Monessen club sued over March shooting

By RICH CHOLODOFSKY
TribLive

A private club in Monessen is being sued over claims that failed security led to a member’s injuries last month.

Amir Reid, address unknown, contends the Monessen Elks Oaky Lodge No. 697 knowingly served an intoxicated guest and failed to act when he brandished a firearm during a fight outside the Knox Avenue club.

Police said Jamont Anthony Minnie, 34, of Monessen fired at least one shot on March 20 that struck Reid in the arm.

According to the lawsuit filed in Westmor...

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New Forward Township supervisor appointed

By TAYLOR BROWN, Senior Reporter

April 15, 2025

The vacancy board approved Amy Cline in a 2-1 vote. Amy Cline has a new hat to wear in Forward Township — that of a township supervisor. On Monday, Cline was selected over seven other interested resid...