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Gateway High School to perform ‘The Theory of Relativity’ to live audience starting April 22
A slice of normalcy will come to Gateway School District as the high school prepares for its spring musical premiere April 22. The cast of 23 Gateway High School students will perform “The Theory of Relativity,” a contemporary musical written by Brian Hill and Neil Bartram in 2015. The musical...
Theft, drugs, assault among charges filed by Monroeville police March 23-30, 2021
The following charges were filed March 23-30, 2021, with Monroeville District Judge Jeffrey L. Herbst. All charges were filed by Monroeville police: • Robert Carl Harris, 56, of Homestead with theft by deception. The charge was filed March 23 in connection with an incident along the 4200 block of William...
Allegheny County man purchased $3.28 million winning ticket in Monroeville for Match 6 lottery
A lucky lottery player from Allegheny County purchased a winning Match 6 ticket worth $3.28 million — the game’s largest jackpot won this year. The ticket for Saturday’s drawing was sold to Allen Forney at the Sheetz on Mosside Boulevard in Monroeville and matched all six winning numbers: 7, 13,...
North Catholic takes over Class AA top spot in latest WPIAL coaches boys volleyball rankings
The Western Pennsylvania Volleyball Coaches Association released its Week 2 boys volleyball rankings Monday morning, and there is a change at the top in Class AA. North Catholic, No. 3 in last week’s top 10 poll, has taken over the No. 1 position, unseating Seton LaSalle. The teams went head-to-head...
In brief: Botanical Garden Committee seeking volunteers, license to carry event and more in Monroeville, Pitcairn
The Monroeville Botanical Garden Committee is looking for volunteers that would like to help with planting and maintaining the flowerbeds in the Monroeville Community Park located on Tilbrook Road. The schedules is as follows: • May: Clean up the beds, plant the annuals around the gazebo and replace any lost...
Multi-sport athletes bring spark to Gateway volleyball
Gateway boys volleyball coach Phil Randolph has plenty of fresh faces on his team this season who bring athleticism from playing other sports. That’s a positive considering the Gators only had a few players return after losing a large senior class that had its 2020 season canceled due to the...
Renewed hope takes over for Gateway track and field athletes
Gateway track and field head coach Tom LaBuff is used to spending the spring coaching Gators athletes to top finishes at meets and invitationals. So, it took some time for him, his fellow Gateway coaches and the athletes to process last spring’s season cancellation by the PIAA amid growing covid...
Eastern area real estate transactions for the week of April 4, 2021
Chalfant Mario Pettica sold property at 224 Lynnwood Ave. to Nedsem Investments LLC for $40,000. Churchill Erika Ahlstrand sold property at 26 Barton Drive to Michelle Zentis for $155,000. Ron Lesko sold property at 3769 Greensburg Pike to Block Chain Luxury LLC for $64,000. David Indorato sold property at 3715...
Chase Bank plans construction at former Willi’s shop in Monroeville
Monroeville’s banking options are expected to grow by one as Chase Bank plans to erect a new building along William Penn Highway. The JP Morgan bank plans on demolishing Willi’s Ski & Snowboard Shop, which has sat vacant since November. Erin Gogolin, an assistant project manager for Bohler Engineering, presented...
Monroeville Convention Center draws large turnout of people receiving their 2nd vaccine doses
People from all over the region traveled to the Monroeville Convention Center on March 30 in order to receive their second dose of the covid-19 vaccine. The first doses were administered by 200 Allegheny Health Network staffers exactly three weeks prior, on March 9, when 5,100 people signed up to...
Monroeville Easter ‘drive-thru’ event draws 300 participants
Making the best of the pandemic means hosting events that look a little different, and for the Monroeville Recreation and Parks Department, that means drive-thru events. The department hosted a Drive-Thru Egg Hunt for children ages 2-10 on March 27. It was the third “drive-thru” event the department has hosted,...
Nicole Henline leads Monroeville Public Library through pandemic with eagerness to buck status quo
Editor’s note: Neighbor Spotlight is a monthly feature that aims to let our readers learn more about the people in their communities who are working to make them a better place, who have interesting stories to tell or who the community feels deserve “15 minutes of fame.” If you would...
Burglary, drugs among charges handled by Monroeville Judge Jeffrey Herbst on March 22, 2021
Monroeville District Judge Jeffrey L. Herbst handled these cases March 22, 2021. Defendants will have court dates set in the Allegheny County Court of Common Pleas. All charges were filed by Monroeville police. Held for court • Michael P. Evans, 60, of Penn Hills on charges of burglary and two...
Police log: Drug possession, traffic violations among charges filed by Monroeville police March 16-19, 2021
The following charges were filed March 16-19, 2021, with Monroeville District Judge Jeffrey L. Herbst. All charges were filed by Monroeville police unless otherwise noted: • Brendan Shropshire-Simpson, 22, of Pitcairn with simple assault and harassment. The charges were filed by Pitcairn police on March 16 in connection with an...
In brief: Women’s Business Network’s April meetings set, community cleanups and more in Monroeville, Pitcairn
The Murrysville Chapter of the Women’s Business Network holds regular meetings on the second and fourth Thursdays of each month from 8:30 to 9:45 a.m. The April meetings will take place on April 8 and 22. For more information, contact Katrina Burkett at 412-856-5250. The All Virtual Chapter holds regular...
Eastern area real estate transactions for the week of March 28, 2021
Chalfant John Tougher sold property at 243 Greenfield Ave. to Slimcan Akyuz for $145,000. Churchill Patricia McKee sold property at 47 Churchill Road to Gary William and Barbara Phillips Gardiner for $232,500. Estate of Gernard Lapietra sold property at 2340 Greensburg Pike to Thing Of Ours Limited for $75,000. Delmont...
Gateway softball seeing where pieces fit after canceled season
Gateway’s softball team has taken a basic approach to the 2021 season, homing in directly on the game’s fundamentals. “We are working on the basics to be able to make the routine plays in the field and minimize mental mistakes,” coach Scott Lewis said. “We are working on hitting just...
Gateway swimmer claims medals, finds motivation at state meet
In a high school swim season full of ups and down, with changes and uncertainty around every corner, Andrew Holmes still planned to meet all of his goals and expectations. The Gateway junior ticked off many of the boxes he hoped to over the past couple of months and capped...
Police: 3-year-old Monroeville girl dead in apparent accidental shooting
Allegheny County detectives said there is “strong evidence” a 5-year-old sibling accidentally shot and killed a 3-year-old girl Friday night in Monroeville. The Allegheny County Medical Examiner’s Office said the victim, Braya Sanders, was taken to Forbes Hospital in Monroeville, where she was pronounced dead just before 9:30 p.m. Monroeville...
Rotary Club plans to post a peace pole in Monroeville Community Park West
A new monument designed to promote peace and togetherness may soon be installed in a Monroeville park. Rotary Club of Monroeville members want to install a peace pole in the the botanical garden section of Monroeville Community Park West. “We want to draw the diverse community together,” outgoing Rotary president...
Warm weather and sun brings people and pets to Boyce Park in PlumVideo
People and pets from all over flocked to Boyce Park in Plum on Wednesday to enjoy the warm weather and sunshine. Temperatures were in the low 70s most of the day. Park walkers were treated to the flute playing of Penn Hills resident and retired teacher Mike Stur. The dog...
Plum dog washing event raises money for Monroeville Animal Shelter
A Plum pet grooming business recently raised nearly $400 for the Monroeville Animal Shelter. The Barker Shop along Saltsburg Road hosted a dog washing event March 21. Monroeville animal control officer and shelter coordinator Corye Ramsey and his family assisted volunteer Lisa Wisiloaky with bringing the 21 dogs in and...
Fourth of July Parade in Monroeville canceled but fireworks still set to blast off over Monroeville Mall
The annual Fourth of July Parade in Monroeville has been canceled but the holiday will still end with a bang, as the committee plans to ramp up the fireworks show. “After much thought and consideration in weighing the unknown restrictions for such a well-attended event, it was determined that it...
This week’s Giant Eagle Heinz Field vaccination clinics are full
As of Tuesday afternoon, Giant Eagle’s mass vaccination clinics at Heinz Field on Thursday and Friday are full. Giant Eagle spokesperson Dick Roberts said that while additional clinics will take place, he cannot comment on how many more there will be. Appointments are required. Only those eligible under Pennsylvania’s Phase...
Drugs, tampering with evidence, among charges handled March 15, 2021 by Monroeville Judge Jeffrey Herbst
Monroeville District Judge Jeffrey L. Herbst handled these cases March 15, 2021. Defendants will have court dates set in the Allegheny County Court of Common Pleas. All charges were filed by Monroeville police. Held for court • Tanesha Lynne Olverson, 35, of Pittsburgh on two counts of criminal attempt, making...
