TODAY'S NEWS: THURSDAY, JUNE 9, 2011

THE ABOVE AVERAGE TEMPERATURES HAVE MANY PEOPLE HEADING TO THE COOL WATER. JASMINE BROOKS HAS MORE:


THE WARM WEATHER WILL HAVE MANY PEOPLE OUTSIDE ENJOYING THE SUN BUT THAT CAN ALSO LEAD TO SOME HEAT RELATED ILLNESS'S. J MATTHEWS HAS THE STORY


A FORENSIC PATHOLOGIST IS INVESTIGATING THE SUSPICIOUS DEATH OF A POTTSVILLE WOMAN

FOUND IN HER APARTMENT. SCHUYLKILL COUNTY CORONER JOSEPH LIPSETT PRONOUNCED 45-YEAR-OLD RUTH GOLDEN, DEAD JUST AFTER ONE A.M. WEDNESDAY AT HER HOME AT 717 MAHANTONGO STREET. LIPSETT TELLS THE REPUBLICAN HERALD "THERE ARE NO WOUNDS. AND INVESTIGATORS ARE NOT SURE EXACTLY WHAT HAPPENED. THE DEATH IS BEING LABELED SUSPICIOUS. AN AUTOPSY WAS CONDUCTED WEDNESDAY BY DOCTOR RICHARD BINDIE AT THE SCHUYLKILL MEDICAL CENTER-SOUTH JACKSON STREET, BUT A CAUSE OF DEATH WAS NOT YET DETERMINED AND TOXICOLOGY TESTS ARE PENDING. BINDIE EXPECTS AN ANSWER BY FRIDAY. POTTSVILLE POLICE ARE KEEPING MUM ABOUT THE INVESTIGATION.(WGRC)


CHARTER SCHOOL FACING ISSUES

WITH THE ANNOUNCEMENT OF THE CHARTER SCHOOL COMING TO POTTSVILLE, ONE CITY OFFICIAL SAYS THE GILLINGHAM CHARTER SCHOOL MEETINGS SHOULD BE PUBLIC. A REP FOR THE SCHOOL SAYS THE MEETINGS WILL EVENTUALLY BE PUBLIC, BUT NOT UNTIL A BOARD OF TRUSTEES IS SELECTED. POTTSVILLE SUPERINTENDENT, JIM GALLAGHER, FEELS THAT THE CHARTER SCHOOL SHOULD OPERATE UNDER THE SAME RULES AS ANY OTHER PUBLIC SCHOOL. NICOLLE HUTCHINSON, PRESIDENT OF THE GILLINIGHAM CHARTER SCHOOL, SAYS THAT THE NEXT MEETING OF THE SCHOOL IS SCHEDULED FOR JUNE 16TH, BUT WILL NOT BE OPEN TO THE PUBLIC AND THAT THE SELECTION OF A BOARD OF TRUSTEES MAY BE ON THE AGENDA.

NESTOR FILES APPEAL

FORMER SHENANDOAH POLICE CHIEF MATTHEW NESTOR HAS FILED AN APPEAL FOR HIS CONVICTION OF FILING A FALSE REPORT AND OBSTRUCTING AN INVESTIGATION OF THE FATAL BEATING OF AN ILLEGAL IMMIGRANT IN JULY 2008. NESTER HAS ASKED THE 3RD CIRCUIT COURT OF APPEALS OVERTURN HIS CONVICTION AND SENTENCE OF 13 MONTHS IN FEDERAL PRISON. THE NOTICE WAS FILED BY JIM WEST OF HARRISBURG, ONE OF NESTOR'S ATTORNEYS. NESTOR WAS SENTENCED BACK ON JUNE 1ST AND IS SCHEDULED TO REPORT TO PRISON ON JUNE 29TH .

PINE GROVE MAN ENTERS PLEA ON DRUG CHARGES

A PINE GROVE MAN ENTERED A PLEA TO POSSESSING MARIJUANA AND DRUG PARAPHERNALIA INSTEAD OF GOING TO TRIAL WEDNESDAY IN SCHUYLKILL COUNTY COURT. IN RETURN, PROSECUTORS DROPPED SEVEN ANIMAL CRUELTY CHARGES AGAINST 40-YEAR-OLD ANDY OXENRIDER. THE REPUBLICAN HERALD REPORTS, OXENRIDER IS CURRENTLY SERVING A STATE PRISON SENTENCE FOR VIOLATING HIS PROBATION AND PAROLE ON SIMILAR CHARGES, BUT MIGHT NOT HAVE TO SPEND MORE TIME BEHIND BARS AS HE PLEADED NO CONTEST TO THE DRUG CHARGES.

CONGRESSMAN ANNOUNCES GRANTS FOR DEVELOPMENT

CONGRESSMAN TIM HOLDEN HAS ANNOUNCED 3 AREA BOROUGHS WILL RECEIVE RURAL DEVELOPMENT GRANTS FROM THE U-S DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE. NEW PHILADELPHIA, GILBERTON AND BLYTHE TOWNSHIP WILL RECEIVE OVER 92 THOUSAND DOLLARS COMBINED TO PURCHASE NEW DUMP TRUCKS THAT ARE EQUIPPED WITH PLOWS AND SPREADERS. THE VEHICLES WILL PROVIDE SAFE AND RELIABLE TRANSPORTATION DURING SNOWY WEATHER AS WELL AS FOR ROUTINE PROJECTS AND REPAIR PROJECTS. THEY WILL REPLACE THE CURRENT 10 YEAR OLD VEHICLES. U-S-D-A RURAL DEVELOPMENT AIMS TO HELP IMPROVE THE ECONOMY AND QUALITY OF LIFE IN RURAL AMERICA.
STATE NEWS:

HARRISBURG, PA. (AP) - LEGISLATION THAT WOULD OVERHAUL THE OPERATING STANDARDS FOR ABORTION CLINICS HAS CLEARED A FIRST CRUCIAL VOTE IN THE STATE SENATE, ALTHOUGH OPPONENTS WARN THE REQUIREMENTS ARE A BACK-DOOR ATTEMPT TO SHUT THEM DOWN. THE SENATE VOTED YESTERDAY TO AMEND A BILL THAT'S A RESPONSE TO A PHILADELPHIA ABORTION CLINIC THAT PROSECUTORS CALLED A "HOUSE OF HORRORS."

WASHINGTON (AP) - ALLYSON SCHWARTZ IS THE FIRST DEMOCRATIC MEMBER OF CONGRESS TO CALL ON NEW YORK CONGRESSMAN ANTHONY WEINER TO RESIGN FOR SENDING A LEWD PHOTO OF HIMSELF TO A WOMAN VIA TWITTER. THE CONGRESSWOMAN SAID IN A STATEMENT, HAVING THE RESPECT OF CONSTITUENTS IS FUNDAMENTAL FOR A MEMBER OF CONGRESS.

LANSDALE, PA. (AP) - AUTHORITIES SAY A POLICE OFFICER SHOT AND KILLED HIS 17-YEAR-OLD SON AFTER THE YOUTH REPORTEDLY ATTACKED HIM WITH A HUNTING KNIFE INSIDE THEIR HOME. INVESTIGATORS SAY HATFIELD LIEUTENANT ERIC SCHMITZ WAS TREATED FOR INJURIES SUSTAINED IN THE VIOLENCE YESTERDAY AFTERNOON AT HIS HOME IN THE TOWNSHIP.

NATIONAL NEWS:

WASHINGTON (AP) - IT'S HOT AND GOING TO STAY THAT WAY IN A GOOD-SIZED SWATH OF THE COUNTRY. PUBLIC SCHOOLS HAVE CUT THEIR DAYS AND COOLING CENTERS OPENED IN CITIES FROM ILLINOIS TO NEW JERSEY. THE 6-TO-10-DAY OUTLOOK FROM FORECASTERS CALLS FOR CONTINUED ABOVE-AVERAGE READINGS CENTERED ON THE MID-SOUTH AND EXTENDING AS FAR AS THE GREAT LAKES AND NEW YORK AND NEW JERSEY.

SPRINGERVILLE, ARIZ. (AP) - HUNDREDS OF THOUSANDS OF CUSTOMERS IN PARTS OF NEW MEXICO AND TEXAS COULD FACE ROLLING BLACKOUTS IF A RAGING ARIZONA WILDFIRE DAMAGES MAJOR TRANSMISSION LINES IN ITS PATH. THE FIRE COULD REACH THE LINES TOMORROW. FIRE CREWS ARE WORKING THROUGH THE NIGHT AGAIN TO PROTECT SEVERAL ARIZONA MOUNTAIN COMMUNITIES. THOUSANDS HAVE FLED THEIR HOMES.

WASHINGTON (AP) - REPUBLICANS AND DEMOCRATS SEE NO OBSTACLES TO QUICK SENATE APPROVAL OF LEON PANETTA AS DEFENSE SECRETARY. PANETTA'S CONFIRMATION HEARING IS TODAY BEFORE THE SENATE ARMED SERVICES COMMITTEE. PANETTA, ONCE CHAIRMAN OF THE HOUSE BUDGET COMMITTEE, SAYS EVERY PART OF THE DEFENSE BUDGET "MUST BE ON THE TABLE," AS LAWMAKERS STRUGGLE TO REDUCE SPENDING.

COLUMBUS, OHIO (AP) - AN OHIO MAN COULD BE SENTENCED TO 20 YEARS TODAY FOR FORCING HIS GIRLFRIEND TO AN ABORTION CLINIC AT GUNPOINT. DOMINIC HOLT-REID PLEADED GUILTY IN APRIL TO ATTEMPTED MURDER, WEAPONS AND ABDUCTION COUNTS. STATE LAW SAYS A PERSON CAN BE FOUND GUILTY OF MURDER FOR CAUSING THE UNLAWFUL TERMINATION OF A PREGNANCY. THE WOMAN DIDN'T HAVE THE ABORTION.

KABUL, AFGHANISTAN (AP) - OFFICIALS ARE INVESTIGATING AN ATTACK ON A WEDDING PARTY IN EASTERN AFGHANISTAN THAT KILLED NINE PEOPLE. NO ONE IMMEDIATELY CLAIMED RESPONSIBILITY FOR THE ATTACK. OFFICIALS SAY THE COUSIN OF THE GROOM IS THE CHIEF ADMINISTRATOR FOR THE REMOTE DISTRICT, SUGGESTING THAT IT MAY HAVE BEEN AN INSURGENT STRIKE FOR BEING ALLIED WITH THE GOVERNMENT.


SCHUYLKILL COUNTY POOLS:

-CRESSONA BOROUGH POOL
LOCATION: GRAEFF STREET
OPENS: JUNE 4
REGULAR HOURS: 12:30 TO 7 P.M. MONDAY THROUGH SATURDAY; 1 TO 7 P.M. SUNDAY.
ADMISSION: FOR RESIDENTS: $4.25, ADULTS; $3.50, STUDENTS; $1.25, SPECTATORS; $1.50, SENIORS; SWIMMING AFTER 5 P.M., CHILDREN UNDER 2, FREE; ALL OTHER SWIMMERS, $2.25.
INFORMATION: 366-1190.
527-0845
-FRACKVILLE COMMUNITY POOL
LOCATION: MEMORIAL PARK
OPENS: JUNE 11
REGULAR HOURS: 11 A.M. TO 8 P.M. DAILY, INCLUDING SUNDAY.
ADMISSION: $3 PER PERSON.
INFORMATION: 874-3860 OR 302-562-0846
-HOWARD D. BUEHLER MEMORIAL POOL
LOCATION: TAMAQUA
OPENS: JUNE 4
REGULAR HOURS: 11:30 A.M. TO 7:30 P.M. DAILY.
ADMISSION: FOR TAMAQUA AREA SCHOOL DISTRICT RESIDENTS: MONDAY THROUGH FRIDAY SWIMMERS AGES 6 AND OVER, $5; SATURDAY AND SUNDAY, SWIMMERS AGES 6 AND OVER, $6; CHILDREN 5 AND UNDER, $1 EVERY DAY. FOR SWIMMERS WHO LIVE OUTSIDE TAMAQUA AREA SCHOOL DISTRICT: MONDAY THROUGH FRIDAY SWIMMERS AGES 6 AND OVER, $10; SATURDAY AND SUNDAY, SWIMMERS 6 AND OVER, $12; CHILDREN 5 AND UNDER, $1 EVERY DAY.
INFORMATION: 668-3444.
-MINERSVILLE COMMUNITY POOL
LOCATION: FOURTH STREET RECREATION COMPLEX
OPENS: JUNE 4 AND 5 (WEATHER PERMITTING) AND FOR THE REGULAR SEASON STARTING AT JUNE 11.
REGULAR HOURS: NOON TO 7 P.M. DAILY.
ADMISSION: $3, ADULTS; $2, STUDENTS; $1 FOR PRESCHOOL STUDENTS.
INFORMATION: 544-2149.
-PINE GROVE COMMUNITY POOL
LOCATION: MILL STREET.
OPENS: JUNE 4.
REGULAR HOURS: 11 A.M. TO 8 P.M. ON JUNE 4, THEN NOON TO 8 P.M. DAILY.
ADMISSION: ADULTS, $6; STUDENTS, $5; CHILDREN, $3; TODDLERS UNDER 2, FREE.
INFORMATION: 345-8729.
-THE PORTER/TOWER SWIMMING POOL
LOCATION: WICONISCO AVENUE AND 12TH STREET, TOWER CITY.
OPENS: JUNE 4 (WEATHER PERMITTING)
REGULAR HOURS: 1 TO 8 P.M. DAILY.
ADMISSION: $4 PER PERSON; CHILDREN 2 AND UNDER ARE FREE.
INFORMATION: 717-647-2219
-POTTSVILLE JFK POOL
LOCATION: RAILWAY PARK
OPENS: JUNE 4
REGULAR HOURS: NOON TO 7 P.M. SEVEN DAYS A WEEK.
ADMISSION: TODDLERS FROM 1 TO 4, $1; CHILDREN 5 TO 18, $2; ADULTS OVER 18, $3.50.
INFORMATION: 622-1234.
-THE SAINT CLAIR POOL
LOCATION: EAST LAWTON STREET, SAINT CLAIR
OPENS: JUNE 8
REGULAR HOURS: 12 TO 6 P.M. DAILY.
ADMISSION: STUDENTS GRADES 1 THROUGH 12, $2; ADULTS, $3.50; NON-SWIMMERS, $1; PRE-SCHOOL AGE 3 TO 5, $1.
INFORMATION: 429-0640.
-TREMONT COMMUNITY SWIMMING POOL
LOCATION: 139 CLAY STREET
OPENS: JUNE 6
REGULAR HOURS: REGULAR HOURS ARE NOON TO 6 P.M. DAILY.
ADMISSION: FIRST DAY, ADMISSION IS FREE. OTHERWISE, CHILDREN 4 AND UNDER, FREE; AGES 5 TO 12, $3; AGES 13 AND UP, $4.
INFORMATION: 695-3442.
-TRI-VALLEY COMMUNITY POOL
LOCATION: HEGINS TOWNSHIP
OPENED: MAY 28
REGULAR HOURS: 1 TO 7 P.M. DAILY.
ADMISSION: ADULTS, $5; CHILDREN AGES 6 TO 17, $4; GENERAL ADMISSION AFTER 5 P.M., $3 FOR ALL; FREE FOR CHILDREN 5 AND UNDER.
INFORMATION: 682-9133 OR 682-9795.