News from Berwick

Disorderly conduct alleged in Berwick

Thu, 11/29/2018 - 00:00

BERWICK — A Sunbury woman is accused of disorderly conduct at 100 N. Mulberry St. here Nov. 15, court papers say.

Davina Godreau-Morales, 18, of 622 N. Sixth St., has...

Kmart in Berwick up for sale

Thu, 11/29/2018 - 00:00

BERWICK — Kmart here is for sale, and it’s one of 505 stores on the block as creditors try to recoup their losses from its bankrupt parent company, Sears Holdings.

But that doesn’t mean...

Broken pipe briefly shut down section of Berwick Hospital

Thu, 11/29/2018 - 00:00

BERWICK — A broken water pipe in Berwick Hospital’s heating and air conditioning system Sunday led to water buildup and falling ceiling tiles near a nursing station, a spokeswoman said.

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McBride Memorial Library is hosting essay contest for high school students

Wed, 11/28/2018 - 00:00

BERWICK — The McBride Memorial Library has joined the Library Affiliate Program, sponsored by the Gilder Lehrman Institute of American History. As part of their membership, the library, in...

Repeat thief is back in trouble

Wed, 11/28/2018 - 00:00

BERWICK — A serial shoplifter is in trouble again, accused of stealing more than $500 in groceries from Weis Market and knocking on doors in Berwick in violation of a police order.

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Official: Wise Foods fire caused minimal damage to factory

Wed, 11/28/2018 - 00:00

BERWICK — A fire at Wise Foods on Tuesday evening caused minimal damage to the factory, but required extensive ventilation, according to Rescue Chief Jason Holloway.

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Police: Berwick man drove high on pot

Wed, 11/28/2018 - 00:00

BERWICK — A Berwick man stopped for having black tape covering his taillights and window tint on his front side windows was under the influence of marijuana, police said.

When stopped...

Berwick woman fined $372

Fri, 11/23/2018 - 00:00

BERWICK — Renee Musselman, 20, of 301 Fowler Ave., Berwick, was cited with disorderly conduct about 3 a.m. on Nov. 8 on Chestnut Street, according to court documents.

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COOL RUNNINGS

Fri, 11/23/2018 - 00:00

BERWICK — The Run for the Diamonds is all about tradition.

Perhaps that was the driving force behind approximately 1,100 runners showing up for the race in frigid temperatures Thursday...

Berwick woman accused of assault

Thu, 11/22/2018 - 00:00

BERWICK — A Berwick woman allegedly admitted hitting her boyfriend after he threw a rag at her during an argument, court papers say.

Elizabeth Lewis, 27, of 321 Rear...

Police: Gun drawn on suspect

Thu, 11/22/2018 - 00:00

BERWICK — A Berwick Police officer drew his pistol Wednesday morning after a man allegedly roughed up and threatened to kill a woman and approached a responding officer with a long kitchen...

BERWICK MIDDLE SCHOOL HONOR ROLL

Wed, 11/21/2018 - 00:00

BERWICK — Here are Berwick Middle School honor roll students for the first marking period:

Distinguished Honors

Fifth grade — Caleb Allen,...

Maryland motorist accused of DUI

Wed, 11/21/2018 - 00:00

BERWICK — A Maryland man, stopped for erratic driving on Route 11 was under the influence, police allege.

Hector Alvarez Mercado, 40, Silver Spring, was stopped at...

Pair allegedly had paraphernalia

Wed, 11/21/2018 - 00:00

BERWICK — Two people from Berwick had drug paraphernalia when approached by police on Nov. 8, according to court documents.

Joseph K. Tyson, 37, 328 E. Fifth St, and...

Police: Berwick man drove drunk, struck tree, car

Wed, 11/21/2018 - 00:00

BERWICK — A Berwick man who crashed into a parked car on East Ninth street was under the influence of alcohol, police said.

Ilder Bonilla Osorio, 31, 426 E. Ninth St...

Suspect says he’s leaving Berwick

Tue, 11/20/2018 - 00:00

BERWICK — The man accused of pulling a gun over a long-standing peanut butter feud says he’s fed up with Berwick and plans to move out of town.

“I’m leaving,” Raymond Bores declared, as...

Factory opening in Berwick

Mon, 11/19/2018 - 00:00

BERWICK — AFC Industries PA is opening up shop at 232 S. Poplar St. in a former warehouse, an economic development group says.

The company, which makes ergonomically designed medical...

Atlantic Broadband adds services

Sun, 11/18/2018 - 00:00

BERWICK — Atlantic Broadband, the nation’s 9th largest cable operator, has announced the launch of TiVo’s new Unified Entertainment System in its eastern Pennsylvania service areas, including...

Man is charged with DUI twice within a month

Sun, 11/18/2018 - 00:00

BERWICK — A Berwick man was driving with a blood-alcohol level nearly three times the legal limit less than one month after a separate arrest for drunken driving, according to police.

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Teacher accused of new DUI

Sat, 11/17/2018 - 00:00

BERWICK — An elementary school teacher was arrested for drunken driving for the second time in two years, court papers say.

Jana Marie Moschgat, 47, of 707 E. Second St., Berwick, a...