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Civil complaints filed in Berwick
BERWICK — The following civil complaints have been filed in the offices of District Judge Richard W. Knecht:
The defendants in such cases sometimes settle claims soon...
Mensinger lifts Dawgs to win
BERWICK — Reese Mensinger led Berwick with two 3-pointers and a total of 18 points in a 55-46 win over Hanover in high school girls basketball Thursday.
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Police say Nescopeck driver was high
BERWICK — Police found a suspicious cut-up straw in a vehicle during a traffic stop, and the driver claimed “the kids use the straws to drink their chocolate milk,” court papers state.
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BRIEF
BERWICK — The Women’s Giving Circle of the Central Susquehanna Community Foundation (CSCF) announces grant opportunities are now available. Grant decisions will be announced in March.
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Police: Shoplifter lied
BERWICK — A woman who was caught trying to shoplift health and beauty care products at Boyer’s Food Market gave police a false name and address, charges say.
Emily Kia Clark...
Cops: Man Tasered after chase
BERWICK — For the second time in 14 months, a man with a suspended driver’s license led police on a vehicle chase through the borough before being shot with a Taser and arrested on drug charges...
Restaurant makes a move
BERWICK — A popular family restaurant that spent the winter months “isolated” from customers has been relocated and renamed.
But the changes haven’t deterred loyal customers from...
Health, wellness grants available for organizations
BERWICK — The Central Susquehanna Community Foundation announces its 2018 competitive grant round for the Berwick Health & Wellness Fund, which continues through May 2018.
There...
Berwick directors choose ninth, breaking deadlock
BERWICK — Sandra Slavick is on the Berwick Area School Board, breaking what could have been an ongoing deadlock.
The other eight board members unanimously voted to appoint the Weatherly...
Pa. to chip in on kids pool feature for Ber-Vaughn
BERWICK — A state grant will pay for half of a $100,000 children’s attraction at Ber-Vaughn Pool, but only if the non-profit can raise the other half by the end of 2019.
Volunteers and...
Cops file DUI after car stop
BERWICK — A Berwick man was charged with driving under the influence of alcohol when police pulled him over for traveling on Route 11 in Briar Creek with his high beams on while behind a marked...
Canopy OK’d to combat leaks
BERWICK —School directors approved up to $45,000 to build a canopy they hope will stop persistent leaks at the library of the West Berwick Elementary School.
The new head of building...
Smoking blamed for blaze
BERWICK — A fire in an apartment building here that displaced four people was caused by a burning cigarette on a second-floor balcony, the fire chief says.
The fire spread from the...
Woman took daughter from Florida for better life
BERWICK — Sierra Brown, 18, returned to Berwick hoping to find work and get an education so she could provide her 3-year-old daughter Isabella with a good life, Sierra Brown’s father says....
COPS: TOT FATALLY BEATEN
BERWICK — A man was arrested Thursday in Florida, where he had fled after beating his girlfriend’s 3-year-old daughter so savagely, the child died of brain injuries, charges say.
Michael...
Benton pins its way to win
BERWICK — Benton got pins from Lucas Welliver (132 pounds), Cole Rhone (138), Colton Babcock (152) and Kaleb Michael (...
Trailer’s heat vent doubled as ash tray, firefighters say
BERWICK — Firefighters say occupants of a trailer here were using a heating vent as an ash tray, sparking a small fire around 2:20 Wednesday afternoon.
Ruth Longenberger, who lives in...
Senior takes deal in gun case
BERWICK — An 81-year-old man who allegedly held two visitors at gunpoint saw the serious charges withdrawn as part of a plea agreement.
Roland E. Johns believed the pair had stolen from...
Police-chase charges sent to court
BERWICK — A man accused of leading police on a high-speed chase while his four passengers pleaded for him to stop sent all his charges on to county court Monday morning.
Greg...
Cops: Stalker sold meth in car
BERWICK — A man didn’t let the hours he allegedly spent stalking his ex-girlfriend become down time; while staking out the house where she was staying, he sold drugs from his car, police said...