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Monroeville Times Express: year in review
It was another storied year for Monroeville. So, as we look ahead to the start of a new decade, let’s take a moment to look back at some of the biggest, most meaningful stories of 2019. The sale of Bel-Aire Pool This story probably drew the most emotion from Monroeville...
Monroeville couple’s holiday display draws toy donations to Children’s Hospital
There is a purpose for the thousands of Christmas lights hung and strung by an 82-year-old Monroeville man and his wife, beyond spreading holiday cheer. “The main reason is so people bring toys,” said Pete Colangelo. For about 10 years, the retired civil engineer has waited for Halloween to pass...
DUI, assault investigations among recent Monroeville police activity
Monroeville police filed the following charges Dec. 11-17 in District Judge Jeffrey L. Herbst’s office: • Stephen Bricker, 36, of Plum with accident involving damage to attended vehicle/property, driving with a suspended license, following too closely and failure to perform duties at stop signs. Charges were filed Dec. 17 in...
Monroeville increases spending without raising taxes
Monroeville’s 2020 budget does not include an increase in property taxes. The $35.3 million spending plan represents a 0.85% increase from 2019’s budget and calls for a $3.2 million transfer from its fund balance. Current projections show the fund balance will reach $8.3 million by the end of 2020. Initially,...
DUI, drug cases recently handled by Judge Herbst in Monroeville – Dec. 19, 2019
Monroeville District Court Judge Jeffrey Herbst handled these cases recently. Defendants will have court dates set in the Allegheny County Court of Common Pleas. Charges were filed by Monroeville police unless otherwise noted. Held for court • John Perrin, 25, of New Brighton on charges of simple assault and harassment....
Online Monroeville video tour made at no cost to borough
A series of promotional videos produced at no cost to Monroeville have been prominently positioned on the municipality’s website. The videos, produced by CGI Communications of Rochester, N.Y., were financially supported by advertisements purchased by local businesses. There are seven short videos that feature Monroeville officials talking about the community....
‘I thought I was going to die’: Woman trapped in Monroeville flood, residents seek solutions
Caitlin Chatkin remembers the experience vividly. It was July 21, around 9 p.m., and the rain was falling unusually hard in Monroeville. She was driving on Logans Ferry Road, on her way to her mother’s house on Meadow Court. Before she knew it, her car spun out of control and...
DUI, drug cases recently handled by Judge Herbst in Monroeville – Dec. 13, 2019
Monroeville District Court Judge Jeffrey Herbst handled these cases recently. Defendants will have court dates set in the Allegheny County Court of Common Pleas. Charges were filed by Monroeville police unless otherwise noted. Held for court • Jeffrey Sever, 38, of Monroeville on charges of strangulation, resisting arrest, harassment and...
DUI, theft cases among recent Monroeville police investigations – Dec. 13, 2019
Monroeville police filed the following charges Dec. 2-10 in District Judge Jeffrey L. Herbst’s office: • Shaquayla Peters, 30, of Pittsburgh with retail theft and possession of instruments of a crime. Charges were filed Dec. 7 in connection with an incident along the 3600 block of William Penn Highway. •...
Monroeville library hosts ‘Grinchmas’ party
Monroeville Public Library hosted a Grinch-themed party Dec. 7. The “Grinchmas” party, in its second year, featured Grinch-themed games and food....
Monroeville holiday lights winner announced
The Monroeville Recreation and Parks Department chose a winner for its 32nd annual Holiday Lights Contest. The winners, Marcia and Mark Heffelfinger of 2370 Tilbrook Road, will receive gift cards from local businesses for their display of inflatable holiday characters, lighted trees, candy canes and wreaths. The Heffelfingers represent the...
Monroeville man to plead guilty in $127 million Medicare scheme, officials say
A Monroeville business owner is expected to plead guilty in a $127 million kickback scheme against Medicare patients, according to a U.S. Attorney’s Office spokeswoman. Ravitej Reddy, 52, is accused of conspiring with multiple companies to pay kickbacks for lab tests done at his two genetic testing facilities. He was...
Monroeville fire department attorneys ask to dismiss part of lawsuit filed by Gateway student, parents
Attorneys representing a Monroeville volunteer fire company have asked a judge to dismiss a portion of a civil lawsuit filed against the station. Court records show that attorneys Bruce Rende and Amy Sims say the parents of a Gateway student who was hit by an ambulance cannot recover damages for...
Fans don costumes, get 1-on-1 access with celebrities at Steel City ConVideo
Steel City Con at the Monroeville Convention Center allowed pop culture fans to interact with celebrities and express themselves through costumes all weekend long. The convention celebrated it’s 30th anniversary a few months ago and is one of the largest comic conventions in the nation, according to its organizers. “The...
Monroeville man sentenced to more than 12 years in prison for federal drug, gun crimes
A Monroeville man convicted of distribution of fentanyl to someone who overdosed and died was sentenced to 12 years and seven months in federal prison, U.S. Attorney Scott W. Brady announced Friday. Ryan Williams, 31, was also found guilty of possession of a firearm by a convicted felon. Authorities said...
Sunrise students treated to holiday cheer in decades-old Monroeville traditionVideo
A raucous, joy-filled cheer rang out as Santa Claus and his spouse walked into the building. The couple was ferried in to Biondi Motor Company in Monroeville by a convertible, 2002 Ford Thunderbird. “Mrs. Claus, I must say, your hair looks good even after catching all that wind,” said Chris...
New Gateway directors sworn in
The Gateway School District Board of Directors hierarchy will remain unchanged as three new faces join the nine-member board. School directors Paul Caliari, Susan Delaney and Scott Gallagher were sworn in by Monroeville Magisterial District Judge Jeffrey Herbst this week. They were joined by incumbents Mary Beth Cirucci, John Ritter...
Monroeville library hosts ‘Grinchmas’ party
Monroeville Public Library will host a Grinch-themed party on Dec. 7. The “Grinchmas” party at the library will be from 1 to 2:30 p.m. The event, in its second year, will feature Grinch-themed games and food. Hope Benson, head of the children’s library, said they will read the original “How...
Monroeville road reopens
A section of a Monroeville road that closed Dec. 3 has partially reopened, Allegheny County Public Works said Thursday. Wilmerding-Monroeville Road, also known as Patton Street, closed between Monroeville Boulevard and the Tri-Boro Expressway to allow public works crews to perform emergency repairs to a portion of the road that...
Drug, DUI cases among recent Monroeville police activity
Monroeville police filed the following charges Nov. 29 to Dec. 2 in District Judge Jeffrey L. Herbst’s office: • Kyrah Carey, 21, of Wilkinsburg with retail theft. Charges were filed Nov. 29 in connection with an incident along the 4000 block of Monroeville Boulevard. • Christian Wells, 23, of Pittsburgh...
Theft, firearms cases recently handled by Judge Herbst in Monroeville
Monroeville District Court Judge Jeffrey Herbst handled these cases recently. Defendants will have court dates set in the Allegheny County Court of Common Pleas. Charges were filed by Monroeville police unless otherwise noted. Held for court • Mark Cessna, 44, of Homer City on charges of possession of controlled substances,...
Portion of Wilmerding-Monroeville Road closing Dec. 3
A section of a road in Monroeville will close for about a week starting Dec. 3, Allegheny County Public Works announced Monday. Wilmerding-Monroeville Road, also known as Patton Street, will close between Monroeville Boulevard and the Tri-Boro Expressway starting at 7 a.m. Dec. 3. Public works will work on emergency...
Resisting arrest, theft among cases heard by Judge Herbst
Monroeville District Court Judge Jeffrey Herbst handled these cases recently. Defendants will have court dates set in the Allegheny County Court of Common Pleas. Charges were filed by Monroeville police unless otherwise noted. Waived for court • Tacquela L. Williams, 30, of Wilkinsburg on theft of services. Charges were filed...
Monroeville police file theft, indecent exposure charges
Police filed the following charges Nov. 18-26 in District Judge Jeffrey L. Herbst’s office. Charges were filed by Monroeville police unless otherwise noted. • Nicholas Norris, 22, of Pitcairn with retail theft. The charge was filed Nov. 26 in connection with an incident along the 4000 block of Monroeville Boulevard....
Pennsylvania Turnpike reopens after crash near Monroeville interchange
A crash on the Pennsylvania Turnpike in Monroeville slowed eastbound traffic Wednesday morning. PennDOT’s 511PA alert system said the crash happened at milepost 57. The accident caused both eastbound lanes to be blocked around 11 a.m., according to Tribune-Review news partner WPXI-TV. All lanes reopened by early afternoon. State police...
