Monroeville Times Express category, Page 119
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...
DUI, theft cases among recent Monroeville police investigations – Jan. 3, 2019
Monroeville police filed the following charges Dec. 28-30 in District Judge Jeffrey L. Herbst’s office:Eddie Gaines, 40, of Monroeville with indecent exposure and open lewdness. Charges were filed Dec. 28 in connection with an incident along the 1100 block of Fox Hill Drive. Letitia Edwards-Pinkett, 26, of Monroeville with retail...
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 courtDaniel Chisolm, 34, of Monaca on charges of flight to avoid apprehension, fleeing or attempting...
Train and toy show returns to Monroeville Convention Center
Thousands of model train and locomotive enthusiasts are expected to pull in to the station that is the Monroeville Convention Center this weekend. Greenberg’s Great Train & Toy Show returns to 209 Mall Blvd. 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday and Sunday. It’s one of the largest and longest running...
