Stories from Monday, April 12, 2021

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Some Berwick directors fear loss of parking
BERWICK — A local landscaping company is offering to turn the land where Orange Street Elementary once stood into a...
Bloom officials plan permanent home for displaced plaques
BLOOMSBURG — Among the piles of dirt and mulch that dot the newly renovated campus of Bloomsburg’s middle and high...
BERWICK — A man was freed on bail after spending 10 days in jail, only to land back behind bars the next day after...
Empty liquor bottle allegedly tumbled from suspect’s truck
BERWICK — A driver who hit another vehicle then fled was drunk, police say. Brent Andrew Boschetto, 29, of 234 Stouts...
One man allegedly brandished knife during clash
DANVILLE — Three Danville men are facing assault charges after an argument that revolved around rent turned physical,...
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Takeout Community Meal: Beginning 5 p.m., Holy Annunciation Orthodox Church, 1228 Second Ave., Berwick. DRIVE-THROUGH...
1861: The Civil War began as Confederate forces opened fire on Fort Sumter in South Carolina. 1877: The catcher’s mask...
• Actor Saoirse Ronan, 27. • Actor Jennifer Morrison, 42. • Actor Claire Danes, 42. • Actor Shannen Doherty, 50...
Iran cries ‘nuclear terrorism’ DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AP) — Iran on Sunday described a blackout at its...
• Sealed proposals will be received by Riverside for a subbase and seal contract to furnish and place 1,187 tons of 2A...
Girls charged in house fire FERNDALE (AP) — Four teenage girls ranging in age from 12 to 14 have been arrested on...
TREASURE HUNT: 14-15-16-17-18 MIDDAY PICK TWO: 0-2, Wild: 1 MIDDAY PICK THREE: 4-2-3, Wild: 1 MIDDAY PICK FOUR: 3-7-...
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The (Hazleton) Standard Speaker HAZLETON (AP) — Evelyn Colon’s mother imagined her daughter living happily surrounded...
Spring has sprung, and that means it’s time to clean up the yard and get the garden ready! The Public Works crew will...
BLOOMSBURG — The Fishing Creek Watershed Association’s meeting tonight at 7 will focus on ways to eat Japanese Knotweed...
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Avid golfer loved teaching ballroom dancing
Jacqueline S. (Gallegos) Haseltine, age 96, of Bloomsburg died on Saturday, April 10, 2021, at 12:28 p.m. at Brookdale...
About 40% of all abortions in the U.S. are now done through medication — rather than surgery — and that option has...
Businessman, former deputy game protector
Raymond R. “Bob” Haladay, age 83, 204 Buckhorn Road, Bloomsburg, died unexpectedly on Friday, April 9, 2021, at...
A get-well card shower is requested for Dorothy Nicaise. Cards will reach her at: 1423 W. Front St., Berwick, PA...
Once again, stuff is left out of what I called in about the cats using my wife’s flower beds for a litter box, peeing...
BENTON — These programs are scheduled this week at Ricketts Glen State Park, 695 SR 487, Benton: • Tuesday, 9-11 a.m...
The pastor’s name is McNett Pastor Shawn McNett presides over the Strawberry Ridge Trinity United Church of Christ...
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... son of Hope and Frank Gearhart, Riverside, turned 6 on April 10. His grandmother is the late Kathy Wilt, and great-...
... son of John and Sarah Williams, Castle Rock, Colo., will turn 11 on Wednesday. Grandparents are Marty and Nancy...
... son of Ken and Amanda Schetroma, Falls Church, Va., will be 1 year old Saturday. Grandparents are Robin and Vicki...
... son of Dan and Danielle Mendez, Catawissa, and Justin and Rebecca Crawford, Millville, will turn 10 Wednesday....
... daughter of Joe and Darlene Donnelly, Wapwallopen (Hobbie), will turn 10 Saturday. Grandparents are Joe and Terry...
... daughter of Ladd and Maggie Manning, Millville, is 8 years old today. Grandparents are Lola and Michael Manning,...
... son of Elizabeth Durlin and Daniel Crane, Berwick, will turn 6 Wednesday. Grandparents are Bernadette Kukowski,...
... daughter of Courtney Derby, Berwick, and Caleb Wilkinson, Benton, stepdaughter of John Derby and Stephanie...
... daughter of Jarrod and Brooke Noss, Millville, will turn 8 Thursday. Grandparents are Warren and Leola Harvey,...
... son of Kristy and Michael Beagle, Bloomsburg, is 11 years old today. Grandparents are Dale and Ann Beagle,...
... son of Brandon and Samantha Glenn, Berwick, will be 5 Tuesday. Grandparents are Marty and Lori Hahn, Bloomsburg,...
... son of Nathan and Angie Krebs, Bloomsburg, will turn 3 Saturday. Grandparents are Debbie Evans and James Parrott,...
DEAR DR. ROACH: I have a problem with chronic urine infections. I am 78 years old, and suffer often from it. I...
Chloé Zhao’s “Nomadland” continued its tour of dominance through awards season Saturday night, when Zhao took top...
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“After a week of mostly sunny, dry conditions, the storm that had been stalled to our west began to creep toward us. It...
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Danville sophomore placed fifth at states
Press Enterprise Copy Editor DANVILLE — Brenna Ross has yet to tap into her potential in the pool. That’s a scary...
Win is racer’s 3rd in 4 years at Martinsville
MARTINSVILLE, Va. — Martin Truex Jr. admits to being surprised by his success at Martinsville Speedway. Truex won a...
Matsuyama is 1st Japanese green jacket winner
AUGUSTA, Ga. — The pressure was even more than Hideki Matsuyama could have imagined when he stood on the first tee...
For the Press Enterprise GREENWOOD TWP. — With an improved track, racers and fans returned to Greenwood Valley Action...
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ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. — Rougned Odor is looking ahead, not to the past. The newest addition to the New York Yankees...
East Division W L Pct GB WCGB L10 Str Home Away Boston 6 3.667 — — 6-3 W-6 3-3 3-0 Baltimore 4 5.444 2 1 4-5 L-3 0-3...
PITTSBURGH — JT Brubaker pitched into the sixth inning and had the first three RBIs of his career to lead the...
CLEVELAND — Logan Allen recovered from a bumpy first inning to get his first win with Cleveland and the Indians...
ATLANTA — Didi Gregorius hit a three-run homer in Philadelphia’s four-run fourth inning and had the go-ahead sacrifice...
PHOENIX — Luke Weaver retired the first 17 batters he faced, Eduardo Escobar homered for the fourth straight game and...
LOS ANGELES — Clayton Kershaw pitched six innings of five-hit ball to win an outstanding duel with Max Scherzer, and...
MINNEAPOLIS — Kyle Seager hit his second homer of the game, a three-run drive in the ninth inning to complete Seattle’s...
ST. LOUIS — Avisaíl García homered for the second day in a row, Travis Shaw and Manny Pi??a also connected and...
CHICAGO — Michael A. Taylor scored when Garrett Crochet misplayed Andrew Benintendi’s bunt in the 10th inning, sending...
BALTIMORE — J.D. Martinez came off the COVID-19 list and hit three home runs, powering Boston past Baltimore for its...
ARLINGTON, Texas —Trent Grisham and Manny Machado homered, Craig Stammen led a parade of six effective San Diego...
SAN FRANCISCO — Anthony DeSclafani and three relievers combined to scatter eight hits and San Francisco beat Colorado...
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MINNEAPOLIS — Former baseball star Alex Rodriguez and e-commerce mogul Marc Lore signed a letter of intent Saturday...
PHILADELPHIA — Rasmus Asplund and Jeff Skinner scored 25 seconds apart late in the third period to lead the Buffalo...
East Division GP W L OT Pts GF GA Washington 42 27 11 4 58 146 126 N.Y. Islanders 42 27 11 4 58 125 98 Pittsburgh 42...
At Martinsville Speedway Martinsville, United States. Lap length: 0.53 miles (Start position in parentheses) 1. (7)...
EASTERN CONFERENCE Atlantic Division W L Pct GB Philadelphia 36 17.679 — Brooklyn 36 17.679 — Boston 28 26.519 8½...
DENVER — Jayson Tatum and Jaylen Brown fueled an amazing 31-3 run that helped the Boston Celtics put the skids on the...
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Today in Sports History
April 12, 1991 • John Kruk and Lenny Dykstra combine for six RBIs to lead the Philadelphia Phillies to an 11-4 win...
Today BASEBALL High school Northwest at Benton........... 4:30 p.m. Danville at Mifflinburg......... 4:30 p.m....
COLLEGE BASEBALL 6 p.m. ACCN — Duke at North Carolina 7 p.m. PAC-12N — Oregon St. at Oregon ———————————————...
MLB FAVORITE LINE UNDERDOG National League San Diego -220/+200 at Pittsburgh at New York -141/+131 Philadelphia...
BASEBALL American League BOSTON RED SOX — Reinstated OF/DH J.D. Martinez from the COVID-19 IL. Optioned INF Michael...
July 11-13 — Amateur draft, Denver. July 13 — All-Star Game, Denver. July 25 — Hall of Fame induction, Cooperstown, N...
Greenwood Valley Action Tracks Saturday Adult Caged 1. 20 Sarah Koch; 2. 61 Dennis Williams 3. 08 Jason Paisley...
MILLVILLE — Millville is hosting its 25th annual Millard C. Ludwig soccer camp July 6-9 from 9 a.m. to noon at the...
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In an age of technological wonder, Pennsylvania stands alone as a modern-day Luddite when it comes to how local police...
Vaccine key to finish line
We are so close. After a winter of suffering, and an early spring where virus rates plateaued — we are so very close...
The father of five kids won a toy at the fair. When he got home, he quizzed his kids on who should have the present....
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NEW YORK — Playwright Keenan Scott II’s play “Thoughts of a Colored Man,” is heading to Broadway. The play about the...
DEAR ABBY: My ex-husband was the product of an extramarital, interracial relationship. Both of the parents who raised...
IF YOU WERE BORN TODAY You are humorous, playful, bright and interesting. You are also interested in others. You have...
LONDON (AP) — Helen Mirren has been finding the bright side of the pandemic. Working from home? “Much more convenient...