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Berwick man’s lawyer points to OD treatment in alleged attacks

News from Berwick - Sat, 08/11/2018 - 00:00

BERWICK — A man accused of attacking police officers and medics who revived him after an alleged overdose may have been reacting to the drug that was administered to save his life, his defense...

Motorcyclist out of hospital following accident in Berwick

News from Berwick - Fri, 08/10/2018 - 00:00

BERWICK — A man injured in a motorcycle accident Wednesday evening was discharged from Commonwealth Berwick Hospital, according to Renita Fennick, hospital spokeswoman.

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Berwick may ban roosters, not hens

News from Berwick - Fri, 08/10/2018 - 00:00

BERWICK — Roosters may soon be banned here, although hens will still be welcome in the borough.

During July’s meeting, council members asked Solicitor Frank Kepner to...

Police: Wrong-way motorist was high

News from Berwick - Fri, 08/10/2018 - 00:00

BERWICK — A Nescopeck man who made a left turn onto a one-way street, traveling in the wrong direction, was high, according to court papers.

According to a police affidavit:

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Berwick church to host sports camps

News from Berwick - Wed, 08/08/2018 - 00:00

BERWICK — Berwick Assembly of God Church will hosts free soccer and basketball camps Aug. 14-16 from 9-11:30 a.m.

The camps are open to children ages 5-12.

For more information...

Police: Stabbing reported; no evidence found

News from Berwick - Wed, 08/08/2018 - 00:00

BERWICK — A caller reported seeing a stabbing near the intersection of Freas Avenue and Dickson Street on Tuesday afternoon, police say.

But officers say both the alleged victim and the...

Woman ‘dumbfounded’ by charges

News from Berwick - Wed, 08/08/2018 - 00:00

BERWICK — A woman charged as part of a group of people who robbed and assaulted three others said she was “dumbfounded” by the accusations.

Serena Nicole Remley, 20,...

Police: Wanted woman hid

News from Berwick - Tue, 08/07/2018 - 00:00

BERWICK — A Berwick woman who was hiding in a bathroom when officers arrived to serve a warrant was in possession of a controlled substance and drug paraphernalia, police allege.

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Police: Man OD’d, spat at saviors

News from Berwick - Mon, 08/06/2018 - 00:00

BERWICK — A man allegedly spit and vomited in the faces of a police officer and EMT when he was revived from a drug overdose with Narcan, court papers say.

When police ordered Shane...

Man tried to stab wife’s boyfriend, police say

News from Berwick - Mon, 08/06/2018 - 00:00

BERWICK — A Berwick man attempted to stab his estranged wife’s boyfriend in the front passenger seat of her car on June 29, while his 5-year-old son sat in the back seat, police said.

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Police: Man OD’d, spat at saviors

News from Berwick - Mon, 08/06/2018 - 00:00

BERWICK — A man allegedly spit and vomited in the faces of a police officer and EMT when he was revived from a drug overdose with Narcan, court papers say.

When police ordered Shane...

Man tried to stab wife’s boyfriend, police say

News from Berwick - Mon, 08/06/2018 - 00:00

BERWICK — A Berwick man attempted to stab his estranged wife’s boyfriend in the front passenger seat of her car on June 29, while his 5-year-old son sat in the back seat, police said.

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Reliance Fire Company receives $119G grant for protective equipment

News from Berwick - Sun, 08/05/2018 - 00:00

BERWICK — Berwick’s Reliance Fire Company found out this week it will be receiving a $119,600 federal grant for protective gear and equipment.

Congressman Lou Barletta...

Cops: Woman had drug items at district court

News from Berwick - Sun, 08/05/2018 - 00:00

BERWICK — A Berwick woman taken into custody on a warrant at District Judge Richard Knecht’s office on July 23, was in possession of drug paraphernalia, police said.

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Cops: Work site’s toilet upset

News from Berwick - Sun, 08/05/2018 - 00:00

BERWICK — After being warned by police to stay out of a construction site, a Berwick man showed up at another construction site an hour later and pushed over a portable toilet, police said....

Reliance Fire Company receives $119G grant for protective equipment

News from Berwick - Sun, 08/05/2018 - 00:00

BERWICK — Berwick’s Reliance Fire Company found out this week it will be receiving a $119,600 federal grant for protective gear and equipment.

Congressman Lou Barletta...

Cops: Woman had drug items at district court

News from Berwick - Sun, 08/05/2018 - 00:00

BERWICK — A Berwick woman taken into custody on a warrant at District Judge Richard Knecht’s office on July 23, was in possession of drug paraphernalia, police said.

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Cops: Work site’s toilet upset

News from Berwick - Sun, 08/05/2018 - 00:00

BERWICK — After being warned by police to stay out of a construction site, a Berwick man showed up at another construction site an hour later and pushed over a portable toilet, police said....

Berwick man allegedly had drug paraphernalia

News from Berwick - Sat, 08/04/2018 - 00:00

BERWICK — A Berwick man found in a shed on condemned property was in possession of drug paraphernalia, police said.

The property at 325 N. Vine St. has become a hangout for drug users...

Witness retaliation is alleged

News from Berwick - Sat, 08/04/2018 - 00:00

BERWICK — A Berwick resident attempted to break into the residence of another man who tried to have him involuntarily committed, police said.

Franklin Buck, 230 W. 17th St., was...