🌱 Which Kingston resident’s estate was just filed in county court?

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In today's newsletter:

• Which Kingston resident's estate was just filed in county court?
• Meet the Kingston veteran who broke barriers in the U.S. Marines
• How is a Kingston-based attorney tied to this murder case?

Also on today's calendar: WSCP Boys Varsity Soccer @ Holy Redeemer and 1 more event.

Today's riddle: What is the 1 way to guarantee winning a small fortune at the casino? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

• Tuesday: Humid with a thunderstorm, with a high of 86 and low of 68 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
• Wednesday: Humid with a strong t-storm, temps: high: 79, low: 68.
• Thursday: Humid with a thunderstorm, with a high of 88 and low of 66 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Luzerne County court notes: Estates 9/1/26 (citizensvoice.com) — Recent Luzerne County estate filings include the late Marlene E. Porter of Old Sullivan Street in Kingston, with administration granted to Theresa Porter at the same address. The broader list shows how local families across the county are settling loved ones' affairs, which can matter for heirs, neighbors, and anyone tracking property or probate issues in Kingston.
   

• NEPA woman reflects on pioneering military career (2822news.com) — A 90-year-old Marine Corps veteran recently celebrated her birthday in Kingston while reflecting on a groundbreaking military career that took her from Hawaii to Berlin and Okinawa. Raised in NEPA, she rose from private to major, later volunteering locally and inspiring family members with stories of breaking barriers for women in the service.
   

• Wilkes-Barre man gets life for drug murder (citizensvoice.com) — A Wilkes-Barre man has been sentenced to life in prison for a fatal 2024 stabbing, a case prosecuted in Luzerne County Court and involving a defense attorney based in Kingston. The judge also ordered restitution, while co-defendants still face charges and one suspect remains at large, underscoring an ongoing regional focus on violent drug-related crime.
   

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🗓 Upcoming Events in Kingston

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★ Featured events ★

Wednesday September 2
• k8 @ III Guys - Edwardsville →
  III Guys, 51 S Wyoming Ave, Kingston
  6:00 pm

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Other local events

Tuesday September 15
• WSCP Boys Varsity Soccer @ Holy Redeemer →
  Holy Redeemer High School, 159 S Pennsylvania Ave, Wilkes-Barre
  4:15 pm
Thursday September 24
• BRAD PAISLEY LIVE →
  Mohegan Arena at Casey Plaza, 255 Highland Park Blvd, Wilkes-Barre Township
  6:00 pm
Friday September 25
• NEPA Philharmonic - Luzerne 240th →
  F.M. Kirby Center for the Performing Arts, 71 Public Square, Wilkes-Barre
  7:00 pm

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🗓 Events Nearby

Tuesday September 1
• Misericordia Invitational – Dallas, PA →
  Letterkenny Fields, 335 E 42nd St, Dallas
  6:00 pm
Wednesday September 2
• First Day of School for Students
  Wyoming Valley West SD Plymouth, PA 18651
• September Work Session - 7:00 PM
  Wyoming Valley West SD Middle School
  7:00 pm
Thursday September 3
• Form Packet is Due!!!!
  Lee Park El Sch Wilkes Barre, PA 18706
Friday September 4
• -- No School --
  Lee Park El Sch Wilkes Barre, PA 18706
• Labor Day Weekend: No School
  Pittston Area SD Pittston, PA 18640
Monday September 7
• Labor Day - No School
  Lee Park El Sch Wilkes Barre, PA 18706
• Labor Day (No School)
  Wyoming Valley West SD Plymouth, PA 18651

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

• Good morning everyone,
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🗞 Nearby News

Edwardsville

• Luzerne County commission endorses 4 earmarks for $451K in opioid funds (citizensvoice.com)
• Luzerne County property transfers from Aug. 3 through Aug. 7 (timesleader.com)

Wilkes-Barre

• Wilkes-Barre POWER! partners with Best Cigar Pub for networking event (timesleader.com)
• Enjoying great games, cool cars at Annual Veterans Carnival (2822news.com)
• Luzerne County committee will evaluate 3 proposals to buy rail line (citizensvoice.com)

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-- The Patch AM Team

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