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Theft cases among recent Monroeville police investigations
Monroeville police filed the following charges Feb. 27 to March 4 in District Judge Jeffrey L. Herbst’s office:Timothy Mollett, 28, of McKeesport with providing false identification to law enforcement and driving with a suspended license. Charges were filed Feb. 27 in connection with an incident along the 2700 block of...
DUI, theft cases recently handled by Judge Herbst in Monroeville – Mar. 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 courtJeffrey Lockard, 67, of East Liberty on charges of terroristic threats, possession of offensive weapons,...
Food truck festival going indoors at Monroeville Convention Center
How about an indoor food truck bonanza? It’s happening this weekend in Monroeville. A variety of food choices such as chicken and waffles, crepes, tacos, hot dogs and more will be available at Food Truck A Palooza from noon to 5 p.m. Saturday at the Monroeville Convention Center. The event...
Fire Rescue & EMS Expo at the Monroeville Convention Center continues Sunday
Firefighters and EMS personnel who want the latest gear and equipment, and folks looking to see what can be used during an emergency response can do both under one roof this weekend. The 32nd annual Pittsburgh Fire Rescue & EMS Expo is underway at the Monroeville Convention Center. Volunteer fire...
2 charged in Monroeville kidnapping plead not guiltyVideo
Two men pleaded not guilty at a preliminary hearing March 1 after being charged in the February kidnapping of a Monroeville woman and demanding $50,000 and four pounds of marijuana from her son. All charges against Justice J. McCallum, 24, of Penn Hills and Derrick D. Duke, 25, of Swissvale...
Competitive youth skier snags state championship
A Franklin Regional student and Western Pennsylvania Race Club skier won a state skiing championship for his age bracket at Seven Springs Feb. 23-24. Torin Pottinger, 13, won the slalom and giant slalom race events over the weekend, earning him the top spot in the state for earning the most...
Longtime greeting card illustrator shares story with Sewickley Artist Guild
You’ve probably never heard of George Schill, but chances are, you’ve given — or received — one or more of his creations for a birthday or Christmas or just to say hello. Schill is an illustrator who has designed thousands of cards during his 38 years as a contract artist...
DUI, theft, drug possession among recent Monroeville police investigations
Monroeville police filed the following charges Feb. 21-27 in District Judge Jeffrey L. Herbst’s office: • Shane Kennedy, 31, of Hollidaysburg with two counts of driving under the influence of alcohol, driving under a suspended or revoked license, careless driving and recklessly endangering another person. The charges were filed Feb....
Drug, prostitution 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 court • Shannon L. Vanorsdale, 35, of Mt. Pleasant on charges of possession of an...
DUI, theft cases among recent Monroeville police investigations – Feb. 20, 2019
Monroeville police filed the following charges Feb. 13-19 in District Judge Jeffrey L. Herbst’s office:Latae Young, 24, of Monroeville with simple assault. Charges were filed Feb. 15 in connection with an incident along the 2500 block of Monroeville Boulevard.Amber Batzel, 35, of Pitcairn with retail theft and providing false identification...
Caliente Pizza & Drafthouse to open 5th location in Monroeville Friday
A Pittsburgh pizza and beer joint will open its fifth location in Monroeville on Friday. Caliente Pizza and Drafthouse will host a ribbon-cutting ceremony at 2125 Mosside Blvd. at 4 p.m. on Feb. 22. Owners Nick and Angie Bogacz bought the building Feb. 15 for $375,000, which included a liquor...
Monroeville Mall, Gateway among those appealing new fee
Many Monroeville property owners are fighting a yearly fee they were assessed recently for the municipality’s new Pollution Control and Flood Reduction, or MS4, program. The deadline to appeal those assessments with Monroeville was Feb. 15. As of Feb. 20, council has not appointed members of a three-person appeals board,...
Gateway elementary to host ‘Steam it Up Night’ on Feb. 27
University Park Elementary will host a science exhibition for its students on Feb. 27. The inaugural event that starts at 6:30 p.m. in the school’s All Purpose Room will feature projects of 55 students in kindergarten through fourth grades, said Gateway parent Janette Beighel. The event will showcase projects in...
Metal detectors to be installed in Gateway high, middle schools
Gateway High School’s large group instruction room was packed Feb. 12 for a Safe School community meeting, where administrators discussed new safety practices, including plans for utilizing metal detectors and an app that collates anonymous tips. Assistant Superintendent Dennis Chakey, who is part of the district’s five-person safety team, said...
Gateway student wins Monroeville design contest
A Gateway High School student received $500 for her winning emblem design for the municipality’s new Municipal Separate Storm Sewer System, or MS4, fund. Kaitlyn Waros, a senior, was awarded the college scholarship money at Monroeville’s February council meeting. She posed for a photograph with Monroeville Mayor Nick Gresock. Councilman...
Firm hired for Monroeville storm sewer building
Monroeville council hired an engineering firm that will design an MS4 storm sewer building to be built on public works property. Monroeville-based Fahringer, McCarty, Grey Inc. was hired for $36,900 at the Feb. 12 council meeting by a 7-1 vote. Councilman Steve Duncan dissented, citing concerns that many of the...
Theft 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 court • Justin Wharton, 32, of Wilmerding on charges of robbery, retail theft and simple...
Assault, theft cases among recent Monroeville police investigations – Feb. 13, 2019
Monroeville police filed the following charges Feb. 7-12 in District Judge Jeffrey L. Herbst’s office:Amanda Delsignore, 27, of North Versailles with retail theft and criminal conspiracy. Charges were filed Feb. 12 in connection with an incident along the 4100 block of William Penn Highway.Shatea Fullard, 33, of Pitcairn with retail...
Hundreds of feline competitors show off in annual cat contest in MonroevilleVideo
An exotic shorthair cat from Baltimore took home top prize at the seventh annual Steel City Kitties All-breed Cat Show in Monroeville. Cat Fanciers’ Association (CFA) judges awarded Best Cat in Show to “Perzot Something in the Water.” The pet is owned by Dave and Shirley Peet and Sarah Sieffert,...
AHN opens Monroeville cancer centerVideo
Monroeville welcomed Allegheny Health Center’s newest $35 million addition to its cancer and imaging institutes during a ceremonial ribbon cutting Wednesday. The AHN Forbes Outpatient Center will replace the Intercommunity Cancer Center and consolidate other services that have been spread throughout Forbes. The center, touted as the first facility of...
Monroeville students put principal in sticky situation
Celebrating Catholic Schools week, Jan. 27 - Feb. 2, students at Divine Mercy Academy in Monroeville had the unique opportunity to tape their principal to the wall....
Drug, DUI cases among recent Monroeville police investigations
Monroeville police filed the following charges Jan. 22 to Feb. 6 in District Judge Jeffrey L. Herbst’s office: • Devin Simons, 27, of Pittsburgh with possession of controlled substances, possession of a small amount of marijuana, possession of drug paraphernalia, driving under the influence and public drunkenness. Charges were filed...
DUI, theft cases recently handled by Judge Herbst in Monroeville – Feb. 7, 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 courtJohn Smith, 50, of Penn Hills on two counts of corruption of minors and three...
DUI, theft cases recently handled by Judge Herbst in Monroeville – Jan. 31, 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 courtRodney Smith, 31, of West Mifflin on charges of theft by deception, conspiracy and access...
Monroeville Home Show brings together remodeling professionals, celebrities and do-it-yourself warriors
The fourth annual Monroeville Home Show hosted more than 160 vendors and collected at least a ton of food for a local pantry. “Every year it gets a bit larger, and that’s the goal of any time you do a show,” producer Kelly Simon said. “I had 80 exhibitors the...
