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Sunday, January 4th, 2026

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Good morning, Reading. Here's your local news at a glance for Sunday, the 4th of January.

CRIME NEWS

  • Family and friends of missing Travelle Martin gathered Saturday night for a remembrance in Berks County after remains found on a trail in the Flying Hills community last Sunday may soon confirm his identity (DNA tests pending).  WFMZ-TV

CULTURE NEWS

  • Local father-daughter duo Jeff Peiffer + Rachel Trettin, known for their reality show Flipping Farms streaming on Amazon, are heading to Sunrise to film season 2 as they flip a forgotten farm site. Their upcoming project builds on past successes and sparks local interest.  WFMZ-TV
  • Saturday morning at Leesport Farmers Market saw music lovers enjoying Record Riots, which featured over 30,000 vinyl records, CDs and cassettes that brought collectors together for rare finds and shared musical moments.  Reading Eagle

SPORTS NEWS

  • All-state guard Kingston McKoy scored 26 points to lead Berks Catholic to a 67-39 win over Wyomissing on Friday, Jan. 2 at Wyomissing as the Saints built an early lead and controlled the game.  Reading Eagle

EVENTS

SUBMIT EVENT
  • 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.

    Fri, 1/16/26

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  • 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.

    Sat, 1/17/26

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  • 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.

    Sat, 1/31/26

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REAL ESTATE

SUBMIT LISTING

No new real estate listings today. You can submit one here.

JOB BOARD

SUBMIT JOB

No new job posts today. You can submit one here.

ANNOUNCEMENTS

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