News from Berwick

 | By Susan Schwartz
Tue, 08/02/2016 - 00:00

BERWICK — Defender Fire Co. will disband at year’s end, but the closure means its engine will actually be at more fires, leaders say.

The company, which is closing for lack of...


Tue, 08/02/2016 - 00:00

BERWICK — The Berwick Police Department celebrates National Night Out tonight with tours, an inflatable obstacle course for kids, and a basketball game: police versus firefighters.

The...


 | By Kristin Baver
Sun, 07/31/2016 - 00:00

BERWICK — After over 100 years in service, dwindling numbers of volunteers have forced one of Berwick’s five fire companies to shut down, officials say.

The details of the Defender Fire...


 | By Susan Schwartz
Sun, 07/31/2016 - 00:00

BERWICK — Ptlm. Reagan Rafferty says that between Sunday and Monday almost every week, he puts in a solid 36 hours of work.

And during the rest of the week, he often works 16-hour...


Sun, 07/31/2016 - 00:00

BERWICK — Police Chief Kenneth Strish says council’s decision to hire a third party to run the search and background checks for officer candidates illegally leaves him with no input on who gets...


 | By Susan Schwartz
Sun, 07/31/2016 - 00:00

BERWICK — So far, the search for new police officers has cost the borough $27,600 over two years, even though no one has been hired, according to figures provided by City Hall.

That’s...


 | By Julye Wemple
Sat, 07/30/2016 - 00:00

BERWICK — With major construction still under way and just five weeks left until the start of school, administrators remain confident the new West Berwick Elementary will be ready.

“...


 | By Susan Schwartz
Sat, 07/30/2016 - 00:00

BERWICK —Kayakers and canoeists could win $500 in cash during Berwick’s second annual Poker Paddle on Saturday, Aug. 13.

This year’s event features a few changes, including a new 10-...


Sat, 07/30/2016 - 00:00

BERWICK — A vehicle owned by the Columbia County Probation Department was struck from behind Friday in a chain-reaction accident, police here said.

Renee Musselman, ...


 | By The Press Enterprise Staff
Sat, 07/30/2016 - 00:00

BERWICK — Berwick Area Little League will have fall baseball and softball sign-ups for kids ages 7-15 today from 10 a.m. to 12 noon at Ber-Vaughn Park.

For more information, call (570)...