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Bus-stop error alarms

News from Berwick - Sun, 09/03/2017 - 00:00

BERWICK — A kindergarten student got off the bus at the wrong stop Wednesday, panicking his mother and sparking a short borough-wide search by school officials, police and family members.

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Suspect insists he’s no threat to judge

News from Berwick - Sat, 09/02/2017 - 00:00

BERWICK — A man accused of calling the FBI and threatening to kill Columbia County Judge Gary Norton said he was just trying to get agents to investigate the judge.

“I would not harm a...

Bulldogs climb past Mountaineers

News from Berwick - Sat, 09/02/2017 - 00:00

BERWICK — Berwick scored two first-quarter touchdowns and finally brought its offense up to speed in a 23-7 win over Dallas.

The Bulldogs ran only 51 plays last week, the fewest in...

WQMY to broadcast Bulldogs

News from Berwick - Thu, 08/31/2017 - 00:00

BERWICK — The Berwick Bulldogs may be off the radio for now, but you can catch Friday’s game on two television stations and online.

Those who go to the game at Crispin Field in person,...

Suspect is facing charges in two alleged burglaries

News from Berwick - Tue, 08/29/2017 - 00:00

BERWICK — A man accused of burglarizing a 62-year-old grandmother’s house quietly agreed Monday to face the charges in county court.

Thomas John Thoryk, 29, declined...

Berwick YMCA offers days of free classes

News from Berwick - Tue, 08/29/2017 - 00:00

BERWICK — The YMCA here is offering free exercise classes to non-members and members alike for all fitness levels through Saturday.

More than 15 classes for all ages are part of the...

Teens try out new center

News from Berwick - Sun, 08/27/2017 - 00:00

BERWICK — The Teen Center hosted a grand opening party Saturday to give kids a preview of the area’s first community center designed just for them.

The center at 1130 Sixth Ave. will...

Teen Center hosting opening party today

News from Berwick - Sat, 08/26/2017 - 00:00

BERWICK — A new Teen Center will have an opening party for teens only today. From 4-8 p.m., there will be a DJ, food, and prizes at the center, located at 1130 Sixth Ave., Berwick.

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Alleged fight at trailer court leads to charges against two

News from Berwick - Fri, 08/25/2017 - 00:00

BERWICK — Two women were charged by police after an argument turned physical in a trailer court.

Tiffany Lee Levan, 30, of 1612 Walnut St., Berwick, and ...

Hear Berwick football online

News from Berwick - Fri, 08/25/2017 - 00:00

BERWICK — The broadcast team that’s been calling Berwick Bulldogs football for years will be on the air tonight, but this time for a website, www....

$40G severance gives pause

News from Berwick - Fri, 08/25/2017 - 00:00

BERWICK — A proposal to give one borough employee a nearly $40,000 severance package in the event that she’s fired before her contract is up has some council members questioning the move.

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Handshake ends road-rage case

News from Berwick - Fri, 08/25/2017 - 00:00

BERWICK — A road-rage incident ended in a handshake when the two men involved met again in district court recently.

In April, Bryon Holloway, 22, rammed his car several times into a...

Opioid crisis at center of free forums slated

News from Berwick - Thu, 08/24/2017 - 00:00

BERWICK — In an effort to educate parents and children about the opioid epidemic in Columbia County, Rep. David Millard has organized two forums intended for both children and...

Most serious charge dropped in gun case

News from Berwick - Wed, 08/23/2017 - 00:00

BERWICK — A man accused of pointing a gun at a PennDOT worker had one charge dismissed recently, but he’ll still face a less serious charge in court.

District Judge Richard Knecht said...

Ex-sweater factory will host weddings, events

News from Berwick - Mon, 08/21/2017 - 00:00

BERWICK — Part of a former sweater factory is set to begin a new life as a venue for weddings and special events.

But for now, the owners’ hopes of leasing other parts of the factory to...

Dawgs’ new QB steps up

News from Berwick - Sun, 08/20/2017 - 00:00

BERWICK — Berwick’s offense looked crisp despite all the conjecture.

Alex Force stepped in to replace Jared Marshman under center and showed the kind of poise head coach Frank Sheptock...

Alleged abuser: Boy was coached

News from Berwick - Sun, 08/20/2017 - 00:00

BERWICK — A man accused of choking a 4-year-old boy said the child was coached to lie to investigators.

Nevertheless, James Rainier, 29, now of White Haven, will face the charges in...

Bulldog football cuts ties with WHLM

News from Berwick - Sat, 08/19/2017 - 00:00

BERWICK — The Berwick school district is hunting for a radio station to broadcast Bulldog football games after cutting ties with WHLM Radio this week.

“We hope by next Friday it will...

Burglary victim says she never thought to call cops

News from Berwick - Sat, 08/19/2017 - 00:00

BERWICK — When 5-foot, 1-inch Melinda Rupp caught a man allegedly burglarizing her home last month, she didn’t stop to call 9-1-1 before she started chasing him.

In fact, it didn’t...

Authorities allege husband beat wife over tomato plants

News from Berwick - Sat, 08/19/2017 - 00:00

BERWICK — A 61-year-old man who became upset because his wife was watering her tomato plants repeatedly punched her in the head and back, charges state.

Here is what police say happened...