News from Berwick

Sun, 02/26/2017 - 00:00

BERWICK — Two individuals have been promoted at Commonwealth Health Berwick Hospital Center, CEO Diane Ljungquist announced.

Julianne Brislin, has...


Sun, 02/26/2017 - 00:00

BERWICK — Developer Nancy J. Marr has been named to the board of directors at First Keystone Corp. and its wholly-owned subsidiary, First Keystone Community Bank.

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 | By Susan Schwartz
Sat, 02/25/2017 - 00:00

BERWICK — A major customer’s decision to move its production lines to Mexico is costing jobs at Patriot Metal Products here, government officials ruled.

That means everyone at the metal...


 | By Susan Schwartz
Fri, 02/24/2017 - 00:00

BERWICK — An 8-year-old boy was rushed away in an ambulance after an SUV struck him Thursday afternoon on LaSalle Street.

Witnesses told police the child ran into the street and into...


 | By Susan Schwartz
Fri, 02/24/2017 - 00:00

BERWICK — Executives from Schaefer Beer made a pilgrimage to Berwick recently to see if they can duplicate the success of Sacco Beer Distributor, the No. 1 seller of Schaefer beer in the...


 | By The Press Enterprise Staff
Fri, 02/24/2017 - 00:00

BERWICK — The Berwick Area United Way is teaming up with Salem Elementary to raise money to build a wheelchair ramp for a student.

Identified only as “Jacob,” he needs a ramp for his...


Fri, 02/24/2017 - 00:00

BERWICK — Borough Police responded to the following calls from Feb. 12-18.

Feb. 12

• 12:20 a.m. — 1000 block Spring Garden Avenue, domestic

• 1:52 a.m...


 | By Susan Schwartz
Thu, 02/23/2017 - 00:00

BERWICK — A 78-year-old woman lost control of her car due to a medical problem and crashed headlong into a utility pole Wednesday afternoon, police said.

But Elaine S. Miknich of 1652...


Thu, 02/23/2017 - 00:00

BERWICK — Borough Police responded to the following calls Feb. 5-11.

Feb. 5

• 9:12 a.m. — 100 block West Front Street, burglar alarm

• 9:59 a.m. — 500...


 | By Susan Schwartz
Wed, 02/22/2017 - 00:00

BERWICK — A 19-year-old was arrested after allegedly threatening the manager of Dunkin’ Donuts Monday, then resisting arrest.

But Shane A. Johnson, of 42 Water Dam Road, said he never...