News from Berwick

Columbia County nurse given honor

Sun, 02/18/2018 - 00:00

BERWICK — Licensed practical nurse Taylor Naus of Berwick has been honored as a “Remarkable Rookie” by BAYADA Pediatrics Bloomsburg, a specialty practice of BAYADA Home Health...

Journal highlights Berwick engineer

Sun, 02/18/2018 - 00:00

BERWICK — Work done on Berwick’s storm water and sewer systems by Peters Consultants, Inc. Engineers and Surveyors was highlighted in a recent edition of the Northeast Pennsylvania Business...

Landlords sue tenants for rent

Sun, 02/18/2018 - 00:00

BERWICK — The following complaints were filed by landlords in the office of District Judge Richard W. Knecht.

The defendants in such cases sometimes settle claims soon...

Podiatrist in drug case accused of hit-and-run

Sun, 02/18/2018 - 00:00

BERWICK — A Berwick podiatrist who’s already in legal trouble left the scene of an accident on Jan. 8 after witnesses say he backed into another vehicle in the 100 block of West Second St.,...

Officials ready to sue over sidewalk

Sun, 02/18/2018 - 00:00

BERWICK — New council members told Andrew Shecktor they are prepared to fight him in court if he persists in refusing to fix his sidewalk and remove the dead tree that damaged it.

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Driver said ‘I’m probably wasted’

Sat, 02/17/2018 - 00:00

BERWICK — After almost twice hitting a Briar Creek Township Police cruiser, Vicki Lee Myers of Berwick stopped and admitted to police, “I’m probably wasted,” court documents...

Brutal abuse described

Fri, 02/16/2018 - 00:00

BERWICK — A doctor told police the injuries that killed 3-year-old Isabella Brown were so severe, she would have been left blind if she had lived, an officer testified Thursday.

Just...

‘He’s an inspiration’

Thu, 02/15/2018 - 00:00

BERWICK — About 50 people, including a squad of cheerleaders, met before dawn at Reliance Fire Hall on Wednesday to cheer on Berwick native Jayson Terdiman in his quest for an Olympic medal in...

Party to cheer on Olympian to begin at 4 a.m. in Berwick

Tue, 02/13/2018 - 00:00

BERWICK — The party to watch Berwick native Jayson Terdiman compete in the Olympics is now slated to start even earlier — at 4 a.m. Wednesday, organizers said.

The...

Murphy leads Dawgs to win

Tue, 02/13/2018 - 00:00

BERWICK — Renny Murphy scored 15 points to lead Berwick to a 48-35 win over Lake-Lehman in high school girls basketball Monday.

Reese Mensinger ...

Berwick students eat free next year

Tue, 02/13/2018 - 00:00

BERWICK — All Berwick Area School District students can eat breakfast and lunch for free next year, regardless of their family income.

There will be no paperwork for parents to fill out...

Boy, 11, on luge fast track

Tue, 02/13/2018 - 00:00

BERWICK — When Jayson Terdiman launches himself down the luge track in pursuit of an Olympic medal Wednesday, he’ll be watched especially closely by one young fan at home.

Gavin Davis,...

BERWICK MIDDLE SCHOOL HONOR ROLL

Mon, 02/12/2018 - 00:00

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

Distinguished Honors

Fifth grade — Abel Alaniz...

Cops: Man toked pot with child in vehicle

Mon, 02/12/2018 - 00:00

BERWICK — A Berwick man was smoking marijuana while a youngster slept, improperly restrained in the back seat, police say.

At about 12:30 p.m. on Nov. 24, Brandon Allen Hartman, 24, of...

Berwick man accused of having rubbish on property

Sun, 02/11/2018 - 00:00

BERWICK — A Berwick man was charged with failing to maintain his property, which accumulated rubbish and garbage, according to court documents.

Edward Welsh, 515 N....

Giving Circle sponsors luncheon, guest panel

Sun, 02/11/2018 - 00:00

BERWICK — The Women’s Giving Circle of the Central Susquehanna Community Foundation recently held an Outreach and Education Luncheon panel that included local professionals and community...

Wise expansion ripples outward

Sun, 02/11/2018 - 00:00

BERWICK — Expansion at Wise Snack Foods is spurring an expansion at a nearby warehouse, the warehouse owner told council members recently.

Jim LaBar, owner of Royal Swan Properties at...

Berwck Y staff revives man

Sun, 02/11/2018 - 00:00

BERWICK — When a man at the Berwick YMCA fell to the gym floor unconscious, staffers used CPR and an automated external defibrillator to bring him back to life.

Max Force said he felt...

Berwick man accused of illegally charging credit card for $357

Sat, 02/10/2018 - 00:00

BERWICK — A Berwick man used a company credit card to make seven unauthorized purchases of gasoline totaling $357, according to court documents.

Joseph W. Burkland Jr....

Berwick to celebrate Terdiman

Sat, 02/10/2018 - 00:00

BERWICK — As Jayson Terdiman prepares to race in his second Olympic Games, people in his hometown have the opportunity to come together to cheer him on.

Volunteers at...