News from Berwick

 | By The Press Enterprise Staff
Wed, 11/23/2016 - 00:00

BERWICK — This summer, Diana Gunther knew what was growing in her garden was no ordinary radish.

But it wasn’t until Tuesday that she unearthed a 2-foot monstrosity.

Gunther, 51...


 | By Julye Wemple
Wed, 11/23/2016 - 00:00

BERWICK — A suspected heroin dealer who allegedly dealt drugs out of a baby’s bedroom and who kept a stolen assault rifle in his closet will now face trial in county court.

Tysean...


Wed, 11/23/2016 - 00:00

BERWICK — The girlfriend of a drunken driver involved in an accident here told police the man is not a U.S. citizen, records show.

After transporting Juan Quijada, 25,...


Wed, 11/23/2016 - 00:00

BERWICK — An officer on patrol after 2 a.m. watched a Berwick woman make a wide right turn from Second Avenue onto North Warren Street, then travel off the road and over a sidewalk, court...


Wed, 11/23/2016 - 00:00

BERWICK — Borough Police responded to these calls from Nov. 13-19:

Nov. 13

• 1:42 a.m. — 400 block East Eighth Street, intoxicated person

• 11:07 a.m...


Wed, 11/23/2016 - 00:00

BERWICK — The owner of the Berwick Armory has received an occupancy permit, the borough’s building inspector says.

Lee Benjamin is now permitted to use the building...


 | By Julye Wemple
Tue, 11/22/2016 - 00:00

BERWICK — Heat tape wrapped around a water pipe shorted out, causing a fire in a Berwick Hospital building Monday afternoon, according to officials.

The office, which houses Dr. Steven...


 | By Susan Schwartz
Mon, 11/21/2016 - 00:00

BERWICK — The former CVS building on Market Street is slated to have a new tenant — Dollar Tree has signed a lease to open a store there.

“We’re happy and proud to be part of the...


 | By MICHELLE CHMIELEWSKI
Mon, 11/21/2016 - 00:00

BERWICK — World War II veteran Glen Laubach waited more than 70 years for his Purple Heart after being shot multiple times on a battlefield in Italy.

After a 12-year stateside battle,...


 | By Susan Schwartz
Sun, 11/20/2016 - 00:00

BERWICK — A new chief will be taking the reins of the Berwick Fire Department come Jan. 1, promising to build on the current chief’s accomplishments.

Randy Remphrey, 46, won the...