News from Berwick

Odyssey teams going to states

Wed, 04/01/2015 - 00:00

BERWICK — Three Berwick Odyssey of the Mind teams advanced to the state finals and a fourth won an award at a regional tournament in March.

A six-person high school team of Beau...

Hearing delayed for alleged heroin dealer

Wed, 04/01/2015 - 00:00

BERWICK — An alleged heroin dealer had her preliminary hearing postponed Tuesday when she arrived in court without an attorney.

Amanda Colon, 34, of 124 E. Eighth St...

Odyssey teams going to states

Wed, 04/01/2015 - 00:00

BERWICK — Three Berwick Odyssey of the Mind teams advanced to the state finals and a fourth won an award at a regional tournament in March.

A six-person high school team of Beau...

Hearing delayed for alleged heroin dealer

Wed, 04/01/2015 - 00:00

BERWICK — An alleged heroin dealer had her preliminary hearing postponed Tuesday when she arrived in court without an attorney.

Amanda Colon, 34, of 124 E. Eighth St...

Police: Federal parolee busted in sting

Tue, 03/31/2015 - 00:00

BERWICK — Police got more than they bargained for during a cocaine sting Monday.

They also uncovered a meth lab and busted a man on federal parole for a shoot-out with police in Florida...

Police: Federal parolee busted in sting

Tue, 03/31/2015 - 00:00

BERWICK — Police got more than they bargained for during a cocaine sting Monday.

They also uncovered a meth lab and busted a man on federal parole for a shoot-out with police in Florida...

Start slated on new CVS for Berwick

Sun, 03/29/2015 - 00:00

BERWICK — If all goes as planned, the Sunoco station at Ida Street and six other buildings nearby will be demolished this summer to make room for a new CVS superstore, zoning officials say....

Berwick family has added fourth Eagle Scout to ranks

Sun, 03/29/2015 - 00:00

BERWICK — The Talancas of Berwick celebrated the fourth Eagle Scout in their family Saturday, as Eric Talanca earned the rank.

The rank, the top in Boy Scouts, is...

Berwick family has added fourth Eagle Scout to ranks

Sun, 03/29/2015 - 00:00

BERWICK — The Talancas of Berwick celebrated the fourth Eagle Scout in their family Saturday, as Eric Talanca earned the rank.

The rank, the top in Boy Scouts, is...

Start slated on new CVS for Berwick

Sun, 03/29/2015 - 00:00

BERWICK — If all goes as planned, the Sunoco station at Ida Street and six other buildings nearby will be demolished this summer to make room for a new CVS superstore, zoning officials say....

Truck leaks fuel in Berwick

Fri, 03/27/2015 - 00:00

BERWICK — A delivery truck with a leaking fuel line left a trail of diesel fuel from the Berwick-Nescopeck Bridge all the way to Blair Street here Thursday.

Josh Hirner...

BERWICK POLICE DEPARTMENT LOG

Fri, 03/27/2015 - 00:00

BERWICK — Borough Police responded to these calls from March 15-21:

March 15

•1:09 a.m. — 300 block East Front Street, parking complaint

•3:09 a.m. —...

Truck leaks fuel in Berwick

Fri, 03/27/2015 - 00:00

BERWICK — A delivery truck with a leaking fuel line left a trail of diesel fuel from the Berwick-Nescopeck Bridge all the way to Blair Street here Thursday.

Josh Hirner...

BERWICK POLICE DEPARTMENT LOG

Fri, 03/27/2015 - 00:00

BERWICK — Borough Police responded to these calls from March 15-21:

March 15

•1:09 a.m. — 300 block East Front Street, parking complaint

•3:09 a.m. —...

Whitenight, Dawgs win tennis opener

Wed, 03/25/2015 - 00:00

BERWICK — Led by a win from Luke Whitenight at No. 1 singles, Berwick beat Wyoming Valley West, 5-0, in high school boys tennis Tuesday.

Berwick won each match in...

Whitenight, Dawgs win tennis opener

Wed, 03/25/2015 - 00:00

BERWICK — Led by a win from Luke Whitenight at No. 1 singles, Berwick beat Wyoming Valley West, 5-0, in high school boys tennis Tuesday.

Berwick won each match in...

Landlords allege back rent is owed

Mon, 03/23/2015 - 00:00

BERWICK — Several landlords are seeking allegedly unpaid rent from tenants.

According to landlord/tenant complaints:

Hung A. Nguygn, 939 Rayellen Drive,...

Police: $90 tip tripped up burglar

Mon, 03/23/2015 - 00:00

BERWICK — A Berwick man who broke into a home and stole lots of cash, food and liquor Sunday was caught after giving convenience store workers a $90 tip, police say.

Randolph James...

Judge refuses to toss charges

Mon, 03/23/2015 - 00:00

BERWICK — A woman who was allegedly choked until she blacked out, then held hostage with her small daughters for nearly two days by an enraged boyfriend asked police to withdraw the case...

Landlords allege back rent is owed

Mon, 03/23/2015 - 00:00

BERWICK — Several landlords are seeking allegedly unpaid rent from tenants.

According to landlord/tenant complaints:

Hung A. Nguygn, 939 Rayellen Drive,...