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Traffic stop ends in drug arrest
BERWICK — A Berwick man who was stopped for driving with a suspended license had cocaine and drug paraphernalia, according to police.
John Karns, 31, 25 Valley Road,...
Father denies restraining son
BERWICK — A man accused of helping tie up his grown son and holding him prisoner for three days says the son faked the whole thing.
William A. Kressler’s son Robert Kressler was wanted...
World War II Weekend Schedule
BERWICK — Here’s the full schedule of activities for the World War II Weekend activities at Test Track Park here.
Food vendors, a military flea market, veterans support groups and...
Police say woman used drugs in Berwick store
BERWICK — A woman who used drugs in Dollar General’s bathroom told police she was just “trying to get a little relief,” according to court papers.
Here is what police say happened:...
Would-be winners invited to practice for cornhole tournament in Berwick
BERWICK — Volunteers at West Berwick Hose Co. will have practice boards set up Thursday and Friday for teams that want to get ready for Saturday’s cornhole tournament.
The boards will...
Accused stabber headed to court
BERWICK — A Berwick woman accused of stabbing a man in the back during a custody dispute will face the charge in county court.
Charity Cooper, 28, had previously vowed...
JOIN US
BERWICK — Join Penn State Extension Master Gardener Carol Burke for a free program, “Vermicomposting — Composting with Earthworms,” at the McBride Memorial Library, 500 Market St., Berwick, on...
BIDA names new director
BERWICK — Kelly O’Brien Gavin has been named the new executive director of the Berwick Industrial Development Association or BIDA.
She brings 10 years of experience in...
Berwick firefighters find faulty fan
BERWICK — Firefighters were called to 1145 Ferris Ave. here last night, but found only a burned-out fan in an attic, an official said.
Volunteers found no damage, turned off electricity...
Berwick rallies past Bloom
BERWICK — Mark McCracken had two hits, including a double, and drove in a pair of runs, Jared Marshman and Austin Horesfield finished with...
Centenarian’s life is sweet
BERWICK — Woodrow Wilson was president and World War I was coming to an end when Dorothy Knelly was born July 14, 1918.
Knelly, born in Beach Haven, has called Berwick home for 65 years...
Marshman leads Berwick
BERWICK — Jared Marshman pitched a complete-game three-hitter to lead Berwick to a 5-1 win over Bloomsburg in the first round of the American Legion baseball playoffs Tuesday...
Officials: Kids lit blaze
BERWICK — Two boys credited with saving their siblings and mother from an early morning house fire Tuesday are actually the ones who started the blaze, officials say.
Bridget Billings...
Local schools file truancy complaints
BERWICK — Local school officials filed truancy complaints in the office of District Judge Richard Knecht against parents who allowed children in their care to miss school multiple times without...
Police: Man stole items to trade for heroin
BERWICK — A Berwick man allegedly caught stealing at Dollar General told police he was going to trade the stolen items for heroin, according to court documents.
Colby James...
BERWICK MIDDLE SCHOOL HONOR ROLL
BERWICK — Here are Berwick Middle School honor roll students for the fourth marking period:
Distinguished Honors
• Fifth grade — Abel Alaniz...
Charges: Berwick woman who fled cops was wanted
BERWICK — A Berwick woman who fled from police had a warrant out for her arrest, according to court documents.
Police were called to Boyer’s Market on East Third Street about 9:40 p.m....
FIND US IN BERWICK
BERWICK — Look for the Penn State Extension Master Gardeners at the Beyond the Blend Market at 137 W. Front St. in Berwick on the third Saturdays through September.
Berwick business lobbying for tax on Chinese imports
BERWICK — As steel tariffs drive up Cheetah Chassis’ supply costs, the company is lobbying Washington to impose another tariff in hopes of providing relief.
Cheetah President Garry...
Zoners tease out compromise for Berwick salon
BERWICK — Zoning board members delicately threaded the needle to approve a new hairstyle salon without annoying an anxious neighbor.
Sarah Kelchner, of 1315 Spring Garden Ave., appeared...