News from Berwick

 | By Susan Schwartz
Sun, 01/23/2022 - 00:00

Security company donates $11G system to shield Salvation Army

BERWICK — A local security firm is donating an $11,000 system to the Salvation Army Corps to combat illegal dumping and drug drops, officials say.

For years, the charity has struggled...
Fri, 01/21/2022 - 00:00

Civil lawsuits are filed in Berwick

BERWICK — The following civil lawsuits were filed in the office of District Judge Richard W. Knecht. Such actions are sometimes settled soon after they are filed.

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 | By Susan Schwartz
Fri, 01/21/2022 - 00:00

Berwick cops seek noise OK

BERWICK — A public hearing about whether to let Berwick continue enforcing its own noise ordinance for bars instead of depending on the state Liquor Control Board’s stricter rules drew no...
Fri, 01/21/2022 - 00:00

Neighbor jailed for over a week

BERWICK — A drunken man who allegedly broke into his neighbors’ home and fought with them spent 11 days in prison on the charges.

Quinten A. Schmidt, 20, of 111 Walnut...
 | By Susan Schwartz
Mon, 01/17/2022 - 00:00

Berwick council elects leadership

BERWICK — Borough Council members’ first meeting of the year was broken into two sessions after only four members — Teresa Troiani, Nelson Learn, Scott Bower and ...
Sun, 01/16/2022 - 00:00

Community Giving Foundation: Berwick names four to board of directors

BERWICK —The Community Giving Foundation: Berwick recently welcomed four new members to its 2022 Board of Directors, according to a press release.

• Matthew Getty,...
Tue, 01/11/2022 - 00:00

Berwick board votes to continue mask use

BERWICK — The masks are staying on for Berwick students, at least for now, school directors unanimously decided Monday night.

The district is also moving ahead with plans to pool COVID...
 | By Susan Schwartz
Tue, 01/11/2022 - 00:00

Former star to coach Dawgs

BERWICK — Michael Bennett, who became a high school football star under legendary coach George Curry, is stepping into his mentor’s shoes.

“This means everything,” said Bennett, who was...
 | By Susan Schwartz
Mon, 01/10/2022 - 00:00

Alleged trespasser freed after court date

BERWICK — A man who allegedly told police he tried to climb into a woman’s window at 1:35 a.m. to retrieve a phone charger was released from prison last Monday after agreeing to send the...
Sun, 01/09/2022 - 00:00

Discount broadband connections available

BERWICK — Atlantic Broadband will provide broadband connectivity at discounted prices for financially struggling households through the Federal Communications Commission’s Affordable...