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Monroeville woman stole $21K from 7-Eleven at Turnpike plaza in Plum, police say
A Monroeville woman is accused of stealing nearly $21,000 from a 7-Eleven convenience store on the Pennsylvania Turnpike in Plum. State police charged Leigh Ann Wentzel, 49, on Wednesday with a single count of second-degree felony theft. There was an active warrant for her arrest on Thursday, according to Plum...
Gateway School Board OKs field improvements, grass cutting contract
Gateway School Board members voted unanimously to replace the surface of the batter’s box and pitching area at the high school athletic field for a total of $11,937. The vote was 9-0 this week to approve the proposal from Shaw Turf. Continuing the discussion that began at a recent study...
Student creations featured at Monroeville library during Youth Art Month
The gallery space at Monroeville Public Library will come alive in March with Gateway School District’s K-12 student art show. This annual exhibit celebrates Youth Art Month and is organized by Gateway High School Visual Arts Department Chair Greta Severson. “The art show presents student art from every school in...
Monroeville area: Library trivia, gospel performance, Gateway musical, more
Email news briefs and event listings to pvarine@triblive.com or bpoole@triblive.com. ‘Good as New’ book sale The 30th annual “Good as New” book sale will be held March 21-23 at Monroeville United Methodist Church, 219 Center Road. A variety of fiction, nonfiction and children’s books will be available. Gently used puzzles...
Monroeville Giant Eagle recalls bread
Giant Eagle officials have issued a voluntary recall of multi-grain sourdough bread sold at its Monroeville store on Monroeville Boulevard. A limited amount of bread, sold at the store’s bakery, was incorrectly labeled as “multi-grain Tuscany,” resulting in an undeclared sesame allergen being potentially present. It was discovered during a...
Church resurrects Monroeville DoubleTree, plans to emerge as Legacy Hotel
A Monroeville church plans to resurrect the former DoubleTree by Hilton hotel in Monroeville and create a boutique lodging site. The multimillion-dollar renovation announced Tuesday will feature a theme paying homage to Western Pennsylvania legends in industry, sports and entertainment, church and hotel officials said. Two Trees Global LLC of...
84-year-old Monroeville man dies in crash
A Monroeville man was killed in a crash on Fox Hill Drive Tuesday, according to the Allegheny County Medical Examiner. Raymond Manns Jr., 84, was ejected from a vehicle that was traveling on the road at 8 a.m. He died at the scene....
From farmland to Miracle Mile: Monroeville poised for change as it marks 75 years
N. Michael Marie had a front-row seat as Monroeville grew from a farming community into the hub of activity that it is today. Marie, 72, is the owner of Nick Marie’s Esta Esta, the restaurant his parents, Nick and Helen Marie, opened in 1955. Marie grew up above the space...
Gateway bowlers advance to regional tournament
With the WPIBL team and singles championship tournaments in the rearview mirror, the Gateway boys bowling team has its sights set on big things at Western Regionals this weekend. The senior-laden Gators will have five compete Friday in the singles event at Bowlero Pittsburgh, formerly Noble Manor Lanes, in Carnegie,...
Despite early playoff exit, future bright for Gateway boys basketball
The Gateway boys basketball team hoped to get out fast at Moon in a WPIAL Class 5A first round game Feb. 18. The No. 12 Gators came into the game with a high degree of momentum after closing the regular season with three straight wins, including an overtime triumph against...
How pet blood donors are saving lives
Usually, when someone’s pet is in the veterinary hospital, it’s a stressful time — something is wrong, and it’s gone beyond the usual vet visit. But on Feb. 15 at BluePearl Pet Hospital in Ohio Township, Ashleah Stone wasn’t worried at all about her 7-year-old greyhound, J.B. That’s because J.B....
Eastern Pittsburgh suburban real estate transactions for the week of Feb. 23, 2025
Churchill Gary Craig trustee sold property at 2429 Marbury Road to Richard and Ana Hogben for $460,000. Edgewood Todd Ernst sold property at 513 Greendale Ave. to Eric Small and Jessica Santacrose for $350,000. Lisa Frumkes sold property at 346 Locust St. to Charlotte Heyward Wesley for $712,500. Gaggan Boparai...
Veteran service group organizes birthday card campaign for WWII code breaker living in Monroeville
There is never a good time for war. But for Julia Parsons, the outbreak of World War II came at the right time. In 1942, Parsons was a senior at Carnegie Tech — soon to be Carnegie Mellon University — “about to graduate with a General Studies degree that equipped...
Monroeville area: Library trivia competition, mini-golf fundraiser, more
Email news briefs and event listings to pvarine@triblive.com or bpoole@triblive.com. Trivia night at library The Monroeville Public Library will host a trivia night March 22 with cash prizes for the top two teams. Doors open at the library, 4000 Gateway Campus Blvd., at 6 p.m.; the event begins at 7...
Rugs N Stuff owners look to foster creativity, confidence
Tyler Weston sees tufting’s potential to nurture creativity. Tufting is the art of decorative rug design. Using an electric tool that resembles a cross between a sewing machine needle and a tattoo gun, tufters push yarn through the back of their canvas, tracing and eventually filling in an image from...
Gateway school counselors focused on helping students meet career goals
National School Counseling Week was Feb. 3 - 7, and this year’s theme was “Helping Students Thrive.” Promoted by the American School Counselor Association, the week highlights the important role counselors play in helping students succeed in school and plan for life after graduation. To mark the week, the Gateway...
Game changer: Former Monroeville Ulta space becomes Pickle Parlor
Bryan Kiger has been eyeing Monroeville Mall’s former Ulta Beauty store space for a few years now. “This corner anchor location is highly visible with ample free parking,” Kiger said of the 10,000 square-foot space. “It is an ideal location for indoor pickleball courts.” The Monroeville resident, along with co-owner...
Gateway plans field improvements, readies for U.S. Open parking
Gateway school board will vote next week on a proposal to replace the batter’s box and pitching areas at the high school baseball and softball field at a cost of $11,937. Director Jack Bova voiced concerns that the district recently installed new turf at the field. Bova wanted to know...
‘They can sense the tension in our society’: Rep. Summer Lee speaks to Gateway 5th graders, tours renovated facility
U.S. Rep. Summer Lee didn’t mince words Tuesday afternoon when a Gateway Middle School student asked the Swissvale Democrat what Congress’ biggest challenge is right now. “Can I be honest?” Lee said. “The president.” Lee, D-Swissvale, spoke with Gateway’s fifth grade class about her career path, achieving goals and the...
Rashid Hassan Tennis Center opens in Monroeville
Rashid Hassan has trained top-level junior tennis players through his tennis academy for more than two decades. Without a place to call his own, he often would be at the mercy of another facility to rent space and time. Despite that, he said, he always was grateful for the opportunities...
Gateway swimmers prepare for WPIAL championship meet
Gateway swimming and diving coach Glenn Raymer took a step back last Wednesday at the start of his team’s afternoon practice and marveled at how fast the season has gone from the start of preseason workouts in late November. Now that all the regular season meets and invitationals have concluded,...
Monroeville area: Sportsmen’s show, mini golf, Italian buffet, more
Email news briefs and event listings to pvarine@triblive.com or bpoole@triblive.com. Convention center events The following events are coming up at the Monroeville Convention Center, 209 Mall Plaza Blvd.: • Feb. 14-16: USA International Sportsmen’s Show and Outdoor Recreation RV and Boat Show • Feb. 18: 72.5 Promotions Wrestling Tournament •...
New Monroeville pastor hopes to mesh with the community
Parishioners at the 60-year-old Monroeville Church of the Brethren have a new pastor, Oyango Burney. The Philadelphia native accepted the position starting in January. “I’m simply excited to be the new pastor of Monroeville Church of the Brethren,” Burney said. “Everyone has been so hospitable and helpful.” The pastor brings...
Monroeville library uses food, fun for solar system lesson
Monroeville Public Library is holding a three-part children’s series on space, where participants learn fun facts about the sun, planets, stars and asteroid belt. The first session this month was conducted by the newest staff member of the children’s department, Allyson Wetherhold, who joined the library in October. Children made...
Gateway’s Amari Gans, Kenny Lewis, Dyson Harper ready to start new chapter at college level
Amari Gans had a breakout senior season for the Gateway football team this past fall. Now, the newly signed commit to Division II Wheeling hopes to make a similar impact at his new home. Gans was celebrated last Wednesday as he finalized his decision on the first day of the...
