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Gateway’s Shegog looks forward to prestigious Roundball Classic
Gateway senior forward Dynasty Shegog went toe-to-toe with Penn Hills’ Amoni Blackwell, Jasmyn Golden and Jayla Golden; McKeesport’s Haley Hertzer; and Woodland Hills’ Peyton Pinkney in Section 4-5A during the truncated 2020-21 season. But those opponents will become teammates the weekend of May 15 for the annual Roundball Classic all-star...
Gateway’s Robinson finding her place among WPIAL’s top sprinters
Amaya Robinson felt at home at the South Hills Classic on April 10. Baldwin hosted, but Gateway’s Antimarino Stadium provided the setting for the events. The junior sprinter collected a fifth-place medal and a season-best time of 12.75 seconds in the 100-meter dash. “I definitely feel I have room to...
Child bitten by rabid bat in Pitcairn prompts health department warning
A bat with rabies bit one child and might have been handled by several others in Pitcairn earlier this week, prompting a warning from the Allegheny County Health Department. The bat was captured Monday near Second Street at Center Avenue. A resident brought it to the health department for testing,...
Convicted 2015 Monroeville Mall shooter will serve original sentence, Superior Court says
A Superior Court ruling on Thursday upheld a sentence of 15 to 30 years in prison for a convicted Penn Hills man that wounded three people after opening fire in the Monroeville Mall in 2015. Tarod Thornhill, now 23, will serve his original punishment of 15 to 30 years in...
Monroeville anticipates $2.7 million in total covid-19 relief
Monroeville officials are planning to receive a total of $2.7 million from the latest stimulus bill signed into law March 11. The money is coming from a $1.9 trillion stimulus package, which includes funding for counties and local municipalities. All stimulus payments directed at local communities will be sent in...
Fayette County man gets 3 years in prison for dealing heroin via ‘Hustlas Don’t Sleep’ drug ring
A Fayette County man will spend three years behind bars for dealing heroin and fentanyl in Western Pennsylvania for more than two years, federal prosecutors said Wednesday. Andrew Welty, 29, of Everson was sentenced based on drug convictions from two separate cases covering illegal drug sales that happened between September...
Roads in Penn Hills, Monroeville to be restricted to 1 lane as crews inspect bridges
A road in Penn Hills and another in Monroeville will partially close for a day as crews inspect bridges in the area, the Allegheny County Department of Public Works announced Tuesday. In Penn Hills, Lincoln Road will be restricted to one lane of traffic from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m....
Monroeville woman, 64, sues restaurant, police after arrest over wrong food order
A Monroeville woman is suing a police officer and a Panda Express restaurant, alleging she was arrested for complaining that she got the wrong meal. According to the lawsuit, filed Monday in federal court, Diana Broadnax, 64, went to the Panda Express on William Penn Highway in Monroeville on May...
North Allegheny, Ambridge hold their top spots in boys volleyball coaches rankings
The Western Pennsylvania Volleyball Coaches Association released its WPIAL Week 4 boys rankings Monday morning, and North Allegheny (Class AAA) and Ambridge (Class AA) maintained their No. 1 positions in their respective polls. In Class AAA, Seneca Valley remained at No. 2, while Hempfield, which made it to the finals...
In brief: Bingo, student news, volunteers needed and more in Monroeville, Pitcairn
Bingo returns to hose company Pitcairn Hose Company #1’s Bingo is back. The Bingo is held every Saturday at their station, 100 South Center Ave. Doors open at 5:30 p.m.; early-bird games start at 6:45; and regular games begin at 7. Jackpot is $300 and must go every week. The...
Eastern area real estate transactions for the week of April 18, 2021
Churchill Bryan Cole sold property at 91 Bowstone Road to Chrissy Robles for $340,000. Estate of Donald Kennedy sold property at 2312 Greensburg Pike to Charles Lee Jr. and Kimberlee Lee for $74,000. Andrea Carhuaslla sold property at 3300 Longbow Drive to Louis Maurice Maraj and Alexis McGee for $376,000....
Gateway soccer standout seizes opportunity with Cal (Pa.)
In December, Gateway senior Jayson Jenkins set in stone his decision to kick in college for the Robert Morris football team. Twin sister Joelle, a standout physical defender and four-year starter for the Gators girls soccer team, also hoped to find a place to call her own for the next...
Gateway baseball determined to join playoff race in second half of season
As the Gateway baseball team continues to find its way in what is turning out to be a competitive Section 1 in Class 5A, coach Mark Wardzinski likes the resolute attitude of his players. They’re determined to keep building on the positives and working to smooth any bumps in the...
Owner of Mock & Co. Jewelry in Monroeville recognized for helping community through pandemicVideo
A Monroeville jewelry store owner was recognized for helping his employees and community during the covid-19 pandemic. Anthony Mock, owner of Mock & Co. Jewelry, won SaverLife’s Tax Time Story Contest. SaverLife is a national nonprofit dedicated to helping people save money. The contest asked members to nominate someone they...
New indoor play place business in Monroeville Mall survives through pandemic, plans to expand
When Regina Adams launched her business in the Monroeville Mall a few weeks before the covid-19 pandemic started, she had no idea she’d have to turn around and close it again. Adams, 35, of Penn Hills opened the doors to Lil Bunny Indoor Playground and Party Place in February 2020....
Gateway High School closed Thursday, Friday due to covid cases
Gateway High School will be closed and students will learn remotely Thursday and Friday due to a spike in covid cases. District officials could not confirm Wednesday whether the cases involved students or staff. The school was open Wednesday and messages were sent out to families about the closure. District...
WPIAL rules Birch brothers ineligible after transfer from Jeannette to Gateway
Two high-profile transfers now are in limbo. The WPIAL board voted Wednesday to deny athletic eligibility to brothers Brett and Brad Birch, football standouts who transferred last month from Jeannette to Gateway. The WPIAL’s decision was based solely on paperwork, executive director Amy Scheuneman said, after Jeannette administrators flagged the...
Monroeville council approves plans for Starbucks along Northern Pike
A second Starbucks location is in the works but many people, including the developers, are concerned about the traffic the coffee hotspot will cause near a busy intersection along Northern Pike. Council approved of the coffee behemoth’s plans in a 5-1 vote Tuesday night. Councilman Bob Williams cast the lone...
Drugs, DUIs, careless driving among charges filed by Monroeville police April 3-9, 2021
The following charges were filed April 3-9 with Monroeville District Judge Jeffrey L. Herbst. Charges were filed by Monroeville police, unless otherwise noted: • Victoria Lynn Robertson, 27, of Clearwater, Fla. with receiving stolen property. The charge was filed April 3 in connection with an incident at the intersection of...
Drug possession, DUIs among charges filed by Monroeville police March 30-April 1, 2021
The following charges were filed March 30 to April 1 with Monroeville District Judge Jeffrey L. Herbst. Charges were filed by Monroeville police, unless otherwise noted: • Jared Bellman, 23, of Saltsburg with three counts of possession of drug paraphernalia. Charges were filed March 30 in connection with an incident in...
In brief: Baseball opening day, Botanical Garden Committee seeking volunteers and more in Monroeville, Pitcairn
Monroeville baseball opening day Opening Day for Monroeville Baseball’s Spring 2021 season will be April 24 at Monroeville Park West starting with a parade at 11 a.m. and featuring games and activities all day. For the first time, softball also is being offered. Garden committee seeking volunteers The Monroeville Botanical Garden...
Eastern area real estate transactions for the week of April 11, 2021
Churchill Paul Viator sold property at 3611 McCrady Road to Ruby Gardner for $410,000. Edgewood Jason Folmar sold property at 17 Love Place to Thomas Bergamasco and Megan Peters for $317,000. Export Joel Eichinger sold property at 5865-5867 Madison Ave. to Linfang Wu for $78,000. Forest Hills Nello Bartolozzi sold...
Clark brothers bolster lineup for Gateway tennis
David Clark loves the competition on the tennis court with twin brother, Nathan. Nathan is the No. 1 singles player for the Gateway boys tennis team, but David is not far behind at No. 2. “It’s definitely competitive, but it drives us,” said David Clark, who wrestled for the Gators...
Gateway boys lacrosse developing young roster
With 19 seniors and a high level of experience up and down the lineup, the 2019 Gateway boys lacrosse team made history. With the highest-ever playoff seed (No. 7), the Gators hosted a playoff game for the first time and rolled past Sewickley Academy before falling to No. 2 Hampton...
Local Daughters of the American Revolution chapter marks 110th anniversary
When Sharon Wallhausen of Irwin was growing up, her great aunt told stories about their family being part of the Revolutionary War Patriots, but Wallhausen was never able to uncover enough family history to prove the link. Wallhausen, who had a passion for genealogy, eventually traced her family’s ancestry back...
