News from Berwick

Police: Robbery suspect wore hoodie

Sat, 08/24/2019 - 00:00

BERWICK — Police here are asking anyone who saw a male in a hooded sweatshirt near the site of a Wednesday night robbery on Freas Avenue to contact authorities.

“It’s odd that a male...

Berwick man accused in attack

Sat, 08/24/2019 - 00:00

BERWICK — A Berwick man grabbed his girlfriend and threw her around, leaving marks on her chest, neck and arm, police say.

Now Michael J. Knorr, 42, faces assault and...

Realtor to lead United Way drive

Sat, 08/24/2019 - 00:00

BERWICK — Patsy Bowers of KEY Partners Realty will head the Berwick Area United Way’s 2019 Annual Campaign, the group announced in a recent press release.

The release...

Man, woman charged after a traffic stop

Sat, 08/24/2019 - 00:00

BERWICK — A man and a woman were taken into custody after police found spilled beer and drug paraphernalia in the woman’s car following a traffic stop for a suspended license, court papers say...

Berwick Area United Way shifts focus, some funding

Fri, 08/23/2019 - 00:00

BERWICK — The Berwick Area United Way gave $90,180 to various agencies this year, but its new focus on children has meant some groups that received money in the past didn’t get anything this...

Dawgs fall to Blue Knights

Fri, 08/23/2019 - 00:00

BERWICK — Wes Arndt finished with a team-low 38, and Samantha Kaleta added a 42, but Berwick couldn’t overcome Wyoming Seminary in the Blue Knights’ 149-173...

Man on probation had hidden needles in rear, police report

Fri, 08/23/2019 - 00:00

BERWICK — A Berwick man had a pair of hypodermic needles hidden in his buttocks when probation officers searched him at Berwick Hospital’s emergency room July 31, court papers say.

One...

Shirtless man took phone, cops say

Fri, 08/23/2019 - 00:00

BERWICK — A Berwick man was caught on video stealing a cell phone that had fallen from another man’s pocket near the CVS on West Front Street, police said.

Damian Michael Densberger, 21...

Woman’s burglary charge tossed

Thu, 08/22/2019 - 00:00

BERWICK — A woman accused of breaking into a former boyfriend’s house and threatening him and his current girlfriend with a knife saw the burglary charge withdrawn, though she will face other...

Bicyclist charged with meth, pot possession

Thu, 08/22/2019 - 00:00

BERWICK — A bicyclist pulled over for riding without lighting around 9:30 p.m. July 16 had crystal meth and marijuana, court papers say.

Berwick Police Officer Steven Torres...

Central Columbia flies to win

Thu, 08/22/2019 - 00:00

BERWICK — Zach Burke, Logan Conner, Gavin Wagner and Kolton Weaver all shot under 50 and Central Columbia defeated Loyalsock, Warrior Run and Bloomsburg in...

Armed robber cleaned out cash at Berwick store, manager says

Thu, 08/22/2019 - 00:00

BERWICK — A man robbed a convenience store on Freas Avenue at gunpoint Wednesday night, and police were searching for him as of press time.

The man had approached the rear of the...

Berwick cruises to victory

Wed, 08/21/2019 - 00:00

BERWICK — Berwick’s Ellie Kozak, Genevieve Johnson and Gianna Miller all earned victories in their respective singles matches to lead the...

Meth and heroin seized in Berwick raid

Wed, 08/21/2019 - 00:00

BERWICK — A man and two women were busted on drug conspiracy charges after Berwick police raided a trailer on North Mercer Street early Tuesday and seized crystal meth and heroin along with a...

Police: Wanted woman had drugs

Tue, 08/20/2019 - 00:00

BERWICK — A Berwick woman pulled over by police for bicycling on the wrong side of West Third Street allegedly put up a fight with officers when they tried to handcuff her.

Berwick...

Woman charged with drunken driving

Mon, 08/19/2019 - 00:00

BERWICK — A woman pulled over for driving erratically after 2:30 a.m. July 5 was drunk and had marijuana oil in her car, police say.

Berwick Police pulled over a 2008 Ford Escape that...

Police chase man twice in five days

Mon, 08/19/2019 - 00:00

BERWICK — A man wanted by police allegedly fled from the same officer twice in five days before he was caught near May’s restaurant on West Front Street.

Berwick Police Officer...

FREE PROGRAM IS TUESDAY

Sun, 08/18/2019 - 00:00

BERWICK — Join Penn State Extension Master Gardener Ann L. Lee for a free program, “Houseplants,” at the McBride Memorial Library, 500 Market St., Berwick, on Tuesday at 6 p.m. For more, visit...

Mickey appoints two vets to posts

Sun, 08/18/2019 - 00:00

BERWICK —Mickey Truck Bodies recently appointed two military veterans to key positions within the company, according to a report in Trailer Body Builders, a trade publication.

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Berwick HOF honoring athletes

Sun, 08/18/2019 - 00:00

BERWICK — The Berwick Sports Hall of Fame will honor four athletes and three teams at its 30th induction ceremony Oct. 26 at the Maria Assunta.

Being honored are: Robert Calarco...