News from Berwick

Thu, 12/05/2019 - 00:00

Police: Berwick man had meth at Turkey Hill

BERWICK — When police responded to the report of a man wanting to harm himself at the Turkey Hill store on Front Street on Nov. 11, he told them he had drugs under his heel, charges state....
 | By Susan Schwartz
Thu, 12/05/2019 - 00:00

New Berwick school board member dies

BERWICK — Ralph “R.J.” Norce, a retired Berwick Area School District principal who was just elected to the school board, died suddenly Tuesday morning.

The 52-year-old...
 | By Susan Schwartz
Wed, 12/04/2019 - 00:00

Berwick plans 5% tax hike

BERWICK — Council here reluctantly agreed to advertise a proposed budget that would raise borough taxes about 5%.

“I’m not sure I’m going to vote for it,” said Nelson Learn, who made...
 | By Susan Schwartz
Wed, 12/04/2019 - 00:00

Berwick budgets $1G for feral cats

BERWICK — Council members here set aside $1,000 to pay for capturing and neutering feral cats, then releasing them.

Members could change their minds before passing the 2020 budget this...
 | By The Press Enterprise Staff
Mon, 12/02/2019 - 00:00

Police: Wanted father and son nabbed

BERWICK — A father and son both wanted by authorities led police on a foot chase Oct. 27 after the motor bike they were riding hit a curb and fell to its side near Pine Grove Cemetery, court...
 | By Susan Schwartz
Sun, 12/01/2019 - 00:00

Garage add-on may have to go

BERWICK — A man who built an addition to a garage without first applying for a variance may have to tear it down.

After much debate, zoning board members reluctantly voted to refuse Tim...
 | By Julye Wemple
Thu, 11/28/2019 - 00:00

Berwick Police hunt robber

BERWICK — A man robbed a Berwick bank Wednesday afternoon, forcing customers and employees to drop to the floor and then grabbing cash before fleeing, police say.

Now, officers are...
Sun, 11/24/2019 - 00:00

Brothers-in-arms receive Quilts of Valor in ceremony Nov. 9

BERWICK — On Nov. 9 at the Berwick VFW Post 821, nine veterans were awarded Quilts of Valor. Their military stories follow:

• Curtis Raber of Berwick served in the Air...
 | By The Press Enterprise Staff
Sat, 11/23/2019 - 00:00

Danville man accused of molesting girl, 10, authorities report

BERWICK — A Danville man is accused of molesting a 10-year-old girl five years ago.

Mark Wayne Davenport, 30, of 380 Bloom Road, is accused of touching the girl at a Monroe Street home...
 | By The Press Enterprise Staff
Sat, 11/23/2019 - 00:00

Run for the Diamonds set for Thursday

BERWICK — The 110th annual Run for the Diamonds will be held Thursday at 10:30 a.m. in Berwick.

Entry sheets can be picked up at Harry’s Sporting Goods in Berwick, the Berwick YMCA and...