Chris andAngela Murray of West Taliferro Street were named September Yard of the Month. Courtesy photo

Chris andAngela Murray of West Taliferro Street were named September Yard of the Month. Courtesy photo

Madill Rose Garden Club Yard of the Month

Jayson Pruitt
Wednesday, September 30, 2026
The Madill Rose Garden Club awarded Chris and Angela MurrayofWestTaliferro Street September Yard of...
Chris Bridenthal was found guilty of Second-Degree Murder in the death of Donald Cole. The sentencing phase of the court case is set for October 7. Courtesy photo

Chris Bridenthal was found guilty of Second-Degree Murder in the death of Donald Cole. The sentencing phase of the court case is set for October 7. Courtesy photo

Bridenthal found guilty of Murder

Wednesday, September 30, 2026

Chris Bridenthal, a 38-year-old from Kingston, was facing charges for Second-Degree Murder and Possession of a Firearm After the Formal Conviction of a Felony. In a jury trial that lasted from September 21 to September 23, 2026, Bridenthal was found guilty on both charges.

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