saber Nights.” The Monroeville parochial school’s cheer camp was available to all area children entering kindergarten through 8th grade in the fall. Campers did not have to be Divine...
Gateway may purchase food service truck, free lunches offered

Gateway School District may be in the market for a new food service vehicle. During a board discussion meeting earlier this month, business manager Mike Zourelias told the Monroeville district’s school directors that bulk food deliveries are sometimes brought to one of the buildings and must be moved to the...
Monroeville charter school celebrates service, achievements of 6 graduates

More than 100 people attended Spectrum Charter School’s graduation ceremony in Monroeville on May 23, when six seniors received their high school diplomas. Spectrum students, families, board of trustees, faculty and staff gathered for the ceremony and luncheon to recognize graduates J. Balf, Jackson Carney, Aiden Ferguson, Mira Shank-Koster, Jupiter...
Joe Winkler’s ‘Oil Paintings and Other Delights’ coming to Monroeville Library

Friends of the Monroeville Public Library will host award-winning fine artist and graphic designer Joe Winkler June 27 - July 29 at the library’s Gallery Space. The exhibit,“Oil Paintings and Other Delights,” will feature Winkler’s original works, most of which are his take on still life subjects. Winkler often acquires...
Monroeville Lions, Rotary clubs explore partnership opportunities

The Monroeville Lions Club and Monroeville Rotary probably have more in common than some might think. On June 5, Monroeville Rotary invited Lions member David Zimmer to their monthly town hall meeting at the library to discuss potential collaboration opportunities, such as Adopt-A-Highway. “We’re looking for partners and other organizations...
Monroeville Public Library celebrates annual tea fundraiser

Here’s hoping Roald Dahl would have been proud, as Monroeville Public Library held its fourth annual tea fundraiser on June 1 at the Lourdes Center on Divine Mercy Academy’s campus. This year’s theme was “Charlie and the Chocolate Factory,” and participants came decked out in their favorite Willy Wonka gear....
Walk-A-Thon helps to fund Monroeville school’s activities

Divine Mercy Academy Catholic students got to exercise and enjoy the spring weather recently at their annual walk-a-thon, the largest fundraiser for the Monroeville school’s parent-teacher guild. “It’s the kids’ most fun fundraiser,” said Tina Cuda, mother of two and parent-teacher guild fundraising chair. “Students, family and friends make pledges...

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