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Scottish artist’s work on display at Gallery Space in Monroeville
Catriona Kirk is the third generation of her family to be involved in art, following in the footsteps of her father and grandmother. Largely self-taught, Kirk has drawn inspiration from her travels to countries like India and France, and the many people — and animals — she’s met along the...
Police frustrated by wide-ranging juvenile car thefts in Allegheny County
Police across Allegheny County say they are bewildered by a recent rash of thefts by minors who are stealing vehicles, cash and even guns in the middle of the night. The style of thefts are nearly identical in suburban communities from Castle Shannon to Harmar, including cases in Oakmont, Fox...
Monroeville factory expansion gets $1 million boost
A construction project in Monroeville that has been in the works for years recently got a $1 million boost from state grant funding. Bechtel Plant Machinery Inc. (BPMI) was included in the latest round of grant awards from the Redevelopment Assistance Capital Program of the state’s Office of the Budget....
Steel City Con marks 30th anniversary in Monroeville
An event three decades in the making will soon take place at the Monroeville Convention Center. Steel City Con, one of the largest pop culture and comic conventions in the nation, will mark its 30th anniversary in the municipality. It’s slated for 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. Aug. 9 and...
Monroeville celebrates 2nd Community Day
Monroeville’s 2nd annual Community Day kicked off with a 5K run/walk race followed by a daylong celebration with food and craft vendors, kids activities and live entertainment featuring “American Idol” contestant Nate Walker. The event, held July 27, was presented by The Monroeville Foundation, Forbes Hospital and Allegheny Health Network....
Assault, theft cases among recent Monroeville police investigations – Aug. 1, 2019
Monroeville police filed the following charges July 24-29 in District Judge Jeffrey L. Herbst’s office: • David Campbell, 40, of Apollo with driving under the influence, possession of controlled substances and possession of drug paraphernalia. Charges were filed July 29 in connection with an incident along Route 22. • Kim...
DUI, drug cases recently handled by Judge Herbst in Monroeville – Aug. 1, 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 court • Michael Warnick, 52, of Pitcairn on charges of disorderly conduct and possession of...
Monroeville Jazz fest to feature 4 acts
Going strong for more than 15 years, the Monroeville Jazz Festival returns this month with four jazz acts, food trucks, craft beer and wine at the Tall Trees Amphitheater for the 17th annual gig. The free festival, sponsored by the Monroeville Foundation, kicks off at 2:30 p.m. Aug. 17 at...
Historic Monroeville log house gets a new roof
One of Monroeville’s oldest structures has a new roof. The McCully Log House roof hadn’t been replaced for about 20 years, said Louis Chandler, a historian with the Monroeville Historical Society. Bruce Walker, the historical society’s president, said the new roof cost $3,700 and the work was done by local...
East Suburban Artists League presents annual Members Show
The East Suburban Artists League will present its 40th Annual Members Show at CCAC’s Boyce Campus in Monroeville starting Aug. 12. The show will run from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Monday through Saturday, Aug. 12 through Sept. 6, at the college’s main entrance. There will be a free, public...
‘Monroeville Madam’ faces another prostitution charge
A Pittsburgh woman previously dubbed the “Monroeville Madam” faces another prostitution charge. Amy Schifano, 43, agreed to perform a sex act on a Pittsburgh detective for $200 on July 29, according to a criminal complaint filed against her Tuesday. Schifano gained notoriety in 2008 when she pleaded guilty to charges...
Expert: Gateway board actions could lead to potential liability
Recent actions taken by the Gateway School Board could lead to potential liability under the Sunshine Act, according to an expert in media law. During a special meeting July 23, school Director Jesse Kalkstein resigned and the school board appointed his replacement without placing the actions on a public agenda,...
Thousands pulled in to the Monroeville Convention Center for Train & Toy Show
David McDanel’s eyes lit up every time he saw the lights of a Ferris wheel and a train coming around the track. He and his Greensburg family returned several times to the amusement park layout of the interactive South Hills Model Railroad Club display at the Monroeville Convention Center. It...
Theft, DUI cases among recent Monroeville police investigations
Monroeville police filed the following charges July 17-23 in District Judge Jeffrey L. Herbst’s office: • Cody Yakel, 25, of Wall with possession of drug paraphernalia and public drunkenness. Charges were filed July 18 in connection with an incident along the 4300 block of Broadway Boulevard. • Neko Haas, 19,...
Assault, theft cases 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 • Juwane Dunn, 21, of Braddock on charges of theft by unlawful taking. Charges...
Gateway school board condemns member for ‘interference,’ other alleged infractions
The Gateway School Board condemned a board member’s actions through two resolutions approved during a special meeting last week. One resolution condemned board member Valerie Warning’s “interference and intermeddling with the day-to-day operations” of the school district. The other condemned Warning for “disseminating and divulging executive session materials and subject...
Gateway School Board appoints new member to fill vacancy created by resignation
The Gateway School Board accepted the resignation of a member then appointed a person to fill the vacancy during a special meeting held Tuesday. Jesse Kalkstein, 32, said in a letter he would resign, effective immediately, “to be able to spend more time with my family and focus on my...
Monroeville’s Forbes Hospital completes $17 million addition
Forbes Hospital in Monroeville completed work on a $17 million addition that expands its surgical, gastrointestinal and cardiac services. The 55,000-square-foot Perioperative Center doubles the hospital’s post-acute care unit and includes an electrophysiology lab and a gastrointestinal suite, according to a news release. Forbes’ newest addition joins the construction of...
Monroeville works to clean up flooded roads
Monroeville officials worked to clear several flooded roads in the aftermath of torrential rainfall Sunday night and early Monday. Nearly three inches of rain fell in several areas in the Pittsburgh region. Water rose quickly, submerging vehicles and leaving roads inaccessible. The National Weather Service issued a flash flood warning...
Police, residents to mingle at National Night Out events
Members of the Murrysville Police Department — and departments all over Pennsylvania — will highlight their capabilities and give officers a chance to mingle with the public at their annual National Night Out celebration Aug. 6. “It’s a transparent way for the community to see their department up close and...
Harrison City man pleads guilty to ‘logic bombing’ Siemens softwareVideo
A Harrison City man pleaded guilty Friday in U.S. District court to sabotaging Siemens’ computers in a bid to drum up extra contracting work. David Tinley, 62, pleaded to one count before District Judge Peter J. Phipps. Tinley, a contract employee for Siemens’ Monroeville location, was charged with intentionally inserting...
New Monroeville Community Park pickleball courts getting active useVideo
A group of people gathered on a recent hot, summer day at the newly paved courts in Monroeville Community Park clad in tennis shoes, headbands and athletic shorts. But they weren’t playing tennis or basketball. Instead, the group of mostly retired seniors split into teams of two to play pickleball,...
Author Peggy Fisher to discuss ‘Daddy Came Home’ at Monroeville Library
A Pitcairn native is scheduled to read from and discuss a book she wrote to memorialize her father, who survived being a prisoner of war during World War II. Peggy Fisher, 70, now living in Grove City, still gets emotional talking about what her father – and countless other soldiers...
Segar caboose to find new home at Monroeville Community Park
For more than 15 years, a red caboose from the early 1940s has found a home in the backyard of the Segar family in Monroeville. A recent effort of Brett Segar, along with others from the community, aims to move the beloved caboose that belonged to the late Bill Segar...
AHN names new head nurses at hospitals in Harrison, Monroeville
Allegheny Health Network has appointed two new chief nursing officers at its hospitals in Harrison and Monroeville. Marcia Cook will serve as chief nursing officer at Allegheny Valley Hospital in Harrison, while Lynn C. Kosar will assume the same role at Forbes Hospital in Monroeville. “We are thrilled to welcome...
