News from Berwick

BERWICK — Police called to a possible house fire instead found guns and drugs, court papers say.

Officers were dispatched to 739 LaSalle St. at 10:33 a.m. March 4 after someone reported...

BERWICK — Cheetah Chassis plans to hire up to 75 new workers after a federal crackdown on Chinese imports sent a surge of orders to the local factory.

It’s also investing $1 million in...

BERWICK — Holy Annunciation Orthodox Church, 1228 Second Ave., has scheduled the following services for Orthodox Holy Week this week:

Palm Sunday: Divine Liturgy 9:30...

BERWICK — A one-vehicle crash on Thursday struck a utility pole and cut power to more than 500 Berwick residents. Authorities say the driver escaped injury.

Reliance Fire Company...

BERWICK — People battling addictions lost one of their most enthusiastic local advocates Tuesday when the Rev. John H. Baumgartner died in a car crash, said some of those who knew him.

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BERWICK — The following civil complaints were filed in District Judge Richard W. Knecht ’s office.

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

BERWICK — Columbia County has offered to give Berwick a covered bridge after Bloomsburg officials nixed plans to place it at Bloomsburg Fairgrounds.

But while borough officials said...

BERWICK — A 6-year-old Nescopeck boy worried about his classmates going hungry has collected 1,350 items for food pantries serving children.

Emery Jones noticed other students taking...

BERWICK — The Berwick Hospital Center is offering a walk-in clinic Thursday as it scrambles to give 3,000 people their first dose of the Moderna COVID-19 vaccine.

If the hospital isn’t...

BERWICK — Hunter Madl recorded one ace, nine service points, six kills and five digs in Berwick’s 25-14, 25-17 and 25-11 win over Dallas in boys volleyball Monday afternoon....

BERWICK — The Berwick Senior Citizens Center thrift store will close permanently, a victim of the coronavirus pandemic and a lack of volunteers, the store’s treasurer said.

However,...

BERWICK — A man faces charges after a police officer was hurt trying to involuntarily commit him for mental health reasons, according to court papers.

Christopher J. Zanolini, 24, of...

BERWICK — A Berwick man fled a hardware store when he became aware that staff suspected him of stealing, but left behind a bag containing crystal methamphetamine, police said.

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BERWICK — A 16-year-old girl quietly testified she was sexually assaulted seven years ago, then began to cry when asked why she was reporting it now.

“He did the same thing to my sister...

BERWICK — A Berwick police officer was injured after being dragged more than 400 feet by a car following a traffic stop early Friday.

Officer Jeremy Mulders managed to free himself...

BERWICK — The Berwick Hospital Center is holding a COVID-19 vaccination clinic Monday and Tuesday, but those who want to get a dose need to preregister.

The hospital has enough of the...

BERWICK — Complaints have been filed in the office of District Judge Richard W. Knecht alleging the following allowed minors in their care to miss class in the Berwick Area...

BERWICK — School taxes would go up slightly for some Berwick Area School District taxpayers if a preliminary budget passed Monday becomes final.

Superintendent Wendy Kupsky said the...

BERWICK — A man was freed on bail after spending 10 days in jail, only to land back behind bars the next day after police filed more charges against him.

Paul Matthew Miller, 37, of 700...

BERWICK — A driver who hit another vehicle then fled was drunk, police say.

Brent Andrew Boschetto, 29, of 234 Stouts Road, Nescopeck, initially stopped after bumping his GMC pickup...