Lots of traffic and extra police are anticipated Saturday afternoon in Lower Burrell. Hundreds of people are expected to attend a celebration of life for David “Mogie” Magill, a popular Alle-Kiski Valley restaurant owner who was shot and killed two weeks ago. City Councilman Chris Fabry said there won’t be
The death of well-known restaurant and bar owner David “Mogie” Magill left residents in Lower Burrell and beyond reeling. Magill, owner of Magill’s Grill and Mogie’s Irish Pub, was gunned down about 9 a.m. Thursday as he arrived at his business. “We’re all devastated, shocked, saddened and heartbroken,” said Wendy
Lower Burrell police officers soon will undergo training to better assist them in deescalating situations. The police department will participate in ICAT training — which stands for Integrating, Communications, Assessment and Tactics — the next two Fridays, Dec. 8 and 15. “This training for our police personnel is equipped with
Lower Burrell’s proposed budget for 2024 includes no property tax increase for city residents and landowners. And, thanks to royalties from gas drilling at Burrell Lake Park, the city intends to provide additional funding to its volunteer fire departments. “What I’m going to propose today is that we got some
An all-day fall festival will take over Lower Burrell next weekend. The city’s largest harvest festival will kick off Saturday, Oct. 7, at Bon Air Elementary School and Burrell High School. The day begins at 9 a.m. with the city’s farmers market at Bon Air. At 1 p.m., the fun