News from Berwick

 | By Susan Schwartz
Sun, 01/29/2017 - 00:00

BERWICK — In July 2012, Steve Sorce threw his hands up in despair and closed his namesake restaurant, he thought for good.

Burglars had broken into the eatery, causing thousands of...


 | By The Press Enterprise Staff
Sat, 01/28/2017 - 00:00

BERWICK — A thief recently broke into the Freas Convenience Store, stealing cash and dozens of cartons of cigarettes, the store manager says.

Pam Mausteller suspects a former employee...


 | By Susan Schwartz
Wed, 01/25/2017 - 00:00

BERWICK — Workers for Knorr Hauling discovered the remains of a methamphetamine lab in the trash after some garbage began smoking Tuesday.

Now police are trying to find out who might...


 | By The Press Enterprise Staff
Wed, 01/25/2017 - 00:00

BERWICK — The newly built West Berwick Elementary sprung a minor leak Tuesday, but repairs won’t cost the district a dime, the superintendent said.

The hard ice and rain this week...


 | By The Press Enterprise Staff
Tue, 01/24/2017 - 00:00

BERWICK — A Hispanic man accused police of being racist and asked for “five warning shots” in the chest after he was arrested for allegedly throwing a loud party and giving alcohol to teenagers...


 | By Susan Schwartz
Tue, 01/24/2017 - 00:00

BERWICK — At least four counterfeit $100 bills have been discovered in Berwick and Nescopeck, and an official at a local bank said he has heard reports that others have been found in...


 | By The Press Enterprise Staff
Tue, 01/24/2017 - 00:00

BERWICK — Berwick Area Little League will have final sign-ups for baseball and softball at the Berwick Elks on Saturday from 9 a.m. to noon.

Registration is open to children ages 5-15....


 | By MICHELLE CHMIELEWSKI
Mon, 01/23/2017 - 00:00

BERWICK — After great success with its one-on-one mentoring, the Berwick YMCA will be doing a new group mentorship program, billed as the only one of its kind in the state.

Berwick was...


 | By Susan Schwartz
Sun, 01/22/2017 - 00:00

BERWICK — A fund devoted to promoting the health and wellness of the Berwick area is now dipping a toe into economic development and legal aid.

That’s because poor economic health can...


Sun, 01/22/2017 - 00:00

BERWICK — Nancy M. O’Handley, commercial manager for Hartman & Lally Insurers Inc of Berwick, has attained the professional designation of Certified Insurance Service...