š± What could this rabbiās lawsuit mean for Kingstonās zoning rules?
Kingston, Pennsylvania Patch AM: a 4 min readWhat's up Kingston! Let's start this morning right by getting caught up on what's going on around town. Keep reading to stay in the loop. āļøļø
In today's newsletter:
- What could this rabbiās lawsuit mean for Kingstonās zoning rules?
- What did Kingstonās school board decide about the softball program probe?
- Kingston manās fentanyl and animalācruelty case heads to sentencing
Also on today's calendar: Rack It! Mahjong Summer Camp.
Today's riddle: What do sweet potatoes wear to bed? š¤ (Answer below!)
- Friday: A heavy t-storm in the p.m., with a high of 89 and low of 59 degrees. š¶ Hot!
- Saturday: Mostly sunny and very warm, temps: high: 89, low: 61.
- Sunday: Very warm; a p.m. t-storm, with a high of 88 and low of 55 degrees.
š° News we're reading
ā¢ Rabbi seeks judgment in Kingston religious discrimination suit (citizensvoice.com) ā Kingston residents should know a local rabbi is asking a federal judge for judgment in his religious discrimination lawsuit over two Pierce Street Jewish facilities the borough shut down. His case follows a separate Justice Department settlement requiring Kingston to ease zoning limits on religious uses, and challenges whether new draft ordinances still unfairly burden the growing Orthodox community. 
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ā¢ Investigation clears Wyoming Valley West softball program (citizensvoice.com) ā Wyoming Valley West officials in Kingston say their softball program has been cleared of any Title IX violations after a detailed district investigation into complaints about coaching behavior. Mothers had raised concerns about discipline, dress code enforcement, and how players were treated, but the superintendent told the Kingston community the probe found no violations while pledging to maintain a safe, supportive environment for student athletes. Ā Ā Ā
ā¢ Kingston man pleads guilty to animal cruelty, trafficking illicit drugs (timesleader.com) ā Kingston readers should be aware that a 42āyearāold borough resident has pleaded guilty to multiple fentanylādealing charges and an animalācruelty count after a puppy was found in distress during a WilkesāBarre Township traffic stop. The man also admitted to possessing fentanyl while in custody at Kingston police headquarters and now awaits sentencing in Luzerne County Court next month. Ā Ā Ā
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š Nearby News
Wilkes-Barre
- Community Spotlight: Wilkes-Barre area ā June 11, 2026 (citizensvoice.com)
- The NEPA 30: Woolworth's had big impact locally and beyond (citizensvoice.com)
- Valish & Company donates time to remove graffiti in Wilkes-Barre Township (timesleader.com)
Luzerne
- Graffiti cleanup underway in Luzerne County (wnep.com)
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