News from Berwick

Local group making masks

Sat, 04/04/2020 - 00:00

BERWICK — People who would like to either request homemade masks from those who are making them, or would like to volunteer to make masks can go to...

Wise confirms cases

Sat, 04/04/2020 - 00:00

BERWICK — Three employees at the Wise Foods plant here have been diagnosed with the new coronavirus, the company confirmed Friday.

“The employees are currently receiving appropriate...

Berwick man pleads guilty to hitting girlfriend

Fri, 04/03/2020 - 00:00

BERWICK — A man upset that his girlfriend’s ex-boyfriend showed up at the same restaurant while they were out to dinner admitted hitting her in the face several times when they got home, police...

Police: Man ignored ‘No Trespassing’ signs

Thu, 04/02/2020 - 00:00

BERWICK — A man who ignored several “No Trespassing” signs posted on doorways was arrested after he was caught inside a home here, police say.

Jeremy Eugene Choppy, 40...

Cops: Man had brass knuckles

Thu, 04/02/2020 - 00:00

BERWICK — A homeless man who was arrested at a convenience store on a warrant had brass knuckles on him, police say.

Henry Louis Traugh III, 26, was spotted by...

CSCF asks nonprofits to apply for aid

Thu, 04/02/2020 - 00:00

BERWICK — The Central Susquehanna Community Foundation is asking area nonprofits to apply for money from its Disaster Relief Fund to help them maintain their operations and respond to increased...

Berwick church sets up repository

Wed, 04/01/2020 - 00:00

BERWICK — St. Mary’s Catholic Church in Berwick has placed a repository with the Blessed Sacrament behind its locked front doors so that parishioners can drive up in their cars to say a prayer...

Woman accused of Valentine assault

Wed, 04/01/2020 - 00:00

BERWICK — A Berwick woman bit and scratched her boyfriend in a drunken rage on Valentine’s Day, according to police.

Theresa Mari Wesolowski, 25, faces simple assault...

Berwick Theater to sell popcorn, candy for $1

Wed, 04/01/2020 - 00:00

BERWICK — Movie lovers — or more specifically, movie concessions lovers — can enjoy the treats Saturday during a $1 movie popcorn and candy drive-up sale at Berwick Theater and Center for...

Curry Camp canceled

Fri, 03/27/2020 - 00:00

BERWICK — The Curry Quarterback Camp, which was originally scheduled for May 23 at Crispin Field, has been canceled due to the coronavirus pandemic.

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Disaster relief fund established

Fri, 03/27/2020 - 00:00

BERWICK — The Central Susquehanna Community Foundation is offering a place for donors to send money to help in the recovery from the crisis caused by the new coronavirus strain.

The...

Car halted over stuffed animal held cache of drugs, police say

Fri, 03/27/2020 - 00:00

BERWICK — Police who pulled over a car because a stuffed animal was obstructing a rear window found crystal meth, heroin, cocaine, marijuana, pills and a handgun in the vehicle, according to...

Berwick Hospital has first viral case

Fri, 03/27/2020 - 00:00

BERWICK — Berwick Hospital confirmed Thursday it has treated its first patient testing positive for coronavirus.

That infected patient was separated from non-infected patients while at...

Berwick tables truck limit after Wise meeting

Tue, 03/24/2020 - 00:00

BERWICK — After a congenial meeting between Wise Foods and Berwick’s mayor and police chief, council members voted to table a proposal to limit the weight of trucks south of Front Street.

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Berwick VFW and officials to plan community aid

Mon, 03/23/2020 - 00:00

BERWICK — The Berwick VFW is meeting with borough Mayor Tim Burke today at 11 a.m. to outline a program to offer free meal-delivery services to the community and combine...

Berwick neighbor wins $1G in fireworks lawsuit

Mon, 03/23/2020 - 00:00

BERWICK — A Berwick man was awarded $1,191 for damage caused to his car by fireworks shot from a neighboring yard.

The defendant, Edward Kreidler, of 1005 LaSalle St., said that the...

Big boom intrigues residents

Sun, 03/22/2020 - 00:00

BERWICK — A loud, house-rattling boom late Friday has residents here — and as far away as Drums — wondering what caused it.

Some are speculating that mischief-makers threw explosive gun...

Emergency is declared in Berwick

Sat, 03/21/2020 - 00:00

BERWICK — Borough council in a hastily convened emergency phone conference Friday declared a disaster emergency in the municipality because of the new coronavirus pandemic.

“Hopefully,...

CORONAVIRUS CANCELLATIONS

Fri, 03/20/2020 - 00:00

BERWICK —Reliance Fire Co. has canceled its Friday Fish Fry, even for to-go orders.

Bill Coolbaugh said the company made the decision after the governor announced all...

Some area churches reach out on airwaves, the web

Fri, 03/20/2020 - 00:00

BERWICK — With lots of churches shutting down, a few are looking for ways to hold their services without meeting in person.

While First Reformed United Church of Christ has suspended...