News from Berwick

Berwick fire chief suffers heart attack

Fri, 11/06/2015 - 00:00

BERWICK — Fire Chief Bill Coolbaugh had a heart attack Wednesday night, but is now in stable condition, his wife said.

Coolbaugh, 50, drove himself to the emergency...

Registration is still open for Diamonds

Thu, 11/05/2015 - 00:00

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...

Police: Man violated PFA days after judge issued it

Thu, 11/05/2015 - 00:00

BERWICK — A man violated a restraining order put in effect just days prior when he called a woman four times at her workplace here Oct. 30, police said.

Hours later, Richard...

Police: Biker wasn’t wearing helmet

Thu, 11/05/2015 - 00:00

BERWICK — The motorcyclist who died in a crash Tuesday night was a Mifflinville-area father with a pristine driving record.

But Robin Pursel, 54, had tucked his helmet away behind him...

Cops: Man beat woman, then fled

Wed, 11/04/2015 - 00:00

BERWICK — A man grabbed a woman by her hair and repeatedly hit her in the face, police report.

Tysean D. Moronta, 333 Lasalle St., Berwick, allegedly struck ...

Registration is still open for Diamonds

Wed, 11/04/2015 - 00:00

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 again taps expert in quest to hire new police

Wed, 11/04/2015 - 00:00

BERWICK — Council is rehiring a consultant to search for new police officers, even though the last effort resulted in no one able to pass the required tests.

This time, however, the...

Biker killed in Berwick crash

Wed, 11/04/2015 - 00:00

BERWICK — A motorcyclist was killed Tuesday night when his bike apparently collided with a car along West Front Street near the Aldi grocery store.

Attempts to resuscitate the biker...

Meth-suspect mom wants rehab

Tue, 11/03/2015 - 00:00

BERWICK — A woman caught with a Jeep full of meth-making supplies wants to “fix what’s broken” so she can be a better mother to her 8-month-old son, says her lawyer.

Arielle Rose Burock...

Berwick race recognized as gem

Mon, 11/02/2015 - 00:00

BERWICK — Berwick’s Run for the Diamonds drew national attention recently when it was named one of “America’s Best Turkey Trot” races in the November edition of Food Network Magazine.

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CURRY’S THRONG

Sat, 10/31/2015 - 00:00

BERWICK — Bo Orlando came home to Berwick a star — a standout college athlete, his first year in the NFL a success — and stopped at the home of his high school coach, George Curry. Maybe he was...

Fire company, member settle uniform dispute

Sat, 10/31/2015 - 00:00

BERWICK — A fire company sued one of its members for the cost of a dress uniform, saying he hasn’t made payments since 2013.

Reliance Fire Co. sought $378 from Vincent Commodore of...

BERWICK POLICE LOG

Sat, 10/31/2015 - 00:00

BERWICK — Borough Police responded to these calls from Oct. 18-24:

Oct. 18

•10:42 a.m. — 300 block West Second Street, deer complaint

•5:24 p.m. — 100...

Bring it home for Curry

Sat, 10/31/2015 - 00:00

BERWICK — On a night where some of the best and brightest stars in the program’s history came home to honor George Curry, Berwick earned an important win that mirrored the personality of its...

Cops: Muffler noise led to marijuana find

Thu, 10/29/2015 - 00:00

BERWICK — A loud muffler led to drug charges against a driver and two of her passengers, court papers say.

Ptlm. Reagan Rafferty says he pulled over a red Chevrolet...

Market Street Races slated for Nov. 21

Thu, 10/29/2015 - 00:00

BERWICK — The C.W. Heller Memorial Market Street Races will take place Nov. 21. There will be four different races for age groups starting from pre-K to high school seniors.

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Berwick Police have leads in pizza-driver robbery

Tue, 10/27/2015 - 00:00

BERWICK — Police are still on the hunt for the person who robbed a Domino’s Pizza delivery driver Sunday night.

Officers are “following leads currently and gathering potential evidence...

Berwick to close City Hall for funeral of councilman

Mon, 10/26/2015 - 00:00

BERWICK — City Hall here will close at 11:30 a.m. today for the funeral of Councilman Arden Oliver.

The service is set for 12:30 p.m. at LCBC, formerly the Emmanuel...

Dollhouse realistic to smallest detail

Mon, 10/26/2015 - 00:00

BERWICK — Despite hand tremors, an 86-year-old man spent the past year building an intricate wooden dollhouse, which includes copper piping in the cellar and working lights on the first floor...

Police: Pizza driver robbed

Mon, 10/26/2015 - 00:00

BERWICK — Berwick Police were investigating the strong-arm robbery of a pizza delivery driver Sunday night.

Police received a report that a Domino’s Pizza driver on East Eighth Street...