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 Chances
are, if you know anything about Berwick, Pennsylvania, you've
heard about our nationally recognized high school football
program. While football is a passion amongst Berwick residents,
it's only one aspect to love about this wonderful
area.
The Berwick region offers quality education,
healthcare, and a variety of recreational and cultural opportunities.
A number of public and parochial elementary and
secondary schools provide a wide variety of educational choices
for our youth, while opportunities for higher education exist
at more than 12 nearby colleges and universities.
The Berwick area is also a great place to work
and do business. We pride ourselves on our dedicated, hardworking
laborers and two very effective industrial development corporations
that go the extra mile to help businesses wishing to locate
or expand their operations here.
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 Like
we said, if you love football, you'll love our Berwick Bulldogs.
The "Dawgs" are the first six-time state champions
and became the first high school football team to be named
three-time national champs by USA Today.
When it comes to spectator sports in general,
there are a wide range of events to attend, with several minor
and major league baseball, basketball, hockey and football
teams located nearby.
And if golf's your game, you can always hit the
greens at the Berwick Golf Club, the International Golf School
and Willow Run Inn & Golf Club.
State Game Lands
The Berwick region also lays claim to 19,255
acres of State Game Lands that are managed and maintained
by the Pennsylvania Game Commission. This beautiful country
makes for exciting hunting but also offers boating, fishing,
hiking, bird watching and nature study. During the winter,
snowmobiles can be operated in designated areas.
Susquehanna Riverlands
The Susquehanna Riverlands, located just north
of Berwick, includes 1,200 acres along the Susquehanna River
and provide nature lovers of all types with a fantastic
venue for hiking, picnicking, boating, fishing, wildlife
viewing or just plain old enjoyment of the sun and fresh
air.
Outdoor Amusement
The whole family can also enjoy endless fun
at Knoebels Amusement Park, which is a mere 18 miles away.
This 75 year-old park has been thrilling patrons for generations
and was named the 2nd best amusement park in the country
by Amusement Today Magazine.
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 Berwick
Hospital Center, a privately-owned, 169-bed hospital and 240-bed
long-term care facility, provides Berwick region residents
with outstanding medical care. The facility also includes
such outreach services as Home Health Care, Rehabilitation
Services, Cardiopulmonary Treatment Center, Occupational Health
Services, Community Pharmacy, Emergency and Paramedic Services,
Patient and Community Education, Geriatric Psychology Unit
and Berwick Recovery Systems.
In addition to those described above, the following
private facilities and services are available.
- Advanced Orthopedic and Sports Physical Therapy
- Allied Services John Heinz Institute of Rehabilitation
Medicine
- Basile Physical Therapy Associates
- Curfman & Associates Physical Therapy
- Riverside
Rehabilitation
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 Education
holds a place of great importance to all of us in the Berwick
region. We're quite proud of our school system and all who
work hard to preserve its reputation. The following is a list
of the various elementary, secondary and post-secondary opportunities
available.
Elementary and Secondary Schools
- Berwick Area School District
- Columbia-Montour Area Vocational Technical
School
- Columbia-Montour Alternative Education Program
- Heritage Christian Academy
- Holy Family Elementary
Colleges and
Universities
There are numerous highly respected and nationally
recognized colleges and universities that exist throughout
Northeastern Pennsylvania. Most of these work closely with
area employers to develop customized job training and continuing
education programs and are a convenient commute for those
who live in the Berwick Region.
Click
here for detailed information on the higher educational
opportunities available throughout the Penn's Northeast
region.
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