News from Berwick

 | By Susan Schwartz
Fri, 11/14/2014 - 00:00

Threat suspect says ‘cat lady’ confused

BERWICK — A man accused of threatening to a burn down a woman’s shed with cats inside said Thursday it was all a misunderstanding.

But the alleged victim says she has no doubt what he...
Fri, 11/14/2014 - 00:00

Scouts to pick up food donations Saturday morning in Berwick

BERWICK — Cub Pack and Boy Scout Troop 88 will be picking up non-perishable food items for the Nescopeck Community Cupboard beginning at 10 a.m. Saturday in Berwick’s west end.

If you...
Fri, 11/14/2014 - 00:00

BERWICK POLICE LOG

BERWICK — Borough Police responded to these calls from Nov. 2-8:

Nov. 2

• 1:27 a.m. — 400 block Washington Street, open door

• 7:26 a.m. — 200 block...
Thu, 11/13/2014 - 00:00

BERWICK HIGH SCHOOL HONOR ROLL

BERWICK — Here are Berwick Area High School Honor Roll students for the first marking period:

Distinguished Honors

• 12th grade — William...
Wed, 11/12/2014 - 00:00

Central Susquehanna group marking Foundation Week

BERWICK — This week, the Central Susquehanna Community Foundation and its affiliates will mark Community Foundation Week, a press release says.

The Central Susquehanna group’s...
 | By The Press Enterprise Staff
Wed, 11/12/2014 - 00:00

Man allegedly shot heroin in eatery

BERWICK — A man shot heroin in the Burger King restroom here and was found passed out on the floor, court papers say.

Stephen Ross Springer, 31, had turned blue and was suffering...
 | By Susan Schwartz
Wed, 11/12/2014 - 00:00

Berwick kids’ coat drive kicks off

BERWICK — A program that provided warm clothes and a day of mentoring for more than 50 children last year is hoping to help twice as many this year.

But that means organizers of Keeping...
 | By Susan Schwartz
Tue, 11/11/2014 - 00:00

Shelter, owner fight over dog

BERWICK — Rescuers who cared for a small dog, found with the flesh rotting off its injured leg, fought in court Monday to prevent the animal from being returned to its owner.

Volunteers...
 | By The Press Enterprise Staff
Sun, 11/09/2014 - 00:00

Run for the Diamonds registration set

BERWICK — The Run for the Diamonds has started its registration process. Race packet pick-up and registrations will be accepted at the Elks Lodge on Nov. 26 after 1 p.m. or on race day, Nov. 27...
 | By The Press Enterprise Staff
Sat, 11/08/2014 - 00:00

Diamonds still holding registration

BERWICK — The Run for the Diamonds has started its registration process. Race packet pick-up and registrations will be accepted at the Elks Lodge on Nov. 26 after 1 p.m. or on race day, Nov. 27...