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Kingston, Pennsylvania Patch AM: a 4 min read

Good day Kingston! We're here again with what you need to know today. Grab a cup of coffee and read on. ☕️️

In today's newsletter:

  • How Kingston police plan to clamp down on school-zone driving this fall
  • Meet the Kingston grad honored for excellence in economics
  • See which Kingston students just earned college degrees this spring

Today's riddle: What do the letter "t" and island have in common? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Sunday: Periods of rain and a t-storm, with a high of 76 and low of 68 degrees.
  • Monday: Humid with a shower, temps: high: 84, low: 63.
  • Tuesday: Mostly sunny and less humid, with a high of 84 and low of 59 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• School zone traffic violations on the rise (thetimes-tribune.com) — Kingston drivers will see a stepped-up police presence around schools as classes resume, with Chief Richard Kotchik deploying school resource officers and patrols to crack down on speeding, bus violations, and unsafe e-bike and e-scooter use. Statewide data show school-zone citations rising sharply, and local police urge motorists to slow down, stop for buses, and prioritize student safety.
   

• Local students receive excellence awards in their fields of study (citizensvoice.com) — Kingston’s Philip J. Evan has been recognized with the University of Scranton’s Excellence in Economics Award, capping his double major in economics and finance. He joins several other Wyoming Valley students honored for standout academic work, leadership, and service across fields from management to criminal justice and math.
   

• Local graduates: Aug. 16, 2026 (citizensvoice.com) — Kingston residents Jacob Packer and Jay Edward Haines are among many local students earning college degrees this spring, with Packer completing a management and leadership master’s and Haines graduating in English. The roundup also highlights new graduates from nearby communities at East Stroudsburg, Kutztown, and other universities.
   

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🗞 Nearby News

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  • Dire Straits Legacy draws large crowd to free concert on Wilkes-Barre Public Square (fox56.com)
  • Pastors, residents fed up with South Wilkes-Barre bar (citizensvoice.com)
  • TechCelerator opens applications for second cohort (timesleader.com)

Ok Kingston! So now you're in the loop about what's happening today. Thanks for reading, and see you in your inbox next time! Oh -- and if you like what you're reading, invite a friend to Patch AM!

-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: They're both in the middle of water (Thank you Dianna S. for sending it in!)
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