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BERWICK FIFTH-GRADE HONOR ROLL

News from Berwick - Wed, 11/24/2021 - 00:00

BERWICK —Here are Berwick Middle School fifth-grade honor roll students for the first marking period. The school omitted fifth grade from the previous listing.

Distinguished...

Berwick pecks at rooster problem

News from Berwick - Tue, 11/23/2021 - 00:00

BERWICK — A councilman said he’s reluctant to exile roosters from the borough, even though residents periodically complain about the noise they make.

“I don’t think we have the right to...

Register this week for Run for Diamonds

News from Berwick - Mon, 11/22/2021 - 00:00

BERWICK — In-person registration for the Run for the Diamonds will be held Wednesday from 1-7 p.m. and Thursday from 8-9:30 a.m. at the Elks Lodge. Everyone is encouraged to wear a mask.

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Man accused of raping girl, 14, to face charges in court

News from Berwick - Sun, 11/21/2021 - 00:00

BERWICK— A man police say raped and sexually assaulted a 14-year-old girl in 2018 gave up his right to a preliminary hearing Thursday and was ordered to face Columbia County court action on the...

Drunken cyclist hit officer, police say

News from Berwick - Sun, 11/21/2021 - 00:00

BERWICK — A man found passed out drunk on a borough street with his legs tangled in a bicycle was belligerent to police who awakened him, cursed at emergency personnel who offered him treatment...

Christmas Boulevard needs elves

News from Berwick - Sat, 11/20/2021 - 00:00

BERWICK — The Berwick Christmas Boulevard is looking for helpers to finish painting, building and setting up this year’s displays.

Volunteers are putting the final touches on the nearly...

Heroin-ring suspect trades shouts with district judge

News from Berwick - Sat, 11/20/2021 - 00:00

BERWICK — A man accused of being part of a heroin ring got into a shouting match with a district judge Monday.

Denzel “Rilla” Martin, 28, complained police were bringing up drug...

Heller Memorial races set for today

News from Berwick - Sat, 11/20/2021 - 00:00

BERWICK — The C.W. Heller Memorial Market Street Races will be held today in Berwick.

Registration forms can be picked up at Harry’s Sporting Goods or the Berwick YMCA. Entry forms may...

Agencies join forces to tackle flooding

News from Berwick - Fri, 11/19/2021 - 00:00

BERWICK — Berwick Borough Council and Berwick Area Joint Sewer Authority are teaming up for a project to stop flooding on Eaton Street and in Park Place — even though borough council members...

Police identify vehicle that hit Berwick home

News from Berwick - Thu, 11/18/2021 - 00:00

BERWICK — After his home was hit by a car whose driver fled late Sunday, a homeowner started investigating even before talking to police.

Mike Kruczek owns the house at 339 E. Front St...

Homeless intruder stripped, police say

News from Berwick - Thu, 11/18/2021 - 00:00

BERWICK — A homeless man barged into a stranger’s house, stripped from the waist down and tore apart the bathroom, charges say.

Anthony Michael Castello, 39, was screaming and attacking...

BERWICK MIDDLE SCHOOL HONOR ROLL

News from Berwick - Wed, 11/17/2021 - 00:00

BERWICK — Here are Berwick Middle School honor roll students for the first marking period:

Distinguished Honors

Sixth grade — Nathan Allen,...

Berwick teen sees charges withdrawn

News from Berwick - Wed, 11/17/2021 - 00:00

BERWICK — A 19-year-old accused of beating up two teenage girls and threatening to shoot them and their friends saw all charges against him withdrawn.

Justin Bertollo...

Cops: Driver fled, car trailing parts

News from Berwick - Wed, 11/17/2021 - 00:00

BERWICK — A car crashed into a house here Sunday, and the driver fled, dragging damaged parts of the vehicle through town, police said.

A white sedan hit the side of the house at 339 E...

Hazard pay idea dies in Berwick

News from Berwick - Tue, 11/16/2021 - 00:00

BERWICK — Police officers’ request that the borough use some of its COVID relief money to give them hazard pay for working through the pandemic appears to have died on the table Monday.

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Berwick extends super’s contract

News from Berwick - Mon, 11/15/2021 - 00:00

BERWICK — Berwick Area School Board has extended district Superintendent Wendy Kupsky’s contract by two years, making it a five-year pact.

The board, without public comment, took the...

Cat crusaders clarify mission

News from Berwick - Mon, 11/15/2021 - 00:00

BERWICK — Laurie and Bill Allison will trap feral cats, but they won’t permanently remove them.

However, a recent newspaper article about their trap, neuter and return program has led...

Police: Homeless woman had heroin, meth

News from Berwick - Fri, 11/12/2021 - 00:00

BERWICK — A homeless woman found slumped over the steering wheel of her car had heroin and methamphetamine, authorities allege.

Berwick Police Officer Jeremy Mulders...

Mask and vaccine sides spar in Berwick

News from Berwick - Fri, 11/12/2021 - 00:00

BERWICK — The debate about coronavirus masks and vaccinations continued at Berwick Area School Board’s meeting this week. One resident declared mask requirements are a violation of the...

Berwick budget draft forecasts no tax hike

News from Berwick - Thu, 11/11/2021 - 00:00

BERWICK — Borough taxes for residents will remain the same next year if a preliminary $5.55 million budget that borough council passed Nov. 1 gets final approval.

Borough property...