Good morning, Reading.

Volunteers from local churches and fire companies hosted traditional New Year’s Day dinners on Jan.

1 in Berks County, serving pork, sauerkraut, and beans to between 200 and 350 people while raising funds for their organizations.

Brecknock Township Fire Company held its annual New Year's Day pork and sauerkraut dinner yesterday, serving 280–360 meals at $15 dine-in ($13 for takeout) as volunteers including firefighters logged 30 hours.

West Lawn United Methodist Church also hosted its traditional dinner to raise funds for shelter meals and community outreach.

A small barn on a Spring Township property caught fire Thursday morning near Gelsinger Road and the blaze claimed one goat while rescuers saved a horse and two other goats — investigators will resume the inquiry Monday.

Fire officials responded to a barn fire in Spring Township just after 7:30 a.m.—icy roads meant crews needed help salting to rescue a mare and two goats while one goat died, and the fire marshal is investigating the scene.

State funds from PA's Green Light-Go program will modernize traffic signals for safety in West Reading, Leesport and Boyertown.

West Reading upgrades intersections for $220K, Leesport installs video-controlled cycles and emergency preemptors, and Boyertown will replace aging signals with nearly $700K in funding.

At 2:39 a.m. today, Reading Hospital welcomed its first baby of 2026 in Berks County.

The newborn marks a joyful start for local families.

Berks County hockey player Jackson Sizer of Daniel Boone High School, who was once told he could not play due to autism, will soon represent the USA in the United World Games in Austria.

He also mentors special needs teams to build inclusion in sports.

Gary Owen Live Comedy Show

8-10 p.m. — Santander Arena — Tickets required — Experience two decades of sharp observational humor and fearless storytelling from comedian Gary Owen.

Greensboro Gargoyles vs. Reading Royals Hockey Game

7-8:30 p.m. — Santander Arena — Watch on FloHockey — Cheer for your favorite team in this exciting hockey matchup.

Annual Schnitzelfest

6-8 p.m. — Reading Liederkranz — $40 members, $50 guests, $12 for children 5-12 — Indulge in a delicious variety of schnitzel toppings while voting for your favorite to earn a spot on the permanent menu.