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Drug, theft cases among recent Monroeville police investigations – Mar. 14, 2019
Monroeville police filed the following charges March 7-13 in District Judge Jeffrey L. Herbst’s office: • Davell Williams, 19, of Duquesne with possession of controlled substances, possession with intent to deliver, possession of drug paraphernalia and possession of a small amount of marijuana. Charges were filed March 10 in connection...
Pilot program being considered by Gateway uses artificial intelligence
Artificial intelligence could be coming to Gateway School District. The school board will vote March 19 whether to hire Cognistx, a company that has developed software that can track active shooters and other potential threats through the district’s existing 300-400 security cameras. Cognistx, a subsidiary of a Carnegie Mellon University...
Cavitt Road in Monroeville to close Wednesday until possibly Friday
A small section of Cavitt Road in Monroeville will be closed starting Wednesday morning to possibly Friday. A Nixle report to Monroeville residents said the road will close due to road work at 7 a.m. March 13 between Asbury Court and William Penn Highway. The closure may continue overnight Wednesday...
Electronics, hazardous waste to be accepted at Monroeville recycling event
Monroeville Department of Public Works will host a recycling collection event in April. Erie-based Environmental Coordination Services & Recycling will accept electronics and household hazardous waste from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. April 6 at Monroeville Public Works, 200 Starr Drive. This is the municipality’s second such event of the...
Annual Food Truck-a-Palooza in Monroeville has best year yet
The third annual Food Truck-a-Palooza at the Monroeville Convention Center brought in a record number of trucks and participants. At least 35 trucks and 3,000 people packed the venue at 209 Mall Blvd. on Saturday. It’s presented by GoodTaste! Pittsburgh and Steel City Media. GoodTaste! Owner Dee Weinberg said it’s...
Joint Citizens Police Academy returning to Penn Hills, Monroeville
The joint Citizens Police Academy in Penn Hills and Monroeville has returned for an eight-week spring session starting in April. The courses will be held at the Penn Hills Police Department from 7 to 9 p.m. Wednesdays starting April 3, unless otherwise noted. Some classes will start at 6 p.m....
Xfinity store opens in Monroeville, 1st of 9 new spots slated for Pittsburgh area
Comcast opened an Xfinity retail store Monday in Monroeville. The store at 4020 William Penn Highway is one of nine that are planned to open in the Pittsburgh region in the next six months, bringing the total stores up to 14 in the region, according to a Comcast press release....
Monroeville plans summer pavement projects
Nearly 20 miles of road work is planned in Monroeville this summer. Council is expected to open the bidding process for the proposed list of roads March 12. Code officer and engineer Paul Hugus said if the list is approved then, bids will be available for review by May. The...
Doyle looking to set up Monroeville office
Monroeville council will consider signing a lease agreement through January 2021 with Congressman Mike Doyle that would allow him to set up a district office within the municipality’s administrative building. Monroeville council will consider a lease agreement with the congressman at its voting meeting March 12. The agreement would be...
Gateway senior selected for state orchestraVideo
When she tried out for the All-State Orchestra as a junior, Julia Leone didn’t make the cut. Going into her senior year at Gateway High School in 2018, the flutist resolved she would. After months and countless hours of practice, she did. Leone, 18, will be the only piccolo instrumentalist...
Steel City Con, under new management, returns to the Monroeville Convention Center mid-April
Steel City Con, one of the largest pop culture and comic conventions in the nation and exclusive to the Monroeville Convention Center, is under new management. The event was recently taken over by Denise DeSimone of Uniontown and Bob Stein of Gibsonia. Stein is executive director of the University of...
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...
