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WILKES-BARRE, LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU)— A delectable annual Greek food festival is back in Wilkes-Barre.

The Annunciation Greek Orthodox Church on East Ross Street is serving up classic Greek dishes.

Everything from baclava, to gyros, cheese pie, even dessert.

The festival is take-out only, and pre-orders by phone or online at least two hours in advance are encouraged.

Raising awareness for domestic violence victims

The food festival is the main event for the church to raise funds every year.

WILKES-BARRE, LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU)— Raising awareness and putting an end to a sad statistic.

The domestic violence service center hosted its annual Empty Place at the Table vigil inside the Luzerne County Courthouse.

The purpose of the vigil is to remember and honor those who have lost their lives to domestic violence in Luzerne and Carbon counties.

State police, AG investigation at local healthcare center

According to officials, one woman or girl is killed every 10 minutes by their intimate partner or family member.

FRANKLIN TOWNSHIP, CARBON COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU)— Carbon County Coroner Mark Smith released the names of the five victims who died in a tragic fire on Wednesday morning.

The coroner's office identified the victims as 37-year-old Aida Marrero, 14-year-old Kaylee Quevedo, one-year-old Nathaniel Wheelock, five-year-old Aiden Wheelock, and six-year-old Mathias Wheelock.

Community steps up in the wake of Carbon County tragedy

The cause of their deaths is considered an accident due to inhalation of products of combustion and thermal injuries.

(WBRE/WYOU) — It's the time of year many have been waiting for... the spooky season of Halloween.

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NANTICOKE, LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — State police were seen at Lakewood Rehabilitation and Healthcare Center as part of the Attorney General's Office investigation.

Around 11:00 a.m. on October 2, Pennsylvania State Police were at Lakewood Rehabilitation and Healthcare Center in Nanticoke as part of an investigation with the Pennsylvania Attorney General's Office.

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EFFORT, MONROE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — If you're ready to add a little crunch and taste of fall to your weekend plans, look no further.

28/22's Sydney Kostus has more on how apple picking season is back at one local orchard in the Poconos.

The grinding sound of machinery echoes on the grounds of Heckman Orchards in Effort on Thursday. The loud sound is all worth it to make fresh and crisp apple cider.

“Today we’re going to do roughly around a thousand gallons of cider,” explained Mark Heckman, co-owner of Heckman Orchards.

FACTORYVILLE, WYOMING COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — State police report a man has been arrested after he allegedly stabbed an officer in the face, then threatened to kill him.

According to the Pennsylvania State Police, on October 1, around 6:00 p.m., officers from the Dalton Boro Police Department were dispatched to College Avenue in Factoryville for a reported domestic dispute.

While investigating, PSP stated Devan M. Fenton, 37, attacked an officer with a kitchen knife, resulting in several stab wounds to his face, arms, and hands.

YOUNG TWP., JEFFERSON COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — State police were searching for a pilot who took off in his aircraft and has since been found dead.

Troopers searched for 75-year-old David Edward Wittmer, who took off in his ultralight aircraft Wednesday evening in Indiana County.

Multiple jewelry thefts against students walking home

HAZLETON, LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — Police are investigating and warning parents of incidents where jewelry is being stolen from students walking home in Hazleton.

The Hazleton Police Department reports that they are investigating several incidents in which individuals have stolen jewelry from students walking home from school.

Officials warn of dangers in pranking 911 centers

Police stated the theft involved children being asked to give up gold chains before the suspects fled the area.

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