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Gymgoers set fitness goals for New Year

WILKES-BARRE TWP., LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — New Year's Day marked the first day of resolutions, and staying fit is common goal. Dominic Cino owns and operates three gyms in Pennsylvania, including 5-7-0 Ambition in Wilkes-Barre Township. Cino said, "It's pretty common to see about a 30% increase in membership, personal training sales during the new [...]

1 man dead, identified in Berlin Twp. trailer fire

BERLIN TWP., WAYNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — One man died in a trailer fire on New Year's Day in Berlin Township, officials say. Wayne County Coroner Edward Howell identified the victim as Edward Siro Sr., 91. Howell said Siro, who was recently widowed less than a month ago, was pronounced dead on the scene around 8:10 [...]

Hikers start New Year outside for 'First Day Hikes'

NORTH ABINGTON TWP., LACKAWANNA COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — Despite the chilly start to the New Year, some hiked into 2026. The first day of the year brought first day hikes, 60 across the commonwealth, including one at Lackawanna State Park in North Abington Township. The hikes were held in 49 state parks and three forest districts, [...]

Residents share New Year's Day meal traditions, superstitions

WILKES-BARRE, LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — They say what you do today sets the stage for the whole year, so what were people cooking on New Year's Day? During Christmas, seafood was on the menu for so many in the area, but the meal of choice for New Year's Day was a little different. Some traditions [...]

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