Monroeville Times Express category, Page 77
In brief: Peace Pole dedication, food truck event and more in Monroeville
Peace Pole dedication The Rotary of Monroeville encourages residents to come out to the dedication of the newly installed Peace Pole on July 31 at 10 a.m. in Monroeville Community Park West. Allegheny County Executive Rich Fitzgerald will be among several distinguished guests. For more information, contact Som Sharma at...
Eastern area real estate transactions for the week of July 18, 2021
Churchill James Rossell Jr. sold property at 1433 Beulah Road to Aeisha Carter for $188,900. Frances Ujhazy sold property at 25 Garden Terrace to Macrae Conte for $100,000. Delmont Gary Makovsky sold property at 117 Apple Hill Drive to Shawn and Katherine Cupec for $270,000. Beth Miller sold property at...
Monroeville Junior Legion team earns trip to regional tournament
The Monroeville Junior Legion baseball team members were road warriors through the Westmoreland County league regular season and playoffs. The team played just one home game — an 8-2 victory over Rockwood from Somerset County at Gateway High School on July 9 with a trip to the Western Regional tournament...
Monroeville Mall security director Bruce Morrison retires after 40 years
Longtime Monroeville Mall security manager and director Bruce Morrison retired July 9 after 40 years of service. The Wilmerding resident got his start as a mall security guard in 1981. Searching for a summer job after leaving college, Morrison applied to work at the mall. He envisioned a short stint...
Signature Dishes: Jerk tofu part of authentic Caribbean menu at 2 Sisters 2 Sons in SharpsburgVideo
This is part of an ongoing series highlighting Signature Dishes at locally owned restaurants in the region. See Trib Total Media’s new online directory of restaurants, Dine Local, at dinelocal.triblive.com. When Marline Siddo visits her family in Jamaica, she comes home to Pittsburgh’s North Side lugging stuffed suitcases. They are...
Monroeville Girl Scout earns Gold Award for social media project giving the amputee community a platform
Annie Garness had to think quickly about her Girl Scout project when her idea of putting together an adult amputee camp fell through because of covid restrictions last year. The 19-year-old Girl Scout was determined to provide a space for people with disabilities to raise awareness and be highlighted. For...
DUI, firearms among charges filed by Monroeville police June 30-July 2
The following charges were filed June 30 to July 2 with Monroeville District Judge Jeffrey L. Herbst. Charges were filed by Monroeville police unless otherwise noted: • Michael Wortham, 27, of Pittsburgh with driving under the influence, drivers required to be licensed and driving with a suspended license. Charges were...
Monroeville Rotary awards $5,000 in scholarships to 5 recent Gateway High School graduates
Five recent Gateway High School graduates received $1,000 scholarships on July 8 during a meeting held in the Doubletree Hilton Hotel in Monroeville. Srilekha Sapram, who will be attending the University of Pittsburgh, received the Bill Segar Academic scholarship. The scholarship is named in honor of Bill Segar who was...
Monroeville police to participate in National Night Out
Monroeville police will host a cookout at Monroeville Community Park as part of the community’s participation in a national celebration. National Night Out is an annual community-building campaign through the National Association of Town Watch meant to bolster police/community relations. Monroeville has participated in the effort for about 20 years....
In brief: Garden City Food Pantry giving event, student news and more in Monroeville
The Pittsburgh Foundation is celebrating Critical Needs Alert Day with a one-day online giving event to benefit the Garden City Food Pantry in Monroeville. The event is slated for Aug. 3 from 8 a.m. to midnight. Donations can be made at pittsburghgives.org. Search for “Garden City UMC Food Pantry.” Any...
Eastern area real estate transactions for the week of July 11, 2021
Churchill Estate of Gerald Hanzel sold property at 189 Thornberry Drive to Eric and Samantha Berkenpas for $260,000. Delmont John Edward Cunningham Jr. sold property at 24 Freeport St. to Stephen Balas for $108,000. Edgewood Andrew Headlee sold property at 859 E Hutchinson Ave. to Abagael West for $255,000. Joel...
Gateway’s Patrick Body makes verbal commitment to top 10 team
Patrick Body continued a run of Gateway defensive backs heading to NCAA Division I colleges Saturday when he made a verbal commitment to Cincinnati. The 6-foot-2, 175-pound safety picked the Bearcats from a long list of suitors that included Pitt, West Virginia, Akron, Army, Ball State, Buffalo, Central Michigan, Illinois,...
Police: 92-year-old woman dies in vehicle/pedestrian crash in UPMC East garage in Monroeville
A woman was run over and killed by a vehicle inside the UPMC East parking garage in Monroeville on Wednesday afternoon. A Monroeville 911 dispatcher said the incident took place around 2:15 p.m. Allegheny County Medical Examiner’s Office identified the deceased as Josephine Mayni, 92, of McKeesport. Mayni was transported...
East End Kids group preps for outdoor musical performance in Monroeville
As more and more areas of the large-event economy kick back into motion, live theater performances, whether plays, musicals or dance, are having a harder time than others. For Larry Cervi, former owner of the Larry Cervi School of Performing Arts in Monroeville, it presented a unique opportunity for his...
3 Gateway High School graduates among recipients of William C. & Susan A. DeLaney Scholarship
Three Gateway High School graduates recently received scholarships from the William C. & Susan A. DeLaney Scholarship Fund. Lance Young, Mia Thomas and Nia Latham were among the five students to receive funds. Young, a 2021 Gateway graduate with plans to attend Robert Morris University, received a $1,000 scholarship; Mia...
DUI, drug charges handled by Monroeville District Judge Jeffrey Herbst on June 28, 2021
Monroeville District Judge Jeffrey L. Herbst handled these cases June 28. 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 • Ann Bianconi, 42, of Altoona on charges of possession with intent to...
In brief: Student news, Church flea market and more in Monroeville
Student news • Nina Singh was named to the dean’s list for the spring 2021 semester at Ithica College. • Nolan Baker (Bachelor of Arts in history) and Bradley Metts (Bachelor of Science in business administration in finance financial management track) earned degrees from Youngstown State University. • Jonelle Menner...
Eastern area real estate transactions for the week of July 4, 2021
Churchill Frances Labella sold property at 2098 Garrick Drive to Aaron Hutton and Erin Nee for $220,000. Delmont Jane Piper sold property at 251 Aurora St. to John and Alice Schneider for $188,500. Estate of Garin Vesely sold property at 13 Faith Drive to Carol Fulton for $415,000. Gerald Remaley...
Living Dead Weekend brings zombies back to Monroeville MallVideo
Shoppers encountered an unusual sight at the Monroeville Mall on Friday as the “Zombie Capital of the World” made an appearance for the Living Dead Weekend. The zombified event had its first day full of living dead activities starting at noon and will continue through Sunday. VIP ticket holders were...
Monroeville police warn of phone scam involving officer impersonator
Monroeville police want to warn the public about a phone scam involving someone impersonating an officer in order to obtain money. Police Chief Doug Cole said a woman told police June 30 that someone had called her claiming to be from the department and that a family member was in...
Neighbor Spotlight: Eye doctor celebrates 30th anniversary of business in Monroeville
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...
Gateway School Board approves budget with 3.6% tax increase
The Gateway School Board on June 15 approved a general fund budget for 2021-22 that is a 15.3 percent increase over this past year’s budget, and it also comes with a 3.6% tax increase. The real estate tax millage rate will go up from 20.165 to 20.891, which will net...
First-ever Rosedale carnival draws in crowd despite a rainy startVideo
Tristen Trusiak patiently swayed her fishing pole in a kiddie pool full of prizes before reeling in another catch. The 9-year-old had taken advantage of the carnival games at the the Rosedale Carnival as her mom, Beth Bosco accompanied her. “She’s been winning prizes all night,” said Bosco of Springdale,...
Hillcrest Presbyterian to observe July 4 with colonial reenactment of outdoor worship service
On the Fourth of July, the Hillcrest United Presbyterian Church will observe Independence Day with a colonial reenactment of an outdoor Presbyterian worship service on the Pennsylvania frontier. The 10 a.m. service will feature Dr. John Lolla’s preaching and psalms from the 1645 Scottish Psalter. Hillcrest’s celebration of America’s 245th...
DUI, assault charges handled by Monroeville District Judge Jeffrey Herbst on June 21, 2021
Monroeville District Judge Jeffrey L. Herbst handled these cases June 21. 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 • Joshua Vanderpool, 23, of Pitcairn on charges of sexual assault, involuntary deviate...
