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Local kettle drive running in the red

News from Berwick - Wed, 12/13/2017 - 00:00

BERWICK — Contributions to the Salvation Army’s red kettle drive are down this year, putting the charity’s programs at risk, says the leader of the local post.

As of Monday, donations...

Teens accused of more car break-ins

News from Berwick - Tue, 12/12/2017 - 00:00

BERWICK — Two Shickshinny teens accused of being part of a trio that broke into numerous vehicles in Benton are now also accused of breaking into several vehicles in North Centre and Briar...

Firefighters keep new-engine tradition

News from Berwick - Mon, 12/11/2017 - 00:00

BERWICK — Volunteers with Ranger Hose Company continued a long-standing tradition Sunday by blessing their new engine with water and a minister.

“We want to thank the borough of Berwick...

Berwick woman killed in accident

News from Berwick - Mon, 12/11/2017 - 00:00

BERWICK — A 62-year-old woman was killed Saturday night when the vehicle she was riding in was struck head-on by an SUV, officials say.

Cathy G. Weaver of Berwick was unresponsive when...

Cheetah’s business rebounds

News from Berwick - Sun, 12/10/2017 - 00:00

BERWICK — A year ago, Cheetah Chassis didn’t have enough orders to keep its factory running.

But now that a new chassis the company designed for the fracking industry is doing so well,...

Orangeville man accused of having drugs, paraphernalia

News from Berwick - Sat, 12/09/2017 - 00:00

BERWICK — An Orangeville man was charged with possession of a controlled substance and drug paraphernalia when police were called to Domino’s Pizza on Market Street, to a report of an...

Woman allegedly gave cops false name — twice

News from Berwick - Sat, 12/09/2017 - 00:00

BERWICK — A Berwick woman was charged with providing false identification to police, driving with a suspended license and failing to drive in a single lane when she was stopped by Briar Creek...

Police: Berwick man illegally had firearm

News from Berwick - Sat, 12/09/2017 - 00:00

BERWICK — A Berwick man was charged with illegal possession of a firearm and carrying a firearm without a license when he was stopped for a speeding violation on Nov. 28, according to arrest...

Deadlock keeps president in post

News from Berwick - Sat, 12/09/2017 - 00:00

BERWICK — School directors here deadlocked twice as they tried to pick a new president Monday.

In the end, they voted to keep a reluctant Susy Wiegand as their president, at least until...

Guest speaker set for Berwick community alliance meeting

News from Berwick - Sat, 12/09/2017 - 00:00

BERWICK — Patricia DeLeo, facility director of the Conewago Snyder Inpatient Rehabilitation Facility, will be the guest speaker at the Berwick Community Drug Crime Alliance...

Building strength, support

News from Berwick - Sat, 12/09/2017 - 00:00

BERWICK —Vickie Searfoss lost the upper left lobe of her lung and a few ribs during her battle with cancer. But she never lost hope.

The Livestrong program sponsored by the Berwick Area...

Berwick business and DUI suspect fighting lawsuit

News from Berwick - Fri, 12/08/2017 - 00:00

BERWICK — A DUI defendant and a bar/restaurant are contesting a lawsuit filed by a woman injured in a crash on Christmas Eve 2016.

The lawsuit claims Bandit’s Roadhouse served alcohol...

Berwick may not see tax hike in 2018

News from Berwick - Thu, 12/07/2017 - 00:00

BERWICK — If council doesn’t make any changes to the preliminary budget it approved Tuesday night, the tax rate will remain the same for residents of this borough next year.

That means...

Berwick Area School District lists dates for Christmas concerts

News from Berwick - Thu, 12/07/2017 - 00:00

BERWICK — Berwick Area School District’s music department is hosting a series of concerts to celebrate Christmas.

Each show is set for 7 p.m. in the high school auditorium.

The...

Podiatrist set to face Rx drug charges in Columbia County

News from Berwick - Tue, 12/05/2017 - 00:00

BERWICK — A podiatrist quietly agreed to send charges of prescribing medication to employees who weren’t his patients on to county court.

Dr. Jody J. Kubicki, 48,...

Police: Both drivers at fault in Sunday crash but no citations

News from Berwick - Tue, 12/05/2017 - 00:00

BERWICK — An SUV pulled into the path of a minivan that was going too fast, resulting in Sunday night’s crash that shut down West Front Street, police said Monday.

Cindy McGann...

Seven in running for Berwick force

News from Berwick - Tue, 12/05/2017 - 00:00

BERWICK — The civil service commission here has taken steps toward filling vacancies on the police force, reporting seven candidates still in the running.

During a brief meeting Monday...

Berwick shop teacher charged after fleeing Jeep resigns from job

News from Berwick - Tue, 12/05/2017 - 00:00

BERWICK — A middle school shop teacher who fled from a Jeep Wrangler where police later found drugs has resigned.

Middle School Shop teacher Robert Albertson, 27, wrote he was quitting...

Two-vehicle crash KOs pole

News from Berwick - Mon, 12/04/2017 - 00:00

BERWICK — A two-vehicle collision on West Front Street led to a power pole being snapped in half Sunday night, firefighters said.

The motorists were able to exit the vehicles on their...

Berwick pool group’s bus drew dozen riders

News from Berwick - Mon, 12/04/2017 - 00:00

BERWICK — A dozen people, mostly children, used the low-cost bus provided by the Berwick Swimming Pool Association last summer.

Although the first effort to provide public...