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Theft cases among recent Monroeville police investigations
Monroeville police filed the following charges June 4 in District Judge Jeffrey L. Herbst’s office:Veronica Valdez, 49, of Vandergrift with criminal conspiracy and retail theft. Charges were filed June 4 in connection with an incident along the 3600 block of William Penn Highway. Heather Stefanik, 24, of Vandergrift with theft...
Drug, theft cases recently handled by Judge Herbst in Monroeville – Jun. 6, 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 courtHeather Stefanik, 24, of Vandergrift on charges of receiving stolen property, possession of controlled substances,...
Monroeville pool faces last season to make way for turnpike project
Anna Parker was dismayed when she found out this was the last summer she could bring her two grandchildren to the Monroeville Community Pool. “I got a lot of good memories here,” she said while enjoying a sunny day at the pool. A Monroeville resident, Parker, 57, has been coming...
From Pittsburgh to Penn State, police pass Special Olympics torch
Nearly 500 police officers from around the state made their way from Pittsburgh to State College to raise funds for the Special Olympics. The annual Torch Run kick starts the 50th annual Special Olympics PA Summer Games, which are being held today through Saturday in State College. “Police are the...
Boyce Park wave pool closed for emergency repairs
The wave pool at Boyce Park will be closed for up to 10 days for emergency repairs, according to an Allegheny County news release. The pool began losing water May 31 due to a malfunctioning “hydrostatic relief valve.” The valves are designed to maintain pressure between water in the pool...
Cavitt Road in Monroeville reopens after months-long closure
Cavitt Road in Monroeville has reopened after nearly 12 weeks of being closed. The municipality’s Nixle alert system sent a notification to users Sunday morning with the announcement. The two-mile road was closed March 13 after a Monroeville engineer said the road was “slipping more than it should.” The road...
Disaster drill planned for Forbes Hospital in Monroeville on Saturday morning
Folks who may see a lot of EMS, police and related activity at Forbes Hospital in Monroeville on Saturday morning should not be alarmed. Emergency responders and staff of the Allegheny Health Network’s hospital at 2570 Haymaker Road will be involved in a disaster drill from 8 a.m.-10 a.m. Actors...
267 graduate from Gateway High School
A class of 267 Gateway High School seniors graduated May 30 during a ceremony held in Henry J. Furrie Sports Complex. The class valedictorian was Kyah Amore Russell and the salutatorian was Arpitha Megha Udupa. The following is a list of the graduates, in alphabetical order: Minahal Abbas, Zoe A....
Wine and beer festival set for Saturday at Monroeville Convention Center
Wine and beer lovers can find all they need and more at the Monroeville Convention Center this weekend. The seventh annual Rockin’ Wine & Beer Festival is slated for Saturday with sessions between 1-5 p.m. and 6-10 p.m. at 209 Mall Blvd. It is presented by Kelly Simon Event Management....
Gateway school gets creative with playtime
Maintaining single-file lines, a group of Gateway elementary students peered into the gymnasium at odd, blue shapes with which a teacher said they could play. “You’re the first group,” said Emily Levine, a Cleveland Steward Jr. Elementary School third-grade teacher. “Be creative. You can do whatever you want.” At that,...
Penn Hills man charged with assaulting pregnant woman
A Penn Hills man was charged and arrested for allegedly beating up his pregnant girlfriend and breaking her TV during an argument at her apartment. Donye K. Sparrow-Felton, 20, “jumped on top of her and began hitting her with a clenched fist, and then began to choke her, before throwing...
Monroeville police file theft, other charges
Monroeville police, unless otherwise noted, filed the following charges May 21-28 in District Judge Jeffrey L. Herbst’s office: • Kelly L. Mullen, 47, of McKeesport with retail theft, tampering with evidence, prohibited acts related to illicit drug activity and resisting arrest. Charges were filed May 21 in connection with an...
Gateway High School postpones graduation ceremony, reschedules to May 30
Gateway High School’s graduation ceremony was canceled Wednesday and rescheduled, according to the district’s website. The ceremony, originally scheduled to start at 7 p.m. Wednesday at the Gateway High School Stadium or “Antimarino” Stadium, will be held at the same time and place on May 30. Janet Estok, Administrative Assistant...
Parent sues Gateway administrator
Editor’s note: A story in the May 30 print edition of the Times Express incorrectly linked Gateway School District parent Janette Beighel’s children to allegations by another parent - Tammy Aikins - that Aikins’ child was being bullied. ••• A Gateway parent and former teacher’s aide has sued the school...
Theft cases among recent Monroeville police investigations
Monroeville police filed the following charges May 17 in District Judge Jeffrey L. Herbst’s office:Anthony Perkins, 20, of Pittsburgh with retail theft and criminal conspiracy. Charges were filed May 17 in connection with an incident along the 500 block of Mall Circle Drive. Denise Mukwita, 20, of Penn Hills with...
Drugs, DUI cases among those 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 courtMichael Warnick, 52, of Pitcairn on charges of burglary, criminal trespass, criminal mischief, theft by...
Monroeville parks department schedules summer programs
The Monroeville Recreation and Parks Department is seeking registrants for upcoming programs for children and adults. The following programs have deadlines approaching in order to participate: • The Monroeville Summer Day Camp’s first week starts June 1. Children aged 5 ½ to 13 will go to Monroeville Community Park East...
Monroeville 5K to feature health fair, concert
Registration is now open for Monroeville Foundation’s second annual 5K run and “CommUNITY Day,” which will include a performance by a 2019 American Idol contestant. The Run for Your Life and Walk 5K will be held at 9 a.m. July 27 at the Monroeville Community Park West. Crunch Fitness and...
3 incumbents, 2 challengers earn nods in Gateway races
There will likely be some new faces on the Gateway school board as two political newcomers were among the top five vote-getters in Tuesday’s primaries, according to unofficial results. Seven candidates cross-filed to seek five nominations up for grabs in the Republican and Democratic primaries. On the Democratic ticket, challenger...
Restriction scheduled for Monroeville road
Crews plan to restrict a portion of Route 22 in Monroeville to one lane on Wednesday. The single-lane restrictions will occur from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. May 22 between Old William Penn Highway and Haymaker Road. Workers from Allison Park Contractors will repair a sign located on the Pennsylvania...
ESAL art to be displayed in Monroeville library
The Monroeville Public Library will display and sell art in one of its gallery spaces throughout June. The exhibit will he held in the library’s Elaine Biondi Gallery Space from May 31 to July 2 during regular library hours. It will be closed on Sundays. An opening ceremony will be...
Monroeville drug, alcohol rehab facility planned
A residential drug and alcohol rehabilitation facility is coming to Monroeville. Recovery Centers of America received unanimous approval May 14 from Monroeville council to begin renovating a vacant building at 2380 McGinley Road. The organization plans to spend up to $20 million on renovations. Approximately 78,000 square feet, the building...
Trial date set for men accused in Monroeville kidnapping
Two men facing charges related to the alleged kidnapping of a Monroeville woman will get their day in court. A trial date of July 29 was set last week for Justice J. McCallum and Derrick Duke, who were arrested in February after allegedly leading police and FBI officers on a...
Monroeville parade a 50-year tradition
The Monroeville Memorial Day Parade will kick off at 9 a.m. May 27. The parade, organized by American Legion Gold Star Post 820, begins at Valley Honda, 4221 William Penn Highway. The route continues onto Northern Pike, across the overpass, then Monroeville Boulevard and ends at Old Stone Church at...
Monroeville police file assault, harassment charges
Monroeville police, unless otherwise noted, filed the following charges May 6-12 in District Judge Jeffrey L. Herbst’s office: • Wilford R. Clark, 39, of Monroeville with making terroristic threats and simple assault. Charges were filed May 6 in connection with an incident along the 2300 block of Haymaker Road. •...
