News from Berwick

BERWICK — In almost every sense, Coughlin dominated the District 2 Class AAA semifinal against Berwick.

The Crusaders forced four turnovers. They held the Bulldogs to less than 150...

BERWICK —Mayor Tim Burke recently vetoed an ordinance, an unusual move that he said he knew council would override.

“But it is important to me to notate my disagreement,” Burke wrote...

BERWICK — Commonwealth Health Berwick Hospital Center recently received full Chest Pain Center Accreditation from the Society of Cardiovascular Patient Care, the hospital has announced.

BERWICK — The following people were charged with allowing children in their care to miss classes in the Berwick Area School District, according to citations filed here.

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BERWICK — Panelists will discuss “Developing A Healthy Infrastructure In Our Town” during a presentation Monday by The Berwick Anti-Drug Alliance.

Support services are vital to help...

BERWICK — Registration for the 106th annual Run for the Diamonds is now open to all runners.

Registration forms can be picked up at the Berwick and Bloomsburg YMCAs, and Harry’s...

BERWICK — Accused gunman James Calderone sat in a hospital gown, a smiley-face “Get Well” balloon tied to the back of his chair, and shook his head as District Judge Richard Knecht read the...

BERWICK — Ten years ago, Jose Garcia was in a horrible car accident and suffered a traumatic brain injury. Ever since then, the “jerks around town” know they can use the easily...

BERWICK — Registration for the 106th annual Run for the Diamonds is now open to all runners.

Registration forms can be picked up at the Berwick and Bloomsburg YMCAs, and Harry’s...

BERWICK — A longtime part-time officer was scheduled to receive $793 to settle a grievance he filed against the borough.

In addition, council members agreed that from now on, they’ll...

BERWICK — The Navy Band Northeast will perform at Berwick High’s auditorium at 7 p.m. Thursday, the final stop in its Veterans Day tour.

The show is free and open to the public.

BERWICK — A man who opened fire in the BIDA complex Monday cursed at police and screamed they would have to kill him, charges say.

Officers tried to talk James Francis Calderone, 35,...

BERWICK — An upriver reporter was cited for allegedly crossing a police line as authorities investigated a shooting Monday at the BIDA complex.

Geraldine Robin Gibbons,...

BERWICK — A man armed with an assault rifle and a handgun was shot and wounded by police after he opened fire on officers at the BIDA complex here just before 3 p.m. Monday.

James...

BERWICK — Bulldogs coach George Curry may be retiring, but school directors made sure Monday night that he’ll always have a place at Crispin Field.

Directors unanimously approved a...

BERWICK — A 28-year-old man was stabbed in the arm early Sunday, resulting in the Berwick Hospital Center being locked down.

Now two men are in prison in connection with the alleged...

BERWICK — A Berwick woman escaped her burning house Saturday, then plunged back in to save a cat.

Karen Bedio and her husband, Gary Bedio, led their two dogs and another cat to safety...

BERWICK — A suspected methamphetamine-maker apologized to a district judge for his angry reaction last month during his video arraignment.

“I apologize for that day,” Gregory...

BERWICK — Registration for the 106th annual Run for the Diamonds is now open to all runners.

Registration forms can be picked up at the Berwick and Bloomsburg YMCAs, and Harry’s...

BERWICK — Borough Police responded to these calls from Oct. 25-31:

Oct. 25

• 1:22 a.m. — 1500 block West Front Street, ATM door open

• 1:36 a.m. — 1500...