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updated: Sat Jul 05, 2008 11:51 am

Kingston News

Local news for Kingston, PA continually updated from thousands of sources on the web.

Saturday | PAHomepage.com

4th of July at Kirby Park

Hundreds gather to celebrate the Fourth of July with family, patriotic music and of course a fire works display.

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Related Topix: Life, Holidays, 4th of July, Wilkes-Barre, PA, Scranton Metro

Thu Jul 03, 2008

Times Leader

Parking lot treatment upsets patrons

Attendant at Park N Lock No. 6 was disrespectful, two customers say. BILL O ' BOYLE boboyle@timesleader.com WILKES-BARRE A Warrior Run man said he was verbally abused and made to feel like a common criminal ...

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Related Topix: Warrior Run, PA, Wilkes-Barre, PA, Scranton Metro, Wilkes-Barre Township, PA

Tue Jul 01, 2008

Business First of Columbus

Belron closes deal for Diamond Glass assets

The former Safelite AutoGlass has closed a deal to acquire a former rival, a move that will bring the Columbus company about 1,600 workers and more than 200 service centers.

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Sun Jun 29, 2008

Times Leader

Hazleton man dies in 2-vehicle crash Police Blotter

State police at Hazleton said 43-year-old Carlos Rosario died as a result of a two-vehicle crash at state Route 309 and 28th Street on Wednesday morning.

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Related Topix: Luzerne County, PA, Ebervale, PA, West Pittston, PA, Pittston, PA, Exeter, PA

Fri Jun 27, 2008

Times Leader

Voice of area veterans silenced

Bill Smith, the longtime voice of veterans throughout the Wyoming Valley, died Wednesday at his Wilkes-Barre home at the age of 83.

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Related Topix: Wilkes-Barre, PA, Scranton Metro, Wyoming, PA, Life, Veteran Affairs

Wed Jun 25, 2008

Times Leader

Lightning likely cause of Kingston blaze

Cannon said firefighters responded to the apartment building blaze around 1 a.m. Initial reports stated seven people were trapped inside the building causing a second alarm for firefighters in Courtdale, ...

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Related Topix: Courtdale, PA, Edwardsville, PA, Luzerne, PA, Plains, PA

Mon Jun 23, 2008

Times Leader

News for Veterans

KINGSTON: The Sons of the American Legion, Squadron 395 of Kingston, will meet at 7:30 p.m. on Thursday at the Post home.

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Related Topix: Luzerne, PA, Nanticoke, PA

Sat Jun 21, 2008

WNEP-TV Moosic

Cops Concerned About Scam

Police in Luzerne County are warning businesses about a scam. Officers tell Newswatch 16 a thief tried to use a phone service that helps deaf people communicate to bilk a business out of cash.

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Related Topix: Luzerne County, PA

Thu Jun 19, 2008

Times Leader

Trucker in fatal pleads guilty

Jonathan Basil Havel of W-B was driving a big rig involved in Route 118 crash. EDWARD LEWIS elewis@timesleader.com KINGSTON TWP.

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Related Topix: Wilkes-Barre, PA, Scranton Metro, West Pittston, PA

Tue Jun 17, 2008

Times Leader

Kids can get free lunch in summer

In Luzerne County, this program operates weekdays through Aug. 22. SHERRY LONG slong@timesleader.com With many families struggling economically, the Commission on Economic Opportunity wants the public to know ...

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Related Topix: Luzerne County, PA, Family, Kids, Life, Food, Nutrition, Edwardsville, PA, Nanticoke, PA

Sun Jun 15, 2008

Times Leader

Church burglary probe goes on

Affidavits: Priest's stolen computer linked to extortion plan. Brian Joseph Rush is suspect in incidents.

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Related Topix: Back Mountain, PA, Lackawanna County, PA, Plymouth, PA, Luzerne County, PA

Fri Jun 13, 2008

Times Leader

Housing authority eyes modernization

Board OKs negotiation for contracts for improvements, repairs, security cameras.

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Related Topix: Luzerne County, PA, Swoyersville, PA, Luzerne, PA, West Hazleton, PA, Hazleton, PA

Wed Jun 11, 2008

Citizensvoice.com

Two waive hearings for 2005 murder

Two defendants in the 2005 murder of a 73-year-old Edwardsville man waived their rights to preliminary hearings Tuesday morning in front of Magisterial District Judge Paul Roberts Jr.

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Related Topix: Edwardsville, PA

Mon Jun 09, 2008

Citizensvoice.com

Former Kingston youth minister accused of molesting teen girls

A former youth minister at a Kingston church is accused of molesting at least two teenage girls who belonged to his congregation.

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Related Topix: Clarks Summit, PA

Sat Jun 07, 2008

Times Leader

Cops: Phony priest suspect in more thefts

Police say Brian Joseph Rush stole $2,000 in groceries by posing as member of clergy.

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Related Topix: Plymouth, PA, Lackawanna County, PA, Archbald, PA

Thu Jun 05, 2008

WILK-AM Pittston

Youth Pastor Charged With "Touching" Girls

This isn't what they mean by "hands on' ministry. 26 year old Brian Neiswender was a youth pastor at the Christ Community Church on West Dorrance Street in Kingston when he allegedly got touchy-feely with a ...

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Related Topix: Chorus, Christ Community Church

Tue Jun 03, 2008

KSTP-TV Minneapolis

Pa. robbery victim, 71, and friend in wheelchair nab suspect

KINGSTON, Pa. - The young woman probably thought the 71-year-old Korean War veteran, whose friend was in a wheelchair, would make an easy target.

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Related Topix: Life, Veteran Affairs

Mon Jun 02, 2008

York Dispatch

Pa. robbery victim, 71, and man in wheelchair nab suspect

A 21-year-old robbery suspect is jailed in Luzerne County thanks to the efforts of the 71-year-old victim and his friend in a wheelchair.

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Related Topix: Luzerne County, PA

Sun Jun 01, 2008

PAHomepage.com

Luzerne Co. Reassessing Their Reassessments

For the first time in more than 40 years, Luzerne County homes are being reassessed all at once.

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Related Topix: Luzerne, PA, Luzerne County, PA, Plains, PA, West Wyoming, PA, Wyoming, PA

Fri May 30, 2008

Times Leader

Area lawmakers discuss table games

At Thursday's Legislative Breakfast, hosted by the Greater Wilkes-Barre Chamber of Commerce and sponsored by Citizens Bank, one state legislator said he favors allowing table games now, four others favor ...

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Related Topix: Wilkes-Barre, PA, Scranton Metro, Nanticoke, PA, Harveys Lake, PA

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