News from Berwick

BERWICK — Medical professionals of Commonwealth Health Berwick Hospital Center will present informative health topics once weekly on six consecutive Wednesdays beginning on March 13 and running...

BERWICK — A Berwick man who failed to obey a stop sign while riding his bicycle was in possession of crystal meth, court papers say.

Earl Lamont Richards, 39, of 1415...

BERWICK — A Berwick woman told police that a wanted man had not been at her residence “for a long time,” but was later arrested for hindering the apprehension of a wanted person, according to...

BERWICK — A Berwick man carrying 200 packets of heroin fled from police, first running, then trying to crawl away during a struggle, court papers say.

Justin Luczak, 31, of 426 E. Ninth...

BERWICK — Holy Family School has been saved.

The Diocese of Harrisburg and Bishop Ronald W. Gainer announced Thursday night they have reversed their decision to close the school.

BERWICK — A mentoring program at the Berwick YMCA has helped more than 40 youth since it started up about five years ago.

And organizers say that it’s a unique program in Pennsylvania...

BERWICK — Allied Services Heinz Berwick Rehab Center will host a free information seminar for anyone suffering with common knee ailments or considering a total knee replacement.

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BERWICK — A Berwick man on house arrest fled from police and tried to swallow a bag of meth when the vehicle he was driving was pulled over, court papers say.

Brandon Fulgham, 31, of...

BERWICK — Some teachers and administrators who retire this year could receive $39,000 in addition to all their usual benefits, but the move should save the district money in the long term, the...

BERWICK — A man accused of doing meth in front of his 6-month-old son saw his hearing on those charges postponed for lack of an attorney.

Eric Sponenberg, 29, of 7...

BERWICK — A Philadelphia man who repeatedly threatened his estranged wife and her boyfriend tried to break into her residence here early Friday, but fled when she called police, charges say....

BERWICK — Frank Sheptock, Berwick’s head football coach and athletic director, is resigning to take a new job with King’s College, the superintendent says.

Superintendent Wayne...

BERWICK — An alleged assault victim testified he was trying to get his assailant permanently banned from the American Slavonic Club here just before he was attacked.

Edgar Farrell Jr....

BERWICK — Danville High School is sending two teams to the state Odyssey of the Mind competition after they placed in the regional contest here Saturday.

Both teams were guaranteed the...

BERWICK — Danville sixth-grader Abril Xu and four of her classmates brought the genius of Leonardo Da Vinci to life before a crowd of judges, parents and fellow competitors at...

BERWICK— Nike shoes, clothing and backpacks make up roughly a quarter of the sales at Harry’s Sporting Goods.

And as of April 8 co-owner Kerri Troiani can’t order any more.

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BERWICK — High school students from Benton, Berwick, Central Columbia, Columbia-Montour Area Vo-Tech, Danville, Northwest, Shikellamy and Warrior Run high schools are serving as youth grant...

BERWICK — A Berwick man allowed three wanted individuals to stay in his trailer and lied to police when officers arrived to take them into custody, court papers say.

David...

BERWICK — A Berwick man was arrested twice in less than a month for numerous drug charges involving meth, court papers say.

In the first incident, David J. Mackes, 45, of 7032 Mountain...

BERWICK — Here are Berwick Middle School honor roll students for the second marking period:

Distinguished Honors

• Fifth grade — Madeline Birk...