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Berwick community meal is canceled for May

News from Berwick - Tue, 05/21/2019 - 00:00

BERWICK — The monthly community meal by the First Baptist Church, Front Street, Berwick, will not be served Monday because it’s a holiday.

The meals are scheduled to resume June 24.

Curry QB camp set for Saturday

News from Berwick - Tue, 05/21/2019 - 00:00

BERWICK — The Curry Quarterback Camp will be held Saturday from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. at Crispin Field in Berwick.

The camp, in its 28th year in existence, has hosted over 6,000...

Police: Drunken beau kicked woman’s knee

News from Berwick - Mon, 05/20/2019 - 00:00

BERWICK — A Berwick man who came home after a night of drinking kicked his girlfriend in her right knee, which recently underwent surgery, during an argument over religion.

Donald...

Neighbors doubt flooding fix

News from Berwick - Sun, 05/19/2019 - 00:00

BERWICK — A woman who has been stranded in her home when heavy rains flood her street says she and her neighbors worry a proposed rain garden won’t fix the problem.

Vinnie Hippensteel,...

Chainsaw show slated in Berwick

News from Berwick - Sat, 05/18/2019 - 00:00

BERWICK — World Champion Chainsaw Carver Dennis Beach will be doing a live demonstration at Berwick Bible Church May 25 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.

Beach has competed...

Berwick drug suspect says he didn’t hide out

News from Berwick - Sat, 05/18/2019 - 00:00

BERWICK — Police rounded up a third person Friday wanted after a drug raid on Mulberry Street this week.

But Zachary David Parker, 18, told a judge he hadn’t been on the lam and had...

Eight seek five seats on Berwick school board

News from Berwick - Fri, 05/17/2019 - 00:00

BERWICK — Eight candidates are running for five seats on the Berwick Area School Board.

All of them will be appearing on both the Republican and Democratic primary ballots.

This...

Authorities raid Berwick spot

News from Berwick - Fri, 05/17/2019 - 00:00

BERWICK — Borough police and members of the Columbia-Montour SWAT team raided a home on Mulberry Street on Thursday morning, looking for three men they said had been selling drugs to a police...

Police suspect driver took ill

News from Berwick - Fri, 05/17/2019 - 00:00

BERWICK — Police suspect a Berwick man was stricken while driving Thursday afternoon, after he crashed into the front brick steps of a residence in the 1600 block of West Front Street here....

Library essay contest winners named

News from Berwick - Thu, 05/16/2019 - 00:00

BERWICK — McBride Memorial Library’s essay contest winners have been announced. First prize of $300 went to Oliver Brown and second prize of $200 went to Samantha...

Five chase three GOP nods for Berwick council

News from Berwick - Thu, 05/16/2019 - 00:00

BERWICK — Five candidates are competing Tuesday for three council nominations on the Republican ticket here.

Peter Talanca, Jay Jarrett, Scott Bower, A.D. DeGeorge and Andy Shecktor are...

Accused vandal admits misconduct

News from Berwick - Wed, 05/15/2019 - 00:00

BERWICK — One of two Berwick men accused of ripping up two local parks with a Ford Explorer pleaded guilty to disorderly conduct Monday.

Chance Dayspring Gibbons, 19,...

Rape charges sent to court

News from Berwick - Wed, 05/15/2019 - 00:00

BERWICK — A 23-year-old man accused of impregnating a 12-year-old last year quietly sent two rape charges to county court Monday.

Stephen Mack Sherry III, of Irving,...

New scholarship fund honors Berwick grad

News from Berwick - Wed, 05/15/2019 - 00:00

BERWICK — The Central Susquehanna Community Foundation announced the creation of a new scholarship fund. Established in memory of Justin “Pete” Slusser by friends and family,...

Berwick man admits to ruckus with police

News from Berwick - Tue, 05/14/2019 - 00:00

BERWICK — A Berwick man who was allegedly intoxicated when he charged at a police officer, pushed him, and grabbed his uniform pleaded guilty to disorderly conduct in district court Monday....

Victim followed hit-run driver home, police say

News from Berwick - Mon, 05/13/2019 - 00:00

BERWICK — A Berwick woman was charged with driving drunk at nearly three times the legal limit after she struck another vehicle with her Honda CRV at the intersection of North Warren Street and...

Berwick honors seniors with awards

News from Berwick - Sun, 05/12/2019 - 00:00

BERWICK — Berwick Area High School graduates received more than $134,000 in awards and scholarships this year, the school district reports. Here’s a list of awards received by the Class of 2019...

MEET US MAY 18

News from Berwick - Sun, 05/12/2019 - 00:00

BERWICK — Look for the Penn State Extension Master Gardeners at Beyond the Blend Market, 137 W. Front St. in Berwick, from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Saturday, May 18, and the following third...

Police say Berwick woman tried to flee

News from Berwick - Sat, 05/11/2019 - 00:00

BERWICK — A Berwick woman attempted to flee police May 1 as they were attempting to pick her up on a warrant.

Police saw Amber Lynn Esser, 25, 118 First St., going into...

Woman accused of having meth

News from Berwick - Sat, 05/11/2019 - 00:00

BERWICK — A Berwick woman who was a passenger in a car stopped for a broken tail light was in possession of crystal meth and drug paraphernalia, according to police.

Hope L....