News from Berwick

Do time in historic lockup

Sun, 11/08/2020 - 00:00

BERWICK — Once upon a time, people went through a lot of effort to avoid what now has become Berwick Historical Society’s newest attraction — the refurbished holding cell in what was the...

Berwick church hosting take-out meal Monday

Sat, 11/07/2020 - 00:00

BERWICK — Holy Annunciation Orthodox Church, 1228 2nd Ave., Berwick, will be having its Community Meal on Monday at 5 p.m. The meal is take-out only.

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GriefShare holding one-night holiday program in Berwick

Sat, 11/07/2020 - 00:00

BERWICK — Berwick Bible Church will be hosting a special night of GriefShare called “Surviving The Holidays” on Tuesday, Nov. 17, starting at 6:30 p.m.

This one-night program is...

Bulldogs advance to states

Fri, 11/06/2020 - 00:00

BERWICK — Berwick seemingly got contributions from everyone in a 25-14, 25-15 and 25-18 win over Athens in the District 2/4 girls volleyball final.

The win marks Berwick’s first...

Bloom woman accused of trespass, criminal mischief

Thu, 11/05/2020 - 00:00

BERWICK — A Bloomsburg woman who threw a rose-filled vase under a carport after it was delivered to her earlier in the day is facing criminal mischief charges, police said.

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Car show benefit for baby is Sunday in Berwick

Thu, 11/05/2020 - 00:00

BERWICK — The car show to raise money for the hospital bills of infant Gemma Rose Seigfried is scheduled for 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Sunday at May’s Drive In Restaurant, 1420 W. Front St., Berwick,...

Run for the Diamonds set

Thu, 11/05/2020 - 00:00

BERWICK — The 111th annual Run for the Diamonds will be held Nov. 26 at 10 a.m..

Registration for this year’s race will only be accepted online. The race will be held in five total...

Man punched brother, hid meth, police say

Wed, 11/04/2020 - 00:00

BERWICK — A Berwick man punched his brother at least three times, then fled and tried to hide methamphetamine and drug paraphernalia behind a dumpster, police said.

Anthony...

Cops: Man fled officers

Wed, 11/04/2020 - 00:00

BERWICK — A man fled officers, first in his car and then on foot, after they tried to stop him because of a loud exhaust system, according to court papers.

Paul Matthew Miller...

Police: Revived man had heroin

Tue, 11/03/2020 - 00:00

BERWICK — A Berwick man who was revived by police at about 9 a.m. on Oct. 16 after being found unconscious, pleaded guilty to disorderly conduct Oct. 26, according to court papers.

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Berwick back in district final

Tue, 11/03/2020 - 00:00

BERWICK — Berwick’s girls soccer team advanced to the District 2/4 Class 3A girls volleyball championship for the second straight year with a 3-0 win over Crestwood on Monday in the semifinals...

Berwick won’t halt holiday run

Tue, 11/03/2020 - 00:00

BERWICK — Council members here say they won’t stop the Run for the Diamonds on Thanksgiving Day — even if PennDOT withholds its approval.

But they’re going to try to get state...

Police: Man shook woman, kicked in door during fight

Mon, 11/02/2020 - 00:00

BERWICK — A Berwick man who grabbed his wife by the shirt and shook her back and forth during a fight over money, is facing assault and harassment charges, according to court papers.

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Berwick saw drop in patients

Fri, 10/30/2020 - 00:00

BERWICK — Berwick Hospital Center had a steep decline in the number of patients it saw last year, according to figures released during its public annual meeting this week.

Meanwhile,...

The queens of the court

Tue, 10/27/2020 - 00:00

BERWICK — Cece Isenberg had 10 service points, 16 kills, and four digs, and Berwick claimed the Wyoming Valley Conference championship with a 3-0 win over Nanticoke in girls...

Berwick eyes new limits on big trucks

Mon, 10/26/2020 - 00:00

BERWICK — An effort to ban heavy trucks from residential streets on the borough’s western border has expanded to include all streets in Residential 1 zones.

Borough Council unanimously...

Berwick Hospital workers treated to meals

Sun, 10/25/2020 - 00:00

BERWICK — Susquehanna Steam Electric Station recently treated the staff at Commonwealth Health Berwick Hospital Center to a special meal to recognize their commitment and sacrifice as they...

Police: Assault suspect bit cop

Sun, 10/25/2020 - 00:00

BERWICK — A Berwick man being taken into custody by police after a domestic incident Sept. 30, told police he “wasn’t going to go easy” and struggled with officers, even biting one on the leg...

Berwick church offers free take-out meal

Sat, 10/24/2020 - 00:00

BERWICK — Free take-out community meal will be available Sunday from 4-6 p.m. or until the meals run out at Grace Lutheran Church, 1315 Fairview Ave., Berwick.

Meals will be distributed...

Woman who alleged assault arrested

Sat, 10/24/2020 - 00:00

BERWICK — A Shickshinny woman who called police to report she had been assaulted ended up being charged, according to court papers.

Erin Leigh Harvey, 27, of 36 Whipper Will Lane, had...