Latest News About Pottsville, Pennsylvania

Luis Ramirez Killers Found Not Guilty After Beating Mexican

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POTTSVILLE, Pa. — Prosecutors called the beating death of an illegal immigrant from Mexico a hate crime, and they urged an all-white jury in Pennsylvania coal country to punish two white teenagers for their roles in the attack.

Published on Monday 15th of March 2010 12:19:26 AM

Mexican Immigrant Dies In Brawl - 2 Teens Found Not Guilty

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POTTSVILLE, Pa. An all-white jury on Friday acquitted two Pennsylvania teenagers of all serious charges against them stemming from the fatal beating of an illegal Mexican immigrant last summer. Brandon Piekarsky, 17, was acquitted of third-degree murder and ethnic intimidation, while Derrick Donchak, 19, was acquitted of aggravated assault

Published on Monday 15th of March 2010 12:19:26 AM

Jury has case of teens accused in immigrant's fatal beating

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POTTSVILLE, Pennsylvania (CNN) -- A Pennsylvania jury began deliberations Friday after hearing closing arguments in the trial of two high school football players accused in the beating death of a Mexican immigrant last summer.

Published on Monday 15th of March 2010 12:19:26 AM

Yuengling - one of my favorite beers

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No story, just Digging one of my favorite beers and plugging their site. I love it and want to spread its joy! A little quote from wikipedia ->"...Yuengling, of Pottsville, Pennsylvania, is the oldest operating brewing company in the United States, having been established in 1829, and is one of the largest breweries by volume in the country."

Published on Monday 15th of March 2010 12:19:26 AM