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Berwick Hospital to help with health care sign ups

News from Berwick - Sun, 11/16/2014 - 00:00

BERWICK — Beginning Nov. 15, Berwick Hospital Center will help residents learn about and enroll in health insurance options on the Health Insurance Marketplace, a press release says.

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BERWICK POLICE LOG

News from Berwick - Fri, 11/14/2014 - 00:00

BERWICK — Borough Police responded to these calls from Nov. 2-8:

Nov. 2

• 1:27 a.m. — 400 block Washington Street, open door

• 7:26 a.m. — 200 block...

Scouts to pick up food donations Saturday morning in Berwick

News from Berwick - Fri, 11/14/2014 - 00:00

BERWICK — Cub Pack and Boy Scout Troop 88 will be picking up non-perishable food items for the Nescopeck Community Cupboard beginning at 10 a.m. Saturday in Berwick’s west end.

If you...

Threat suspect says ‘cat lady’ confused

News from Berwick - Fri, 11/14/2014 - 00:00

BERWICK — A man accused of threatening to a burn down a woman’s shed with cats inside said Thursday it was all a misunderstanding.

But the alleged victim says she has no doubt what he...

BERWICK HIGH SCHOOL HONOR ROLL

News from Berwick - Thu, 11/13/2014 - 00:00

BERWICK — Here are Berwick Area High School Honor Roll students for the first marking period:

Distinguished Honors

• 12th grade — William...

Berwick kids’ coat drive kicks off

News from Berwick - Wed, 11/12/2014 - 00:00

BERWICK — A program that provided warm clothes and a day of mentoring for more than 50 children last year is hoping to help twice as many this year.

But that means organizers of Keeping...

Man allegedly shot heroin in eatery

News from Berwick - Wed, 11/12/2014 - 00:00

BERWICK — A man shot heroin in the Burger King restroom here and was found passed out on the floor, court papers say.

Stephen Ross Springer, 31, had turned blue and was suffering...

Central Susquehanna group marking Foundation Week

News from Berwick - Wed, 11/12/2014 - 00:00

BERWICK — This week, the Central Susquehanna Community Foundation and its affiliates will mark Community Foundation Week, a press release says.

The Central Susquehanna group’s...

Shelter, owner fight over dog

News from Berwick - Tue, 11/11/2014 - 00:00

BERWICK — Rescuers who cared for a small dog, found with the flesh rotting off its injured leg, fought in court Monday to prevent the animal from being returned to its owner.

Volunteers...

Run for the Diamonds registration set

News from Berwick - Sun, 11/09/2014 - 00:00

BERWICK — The Run for the Diamonds has started its registration process. Race packet pick-up and registrations will be accepted at the Elks Lodge on Nov. 26 after 1 p.m. or on race day, Nov. 27...

Public’s help sought with new Christmas Boulevard

News from Berwick - Sat, 11/08/2014 - 00:00

BERWICK — The new Christmas Boulevard is coming together, organizers say, even though it is being rebuilt almost from scratch.

Now they are calling for help from the public. Police Sgt...

Ex-coach rues end of career

News from Berwick - Sat, 11/08/2014 - 00:00

BERWICK — A longtime Southern Columbia football assistant lamented the end of his coaching career Friday as he walked into court facing his second DUI charge in seven years.

In a plea...

Berwick rolls to a win

News from Berwick - Sat, 11/08/2014 - 00:00

BERWICK — In its District 2 Class AAA semifinal matchup with Scranton Prep, Berwick had just one goal in mind — to get back to Crestwood for some unfinished business.

Mission...

Diamonds still holding registration

News from Berwick - Sat, 11/08/2014 - 00:00

BERWICK — The Run for the Diamonds has started its registration process. Race packet pick-up and registrations will be accepted at the Elks Lodge on Nov. 26 after 1 p.m. or on race day, Nov. 27...

Registration for Diamonds slated

News from Berwick - Fri, 11/07/2014 - 00:00

BERWICK — The Run for the Diamonds has started its registration process. Race packet pick-up and registrations will be accepted at the Elks Lodge on Nov. 26 after 1 p.m. or on race day, Nov. 27...

BERWICK POLICE DEPARTMENT LOG

News from Berwick - Fri, 11/07/2014 - 00:00

BERWICK — Borough Police responded to these calls from Oct. 26 to Nov. 1:

Oct. 26

•1:35 a.m. — 500 block West Front Street, noise complaint

•2:14 a.m...

Three people charged with code violations in Berwick

News from Berwick - Fri, 11/07/2014 - 00:00

BERWICK — These people were recently accused of code violations:

Brenda Pinterich, 1524 Second Ave., Berwick, cited Sept. 11 for failing to get a $90 permit for a...

Berwick GI surprises son

News from Berwick - Wed, 11/05/2014 - 00:00

BERWICK — Air Force Staff Sgt. Hondo Galutia stood in the office of Orange Street Elementary yesterday, nervously shifting his feet, a huge grin on his face.

“I’m extremely excited,”...

Registration for Diamonds continues

News from Berwick - Sat, 11/01/2014 - 00:00

BERWICK — The Run for the Diamonds has started its registration process. Race packet pick-up and registrations will be accepted at the Elks Lodge on Nov. 26 after 1 p.m. or on race day, Nov. 27...

Killer gets more jail

News from Berwick - Sat, 11/01/2014 - 00:00

BERWICK — A young man who served 17 months in prison for killing a pedestrian in a drunken-driving accident is back in jail after he was caught drinking while underage.

Joseph Scott...