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Several packets of meth seized from apartment, woman arrested

BERWICK, COLUMBIA COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — A woman was arrested after police say they discovered her selling methamphetamine from her apartment in Pennsylvania.

Berwick Police: Erin Houseweart

According to the Berwick Police Department, in March officers started an investigation into 30-year-old Erin Houseweart for selling methamphetamine out of an apartment complex in the 900 block of West Front Street in Berwick.

High levels of 'forever chemicals' found in private well water in Columbia County

NORTH CENTRE TOWNSHIP, COLUMBIA COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — Concerns are being raised about contaminated water in Columbia County. High levels of "forever chemicals" have been detected in private well water between Bloomsburg and Berwick.

It's been a year since those findings, leaving families fearing for their health and future.

The Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) confirms groundwater in North Centre Township has dangerous levels of PFAS.

Two moms 28/22 News spoke with are fearful about the effects of the water.

Acres of land burned in Columbia County fire

FISHING CREEK TOWNSHIP, COLUMBIA COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — Authorities say a Columbia County blaze had burned through acres of land and multiple vehicles Wednesday afternoon.

Benton Assistant Fire Chief James Albertson tells 28/22 News crews were called to the 500 of Winding Road in Fishing Creek Township, Columbia County shortly after 3:30 p.m. for a reported fire.

Assistant Chief Alberston says the fire broke out under dry conditions as a burn ban was in place in the township.

Bringing old media back to life at the 'Dead Media Room'

BERWICK, COLUMBIA COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — A new place to appreciate and buy old media is opening Berwick.

Mark Collier is adding a new addition to his business. The Dead Media Room will house more than 5,000 VHS tapes for sale.

"It'll be a throwback to an '80s or '90s video store, lots of neon, over 5,000 VHS tapes".

Collier owns WaXPax Records, a record store in Berwick, and when a space opened up, he saw an opportunity.

"The neighbor moved out and I got the other side of the building and knocked a wall down".

Bloomsburg Police investigating string of vehicle break-ins

BLOOMSBURG, COLUMBIA COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — Police in Bloomsburg are investigating a string of vehicle break-ins that happened Wednesday night into Thursday morning.

The Bloomsburg Police Department said they are investigating a series of vehicle break-ins that happened on Wednesday, March 12, between 10:15 p.m. and 2:30 a.m. Thursday morning.

Police say the streets known to be affected are the following:

The 100 block of West First Street

The rear of the 200 block of West Main Street

The 300 block of West Street

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