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Officer, firefighter checked at hospital
BERWICK — A police officer and a firefighter were sent to the hospital by ambulance to be checked out after they entered the house where the fire chief says a dehumidifier motor malfunctioned...
Dehumidifier sparks fire call
BERWICK — Firefighters hurried to a home where an explosion was reported Saturday, but it turned out to be a malfunctioning dehumidifier, the fire chief said.
The dispatch to 319 E....
Police: Man who hit pole was drunk
BERWICK — A Berwick man who crashed into a telephone pole at the intersection of East 11th Street and Fowler Avenue on May 4 had a blood-alcohol level nearly triple the legal limit, police said...
Woman allegedly gave fake name
BERWICK — A Nescopeck woman gave police a false name because she wanted to avoid being picked up on a warrant, court documents say.
Lori Shaffer, 55, of 530 E. Second...
Three charged after Berwick traffic stop
BERWICK — Three people were charged with having a small amount of marijuana after a traffic stop Sept. 8 for an inoperable license plate light.
During the stop at the intersection of...
Free concert set for Friday at Berwick church
BERWICK — A free Folk Mountain Gospel Concert will be presented Friday at 5 p.m. at the Seventh Day Adventist Church, 1106 Orange St.
It will feature Don and Donna Mohl...
Police: Berwick driver had altered inspection
BERWICK — A Berwick woman stopped for driving with a suspended license was also driving with an invalid inspection sticker that had been altered, police said.
Melissa Kathryn...
Nursing home briefly evacuated
BERWICK — A smoke scare Sunday afternoon prompted an evacuation of about 50 to 70 residents at the Elmcroft of Berwick senior living center here.
Firefighters used a large fan to...
B.A.L.L still seeking members
BERWICK — Berwick Area Little League (B.A.L.L) is accepting letters of interest from anyone wishing to become a board member in the upcoming October election.
Please contact ...
Berwick’s mural wall must go, official says
BERWICK — The mural wall overlooking Sponsler’s Park here will be no more, said codes officer Greg Harkins.
“We’re just afraid of a structural collapse,” he said.
Part of the...
Three charged in Berwick traffic stop
BERWICK — A routine traffic stop for an expired inspection sticker ended with three individuals facing charges, one of them for fleeing then fighting with police.
The evening of Aug. 26...
Mega Force to visit Berwick pupils
BERWICK — Mega Force school events have been reaching youth across the nation and worldwide for over 15 years. Mega Force has spoken in thousands of public schools and currently holds a...
Bulldogs rally past Redeemer
BERWICK — Deseah McMillan, Morgan Nevel, Camille Pinterich and Glorimar Guzman lifted Berwick to a 3-2 win over Holy Redeemer in girls volleyball Tuesday...
Police: Berwick man tried to hide alcohol
BERWICK — A 20-year-old Berwick man attempted to conceal two containers of alcohol behind his back when approached by officers just after 2 a.m. on Aug. 18, police said.
Paul...
Holdren leads Benton golf
BERWICK — Benton’s Will Holdren had a match low 86 as the Tigers won all three matches in a PHAC-III meet at Berwick Country Club on Friday in high school golf.
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First Baptist Church hosts musical group
BERWICK — True Heart will be in concert at First Baptist Church at 9:30 a.m. Sunday. The church is also planning to dedicate its new pavilion.
First Baptist is at 224 W. Front St.
...Man makes plea in cell phone case
BERWICK — A Berwick man charged with stealing a cell phone pleaded guilty to a lesser charge at District Judge Richard Knecht’s office Monday.
Damien M....
Sparks fly in Berwick meeting at idea of fireworks permits
BERWICK — Ralph Schumacher complained to borough council Monday that the idea of requiring permits for shooting off fireworks in town violates the nation’s principles.
...Wise Foods workers may get cancer benefits
BERWICK — If you worked at the Wise snack plant here before 1981 and now suffer from cancer, you may be entitled to compensation.
That’s the message being put out by lawyers handling...
Berwick mural to be saved
BERWICK — The building featuring a mural overlooking Sponsler’s Park here will be saved, borough officials say.
The building at 613 Lasalle St., owned by Robert Phillips...