Grecian Festival Turns Up the Heat in Wheeling

The annual Grecian Fest began Wednesday at St. John the Divine Greek Orthodox Church in Wheeling. For the 24th year, patrons will be treated to authentic Greek food, music, dance and culture. The festival continues through Saturday. ABOVE: Wheeling City Councilman Jerry Sklavounakis once again mans the saganaki station. Saganaki is a Greek cheese appetizer where part of the preparation is to light it ablaze. Sklavounakis set the cheese on fire under the watchful eye of Natalya Wood. (Photo by Derek Redd)