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Restaurant owner pushing to save local church

WILKES-BARRE, LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU)— A local restaurant owner is now taking on a new mission: saving an old church.

28/22 News reporter Joe Mason has his story from Wilkes-Barre.

"You don't knock down an ancient, historic, sacred place when there's a group that's willing to take it," expressed Demetri Patitsas, chief servant leader, The Greek Shack.

Demetri Patitsas owns the Greek Shack restaurant and food truck in Luzerne County.

Patitsas is a man of faith.

Wilkes-Barre helping people prepare for flu season

Wilkes-Barre helping people prepare for flu season

WILKES-BARRE, LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU)— Flu season is almost here, and the city of Wilkes-Barre wants to keep people safe.

A flu vaccine clinic was held at the farmers' market on the Public Square on Thursday.

People of all ages living in the city were able to receive a free flu shot.

The city health department's "Bee healthy" bus was also present, providing free blood pressure and blood sugar screenings throughout the day on Thursday.

State police, AG investigation at local healthcare center

Changing of the leaves means train rides in the Poconos

JIM THORPE, CARBON COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU)— Another sure sign of fall, the changing of the leaves.

You would be hard-pressed to find a more perfect place than the Poconos for leaf peeping.

Jim Thorpe is busy preparing for its annual Fall Foliage Festival, which kicks off this weekend.

Guests can enjoy live music, crafts, and food vendors.

You can also take a train ride overlooking the beautiful scenic Lehigh River Gorge.

Greek festival kicks off in Luzerne County

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