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In today's newsletter:

  • Which Kingston estates just entered probate in Luzerne County?
  • How a Kingston resident helped derail a multimillion-dollar rail deal.
  • See which Kingston resident's photo made today's Hot Shots.

Also on today's calendar: k8 @ III Guys - Edwardsville and 9 more events.

Today's riddle: Do you know what the two sides of a circle are? šŸ¤” (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Thursday: Partly sunny and pleasant, with a high of 70 and low of 44 degrees.
  • Friday: Partly sunny and pleasant, temps: high: 74, low: 51.
  • Saturday: Breezy with periods of sun, with a high of 69 and low of 51 degrees.

šŸ“° News we're reading

• Luzerne County court notes: Estates 9/23/26 (citizensvoice.com) — Several Luzerne County estate filings involve Kingston addresses, including estates on Gibson and Chestnut avenues and a Kingston attorney handling another case. If you have family, property, or legal interests in Kingston, these new probate filings may affect how local inheritances and responsibilities are handled in the coming months.
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• Rail sale back in limbo after Luzerne County Council vetoes R.J. Corman deal (timesleader.com) — Luzerne County Council has vetoed a proposed sale of the county rail line to R.J. Corman, throwing the future of local freight and potential passenger excursions back into uncertainty. Kingston resident Bob Borwick, who chairs the county tourism advisory board, backed Reading and Northern's plan to link Wilkes-Barre excursions, arguing it could significantly boost regional tourism and nearby businesses.
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• Today's Hot Shots: Sept. 23, 2026 (citizensvoice.com) — A Kingston resident's backyard sunbather is among several local nature and community photos featured in this reader-submitted gallery. If you enjoy capturing scenes around Kingston and nearby towns, the paper invites you to email in your own high-resolution shots with a short description for possible publication.
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Wilkes-Barre

  • Wilkes-Barre Area CTC pressed to restore adult night welding classes (citizensvoice.com)
  • Helping local families keep kids safe with car seat safety check (2822news.com)
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Luzerne

  • Luzerne County Council approves $500 fine tied to new property reporting mandate (timesleader.com)

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