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Berwick Legion guts out a victory

News from Berwick - Mon, 06/22/2015 - 00:00

BERWICK — Berwick managed two runs in the fifth inning and, despite getting just one hit, beat Line Mountain, 2-1, in American Legion baseball Sunday.

Zach Andress ...

Offray: Worker falsified records

News from Berwick - Mon, 06/22/2015 - 00:00

BERWICK — A longtime worker was fired from Berwick Offray for falsifying quality-control records; it had nothing to do with age discrimination, company lawyers say.

Sharon Yaple, 70,...

Heroic cat perished

News from Berwick - Sun, 06/21/2015 - 00:00

BERWICK — Charlie, the heroic cat who woke his owner as her house was burning last week, died in the blaze.

But he won’t be forgotten.

Firefighters recovered Charlie’s body as...

One charged in stolen TV case

News from Berwick - Sun, 06/21/2015 - 00:00

BERWICK — A 30-year-old man stole a $2,500 television set, then sold it for either $300 or $150, depending on which witness police asked, records show.

Bradley Hummell...

Owner cited over barking dogs

News from Berwick - Sun, 06/21/2015 - 00:00

BERWICK — Clarence E. Johns, 45, of 1413 W. Front St., Berwick, was twice charged with disorderly conduct after letting his two dogs bark continuously outside his house on two...

Car-pool assault alleged

News from Berwick - Sat, 06/20/2015 - 00:00

BERWICK — A man getting a ride home from a female co-worker grabbed her hand and forced her to touch his private parts, the woman told police.

The woman told officers she works with...

Shamokin/Mt. Carmel tops Berwick

News from Berwick - Sat, 06/20/2015 - 00:00

BERWICK — Shamokin/ Mount Carmel’s Bret Williams had multiple extra base hits and picked up two RBIs during a 10-6 win over Berwick in American Legion baseball on Friday....

Berwick Theater nearly ready to reopen

News from Berwick - Fri, 06/19/2015 - 00:00

BERWICK — The Berwick Theater and Center for Community Arts has repaired its roof and is ready to reopen as soon borough inspectors give the O.K., an engineer says.

That should be soon...

Two saved from storm pipe

News from Berwick - Thu, 06/18/2015 - 00:00

BERWICK — Firefighters and police hurried to Ninth and Walnut streets Wednesday afternoon after a passing motorist heard cries for help from two young men stuck in a storm sewer pipe.

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BERWICK POLICE LOG

News from Berwick - Thu, 06/18/2015 - 00:00

BERWICK — Borough Police responded to these calls from June 7-13:

June 7

•12:47 a.m. — 200 block West Ninth Street, domestic

•1:03 a.m. — 100 block...

Police: Berwick driver had drugs in his system

News from Berwick - Wed, 06/17/2015 - 00:00

BERWICK — A driver was high when he ran over a fence and led police on a high-speed chase here, charges state.

Benjamin T. Jones, 32, of 224 Raseley St., Berwick,...

Berwick meth victories lauded

News from Berwick - Wed, 06/17/2015 - 00:00

BERWICK — Law enforcement officials say they’re gaining ground in the fight against drugs here.

A concentrated push by a team of local and state officers has led to a sharp drop in...

Tree cutter left customer up in the air, civil complaint says

News from Berwick - Wed, 06/17/2015 - 00:00

BERWICK — A series of verbal estimates and handshake agreements — at least one allegedly broken — has landed Mike Sockrider of Tree Works Tree Service in district court with a dissatisfied...

BERWICK POLICE LOG

News from Berwick - Tue, 06/16/2015 - 00:00

BERWICK — Borough Police responded to the following calls from May 31-June 6.

May 31

•8:22 a.m. — 500 block West Front Street, 9-1-1 hang up

•8:44 a.m...

Man sues ex, wants rings back

News from Berwick - Tue, 06/16/2015 - 00:00

BERWICK — A man planned to propose to his girlfriend, but before he could, the woman secretly took the engagement and wedding rings from his home, a new lawsuit says.

Cindy Louis May of...

Berwick basketball hosting youth camp

News from Berwick - Mon, 06/15/2015 - 00:00

BERWICK — The annual Berwick boys basketball camp will begin today and run until Friday. It is open to all boys entering grades 1-7.

For more information, contact Jason Kingery...

Mom: Pit bull mauling ignored

News from Berwick - Mon, 06/15/2015 - 00:00

BERWICK — A mother says her 7-year-old son was viciously mauled by a pit bull, and the dog warden and police aren’t doing enough to prevent another attack.

Kylah Hervet’s son, Cameron,...

Police: Driver tried to smoke $1 bill

News from Berwick - Mon, 06/15/2015 - 00:00

BERWICK — After admitting to police that he crashed his car while trying to send text messages, a Berwick man attempted to light and smoke a $1 bill he had placed in his mouth, arrest papers...

Foundation names new president, CEO

News from Berwick - Sun, 06/14/2015 - 00:00

BERWICK — M. Holly Morrison has been named president and CEO of the Central Susquehanna Community Foundation, effective June 22.

Located in Berwick, the foundation...

‘Best is yet to come’ for Berwick class

News from Berwick - Sat, 06/13/2015 - 00:00

BERWICK — With her bright pink hair and spiked collar, Amilia Tripp, 18, stood among the seniors waiting in the sweltering hall for graduation to begin Friday night.

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