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Monroeville ready to open warming center, but only if needed
Monroeville will have a warming center during the cold snap, but only if there is a need. The police department issued a Nixle alert Tuesday night that read: “Anyone who is in need of a warming center during low temps over the following (two) days can contact Monroeville Dispatch at...
Monroeville artist to display artwork at North Hills Art Center
A Monroeville artist will showcase some of his artwork at the North Hills Art Center for its annual Mid-Winter Hues Show. Larry Brandstetter, a self-professed “doodler,” will have three of his pieces on display. Two of them will be drawings and the third is a collage of mixed media entitled...
Gateway’s ‘Safe School Community Meeting’ rescheduled for Feb. 12
A community meeting for Gateway’s safety practices has been rescheduled for Feb. 12. The district’s “Safe School Community Meeting” will be at 6 p.m. in the high school’s large group instruction room. The meeting will be before the school board’s agenda setting meeting, according to the district’s website. It was...
Rodi Road in Wilkins Township closed because of water main break
A portion of Rodi Road in Wilkins Township is closed because of a water main break, according to Wilkins police. The portion of Rodi Road between Thomson Run Road and Penn Center Boulevard was closed Friday morning due “to a significant water main break.” A Nixle alert warned residents to...
Gateway students part of ‘Hamilton’ projectVideo
Gateway High School students were up for the challenge when teachers told them they had two weeks to prepare a project before being able to enjoy Broadway’s next sensation – “Hamilton” – in Pittsburgh. “It really worked out well,” said Mark Wallace, a high school social studies teacher. Wallace said...
DUI, theft cases among those recently investigated by Monroeville police
Monroeville police filed the following charges Jan. 14-22 in District Judge Jeffrey L. Herbst’s office:Kyle Dudley, 27, of Penn Hills with driving under the influence, following too closely and operating a vehicle without official without official certificate. Charges were filed Jan. 22 in connection with an incident near the intersection...
Fourth annual Monroeville Home Show set for this weekend at the Monroeville Convention Center
People looking to start housing projects or want to talk with experts about home improvement can find all they need and more at the Monroeville Convention Center this weekend. Simon Event Management of Greensburg presents the fourth annual Monroeville Home Show Jan. 25-27 at 209 Mall Blvd. “Every year it...
Gateway school safety meeting postponed
A meeting about school safety scheduled for Jan. 17 at Gateway Middle School was postponed due to inclement weather. Gateway posted to its website that the meeting — dubbed Safe School Community Presentation — would be rescheduled. As of Jan. 18, no new date had been announced. The meeting will...
Gateway’s new scoreboard expected to be installed in spring
Gateway School Board is moving forward with the purchase of a new scoreboard on the promise the money will be reimbursed through an agreement with the district’s bus services company. The board voted 7-2 to purchase the nine-panel scoreboard from OES Inc for $315,000. The money will come from the...
Annual ball teaches Gateway students respect, etiquetteVideo
A group of Moss Side middle schoolers brought the ballroom to the Jan. 15 Gateway School Board meeting. Sixth grade students performed snippets of winning routines from their school’s annual ball for members. Among the pairs of students – donning suits and dresses – who performed were Darious Farrar and...
Photo Gallery: 59th Annual Pittsburgh Boat Show
The 59th annual Pittsburgh Boat Show opened last weekend at the Monroeville Convention Center. Boating enthusiasts still have time to catch up on the latest in watercraft, sporting equipment and even take a safe boating class this weekend, Jan. 18-20. Times for the show are 5 to 10 p.m. Friday;...
Drugs, theft cases among recent Monroeville police investigations
Monroeville police filed the following charges Jan. 3-17 in District Judge Jeffrey L. Herbst’s office:Jacqueline Mackowski, 21, of Verona with possession of controlled substances, possession with intent to deliver, possession of drug paraphernalia and disorderly conduct. Charges were filed Jan. 17 in connection with an incident along the 200 block...
Assault, robbery 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 courtWayne Crump Jr., 37, of Monroeville on charges of aggravated assault, simple assault and harassment....
Monroeville warns against street parking ahead of weekend snowfall
Monroeville is warning residents to avoid parking in the street ahead of expected snowfall over the weekend. In an annoucement posted on its Facebook and website, Monroeville said street parking is prohibited in the municipality during a snow event and will write parking tickets to violators. “Vehicles parked on the...
Gateway school board limits property tax rate increases
The Gateway school board has established a cap for raising real estate taxes for the 2019-20 school year, should it need to do so. With a unanimous vote, the board agreed through resolution it cannot exceed a tax increase beyond 2.7 percent, based on the inflation index set by the...
Monroeville structures slated for demolition could stay standing
While Monroeville Council approved the demolition of 10 houses deemed unsafe, three have received six-month extensions to give owners a chance to make improvements. The properties slated for demolition include 758 Cottonwood and 306 Interlaken drives; 104 Elmwood St.; 604 Lincoln, 1594 Lynn and 1600 Lynn Ave.; and 4654 Old...
Monroeville Council approves new housing plan along Logans Ferry Road
Monroeville Council unanimously approved a three-phase housing plan along Logans Ferry Road on Jan. 8 despite some residents’ concerns. Sandy Hill Development first proposed the 133-house plan dubbed the Maple Crest Residential Development to Monroeville in September. Among residents’ concerns were increased traffic and an abandoned mine underneath the property....
Photo Gallery: Orthodox Christmas in Monroeville
Worshipers gathered at St. Nicholas Serbian Orthodox Church in Monroeville to celebrate Orthodox Christmas Eve Jan. 6. According to the Julian Calendar, it is a Serbian tradition to attend vespers on Christmas Eve, participating in an evening of praise, prayers and sacrifice. At the end of the service, parishioners gather...
Pumps closed, store open after Monroeville Sunoco canopy collapseVideo
A collapsed canopy is keeping pumps closed at a Monroeville Sunoco station while owners await final word from their insurance company. The canopy over gas pumps at the 1855 Haymaker Road station collapsed Tuesday night as winds whipped through the region, trapping two vehicles but injuring no one. Yellow caution...
Monroeville family celebrates 2 healthy years after young daughter’s liver transplant
It’s been two years since a Monroeville girl born with a rare genetic disorder received a new liver, and her family couldn’t be happier to be celebrating the anniversary. Myka Joy Reeder, 3, has methylmalonic acidemia, meaning her body is unable to process certain amino acids found in protein because...
Theft cases among recent Monroeville police investigations
Monroeville police filed the following charges Jan. 4-7 in District Judge Jeffrey L. Herbst’s office:Alexis Davis, 20, of Verona with criminal mischief and harassment. Charges were filed Jan. 4 in connection with an incident along the 4000 block of William Penn Highway.Tenisha Lester, 44, of Pittsburgh with criminal mischief. Charges...
Drug, theft cases recently handled by Judge Herbst in Monroeville – Jan. 9, 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 courtShawndia Smith, 29, of McKeesport on charges of retail theft. Charges were filed Oct. 27.Leonard...
Gateway cheerleading club to host skills camp in February
The Gateway Cheerleading Boosters Club is looking for participants for an upcoming skills camp. The event will be held 9 a.m. to noon Feb. 2, at the Gateway High School auxiliary gym. Mindy Mason, the club’s spokeswoman, said children aged 5 to 12 are welcome to participate in the event,...
Monroeville to host recycling event for hazardous material, electronics
Monroeville Department of Public Works will host a recycling collection event in February. Erie-based Environmental Coordination Services & Recycling will accept electronics and household hazardous waste from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Feb. 9 at Monroeville Public Works, 200 Starr Drive. Workers will not accept explosives, radioactive material, ammunition, medical...
Photo Gallery: Monroeville Library rings in 2019
A capacity crowd rings in 2019 at the Monroeville Library on Dec. 31, at the annual Ball Drop for residents and their families. In addition to enjoying the games, crafts and refreshments, everyone hand a chance to make their own New Year’s hat and noise maker. Lillian DeDomenic | For...
