News from Berwick

BERWICK — An unclothed woman fled her apartment and locked herself in her car to escape a man who choked her twice, according to charges.

The accused, Rahman McSween, 43, of 1236 Apt. A...

BERWICK — The First Reformed United Church of Christ, West Second and Vine streets, Berwick, has closed for in-person worship because of escalating numbers of COVID-19.

In-person...

BERWICK — An anonymous donor bought 106 bicycles for local children, but last night’s snowstorm is making it harder to get them into the hands of youngsters in time for Christmas.

Now...

BERWICK — State police used a Taser to subdue a Millville man hiding behind a refrigerator inside his home Friday night after he led them on a chase for several miles through three...

BERWICK — A Berwick man threatened to shoot up a school and kill another man’s children via text message, but tried to hide his identity using a fake phone number, police say.

The...

BERWICK — On Monday, the former Central Susquehanna Community Foundation changed its name to Community Giving Foundation, according to a press release.

The Berwick-based foundation...

BERWICK — Berwick Area School Board last week hired two new elementary school teachers to help instruct youngsters enrolled in the district’s cyber academy and those attending school in person...

BERWICK — Some relief is likely on the way to borough restaurants after Borough Council unanimously approved $55,799 in Community Development Block Grant Coronavirus Funds for them last week....

BERWICK — A Berwick man is being sought by police as a suspect in the violent rape of a woman overnight Friday at a residence on Ferris Avenue here.

Anthony Michael Maisey, 32, is...

BERWICK — Holy Annunciation Orthodox Church will sponsor its monthly community meal on Monday at 5 p.m.

The church is at 1228 Second Ave., Berwick.

The meal is take-out only...

BERWICK — A Berwick man who tried to take custody of his young son against the mother’s wishes touched off a fight that ended with criminal charges for both parents, police say.

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BERWICK — Berwick Borough Council on Monday passed a 2021 budget without a tax increase.

Under the $5.34 million budget, property owners will continue to pay 20.6 mills, or $432.60 for...

BERWICK — School directors here say they want to stay the course as they deal with the coronavirus pandemic, holding a mix of in-person and virtual classes and putting off athletic competitions...

BERWICK — There’s a new toy store in Berwick, but it’s old school — both in some of what it sells and how it sells it.

The Toy Cluster, which opened Nov. 17 on the 100 block of West...

BERWICK — A Berwick driver who handed police his credit card when asked for his license was so intoxicated he fell over during a field sobriety test, according to authorities.

Later,...

BERWICK — On Sept. 6, Tim Turnbach and Tony Ursi teamed up to save the life of their former classmate Bill Bull, whose heart had stopped.

On Thanksgiving Day, just over two months later...

BERWICK — A homeless woman caught cleaning the toilet at her former apartment had to be dragged from the building and pinned to the ground after she allegedly fought with police.

Amber...

BERWICK — The following people are named as defendants in civil actions filed over nonpayments of debts, district court papers say.

Defendants in such cases sometimes settle claims soon...

BERWICK — Berwick’s annual Christmas Boulevard will continue to bring the sights and sounds of the season to Market Street for a 74th year. This year, it offers a bit of normalcy in the midst...

BERWICK — The following people are named in complaints filed recently by their landlords alleging unpaid rent or damage to properties, district court papers say.

• Chea Bankes...