News from Berwick

Authorities seek Berwick man

Fri, 03/05/2021 - 00:00

BERWICK — Police have made an arrest in an assault last weekend that left the victim so badly injured, he was flown from the Wise Foods parking lot to Geisinger Medical Center.

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Dawgs hungry for more

Fri, 03/05/2021 - 00:00

BERWICK — Katie Starr scored a game-high 18 points and pulled down 15 rebounds, Renny Murphy had 14 points and five assists, and the Bulldogs rolled to a 45...

Bank gives $2,500 to shelter

Thu, 03/04/2021 - 00:00

BERWICK — Beyond Violence is hoping a donation from First Keystone Bank will inspire others to give enough to pay off the mortgage on its year-old shelter for domestic violence victims.

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Berwick students will see more school time

Thu, 03/04/2021 - 00:00

BERWICK — Secondary students in Berwick Area School District will attend classes in person a little more frequently — and some will return to in-person classes full time, the superintendent...

Law bans heavy trucks in Berwick residential areas

Tue, 03/02/2021 - 00:00

BERWICK — It’s official — heavy trucks are no longer allowed on borough streets in the Residential 1 zone here.

Council members unanimously voted in favor of the new ordinance Monday...

Real estate agent joins Realty World Masich and Dell

Sun, 02/28/2021 - 00:00

BERWICK — Faith Rierson, 24, recently joined Realty World Masich & Dell as a real estate agent, according to a press release.

Rierson graduated from Indiana...

Police confirm probe after Life Flight lands

Sun, 02/28/2021 - 00:00

BERWICK — A Geisinger Life Flight helicopter landed at Wise Foods parking lot along Rasely Street about 3:15 p.m. Saturday, and Berwick police confirmed that an investigation is under way....

Watch movie Sunday at Berwick church

Sat, 02/27/2021 - 00:00

BERWICK — On Sunday at 6 p.m., Berwick Bible Church will be showing the feature film “I Still Believe.”

All are invited to attend.

The church is at 1426 Spring Garden Ave....

Berwick Hospital buys Alley Medical Center

Sat, 02/27/2021 - 00:00

BERWICK — Run by two generations of the Alley family, Alley Medical Center has been sold to Berwick Hospital Center.

Dr. Albert Alley handed over the business’ paperwork to Fayette...

Cops: Drug operation busted

Sat, 02/27/2021 - 00:00

BERWICK — Police searched a home here Friday morning and found $21,000 in cash and more than $100,000 worth of fentanyl, pills and marijuana, according to arrest papers.

Andrew “Casper...

Berwick Area Kindergarten

Thu, 02/25/2021 - 00:00

BERWICK — Kindergarten registration in the Berwick Area School District is ongoing and will run until March 31. Your child will be eligible for kindergarten if he or she will be 5 years of age...

Gift arms cops for trauma aid

Thu, 02/25/2021 - 00:00

BERWICK — If disaster strikes, borough police will be prepared to start treating victims, thanks in part to donations from a local ribbon and bow manufacturer.

Funds from IG Design...

District judge rules in rent complaints

Tue, 02/23/2021 - 00:00

BERWICK — District Judge Richard W. Knecht has ruled in favor of the plaintiffs in these landlord-tenant complaints, ordering defendants to pay amounts listed:

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Victim: Stabbing shocked me

Tue, 02/23/2021 - 00:00

BERWICK — Nathan Ross testified Monday that he didn’t believe Marvin Lee Comstock really was going to hurt him when, during a drug deal, Comstock pulled a knife and demanded Ross’ money.

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Starr hits 1,000 — again

Sun, 02/21/2021 - 00:00

BERWICK — Berwick’s Katie Starr grabbed the 1,000th rebound of her career and scored a game-high 15 points to power the Bulldogs past Wyoming Valley West, 44-35, in high...

Berwick church to hold in-person services Sunday

Sat, 02/20/2021 - 00:00

BERWICK — The First Reformed United Church of Christ, West Second and Vine streets, Berwick, will reopen on Sunday for in-person morning worship at 10 a.m. The service will include Holy...

Rangers defeat Bulldogs

Thu, 02/18/2021 - 00:00

BERWICK — Gary McLendon led Northwest with 20 points, including the game-winning bucket in the waning seconds to lift the Rangers to a 57-56 overtime win over Berwick in boys...

Berwick sticks to limit on tractor-trailer parking

Wed, 02/17/2021 - 00:00

BERWICK — Only 13 truck drivers will be allowed to park tractor-trailers on borough streets, even though there are some on a waiting list for the privilege, borough council decided Monday....

Berwick man accused of stealing batteries from pharmacy

Tue, 02/16/2021 - 00:00

BERWICK — A man was caught stealing a 24-pack of batteries from a pharmacy, according to police.

Kyle Vincent Longley, 26, of 208 Ida St., Berwick, allegedly stole the...

Landlord wins payments

Tue, 02/16/2021 - 00:00

BERWICK — Fred C. Berlin, 6101 Park Road, Berwick, was awarded $2,854 from Brenda Welliver, 1542 Spring Garden Ave., Berwick, for unpaid rent, according to...