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Victim of deadly blaze made official Reliance firefighter
Teen who perished in Nescopeck inferno planned to apply
BERWICK — Dale Baker became a full-fledged firefighter for Reliance Fire Co. on Sunday night, a few days after his...
Press Enterprise Tue, Aug 9 [totalcount]
Ex-builder alleges harassment
Court papers: Failed businessman plans to sue ex-customers
WILKES-BARRE — Paperwork filed in Luzerne County court indicates Vision Home Builders owner Jeff McCreary intends to...
Press Enterprise Mon, Aug 8 [totalcount]
Coroner: All in fire claimed by smoke
State Police continue dual probes of fatal blaze in Nescopeck
NESCOPECK — All 10 victims of Friday’s fire died of smoke inhalation, the Luzerne County coroner confirmed Sunday....
Press Enterprise Mon, Aug 8 [totalcount]
Homeowners, contractor feud
Several claim builder cheated them; he blames injuries for delays
SCOTT TWP. — Several homeowners say they’ve been bilked by the same Berwick contractor. Three have sued contractor...
Press Enterprise Mon, Aug 8 [totalcount]
Police: Nude woman found muttering on porch
Mother of 3-year-old charged with trespass
BERWICK — A mother of a 3-year-old was found naked on a porch, talking to herself in full view of the public, police...
Press Enterprise Mon, Aug 8 [totalcount]
Police: Wife trespassed at estranged husband’s place
Woman allegedly sent 100 texts, refused officers’ orders to leave, drove through yard
BRIAR CREEK TWP. — A Lancaster woman trespassed on her estranged husband’s property on May 21, after sending him 100...
Press Enterprise Mon, Aug 8 [totalcount]
Restaurant steps up to support Nescopeck fire families
In response to the fatal fire in Nescopeck, a restaurant in Berwick is raising money to help the survivors, serving customers and a bigger purpose.
WNEP Sun, Aug 7 [totalcount]
Danville eyes law on vacant parcels
Rental property owner questions proposed rules
DANVILLE — An owner of rental properties here has voiced a number of concerns about a proposed ordinance to regulate...
Press Enterprise Sun, Aug 7 [totalcount]
A big-hearted blend
Survivor recalls generosity of family members lost to fire
NESCOPECK — The victims of Friday’s fire belonged to a blended family that took in those in need and was known for its...
Press Enterprise Sun, Aug 7 [totalcount]
Aspiring firefighter honored by veterans
As boy, victim inspired Coats for Kids drive
NESCOPECK — One of Friday’s fire victims inspired a Berwick fire company to launch a charity effort to keep kids warm,...
Press Enterprise Sun, Aug 7 [totalcount]