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Former county detective appears to bypass court security

By: Maria MillerEBENSBURG, Pa. -- State prosecutors said the actions of a former county detective drug task force member and part time cop in court Tuesday was a breach of trust and a potential risk to...

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Boalsburg community honoring veterans through Walmart's "Greenlight a Vet"

By: Sara SmallSTATE COLLEGE, Pa. -- A national initiative sponsored by Walmart is very literally shining a light on our men and women veterans. "Greenlight a Vet" is simple. All you do is go to your...

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Veterans Day 2015: Restaurant deals and freebies

Several restaurants will be offering deals for veterans and active military personnel on Nov. 11 for Veterans Day.Arooga's Grille House & Sports Bar

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Zip line proposed at Johnstown City Council meeting

A zip line could be coming to Johnstown. Leaders with Lift Johnstown proposed a zip line for the city at the council meeting Tuesday. They said the group began plans for the zip line about two years...

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Rat problem in Punxsutawney presented to council

By: Bridget McClureJEFFERSON COUNTY, Pa. -- The ongoing problem with rats in in Punxsutawney was presented to the Punxsutawney Borough Council Monday Night.Borough Councilman, Aaron Hendricks said he...

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Contracted carpenter accused of stealing from employer

By: Maria MillerWINDBER, Pa. -- A Somerset County business owner is speaking out after authorities say a former employee stole thousands of dollars’ worth of tools, merchandise and cash. Kevin Adomnik...

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Military brides honored with free dresses from Alfred Angelo

By: Maria MillerJOHNSTOWN, Pa. -- It’s an event that may sound too good to be true. But it's not. On Wednesday, military brides all across the country were trading their brass and camo for white and...

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What's Trending: Target sweater controversy, royal children future portraits,...

By: Abbey Way Target is under fire for a Christmas themed sweater it’s selling. The red, green and white sweater reads, “OCD: Obsessive Christmas Disorder.” Some have criticized the garment on social...

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Target under fire for OCD Christmas sweater

By: Abbey WayTarget is under fire for a Christmas themed sweater it’s selling that some are calling offensive. The red, white and green sweater says, “OCD Obsessive Christmas Disorder.” Some have...

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Veterans honored in Centre County

 By: Gary SindersonCENTRE COUNTY, Pa. -- On Wednesday many of the area’s oldest veterans were honored at a special ceremony in Centre County. 93-year-old Army veteran John Hellman was one of the...

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Ferndale students celebrate Veterans Day

By: WJAC Web Staff CAMBRIA COUNTY, Pa.-- Many schools in our region were off Wednesday for Veterans Day so one Cambria County elementary school held special events in honor of veterans Thursday....

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Obama awards Medal of Honor to Army captain

Washington (CNN)—- An Army captain who survived attacks by two suicide bombers moments apart but was badly wounded as he saved his fellow soldiers in Afghanistan received the Medal of Honor on...

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Police: Man arrested in Logan Township kicks officer in the head

By: Sara SmallLOGAN TOWNSHIP, Blair County, Pa. -- Two Logan Township police officers are recovering after a man they were trying to arrest attacked them.It happened at the Sheetz store on Old 6th...

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Homeless man arrested after fighting, injuring officers

By: Sara Small BLAIR COUNTY, Pa. -- Logan Township police arrested a repeat offender today, charged with assaulting two police officers. Chief Timothy Mercer said both officers are doing fine after a...

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Huntingdon County woman recounts kidnapping 50 years later

By: Lauren Hensley A courageous story of survival: Nearly 50 years ago, a teen was abducted by a madman. Peggy Jackson spent seven days in the wilderness in Huntingdon County being beaten and abused....

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Sandusky to get pension again

HARRISBURG, Pa. (AP) -- A Pennsylvania court is ordering the state government to restore the pension of former Penn State assistant football coach Jerry Sandusky, who was convicted of sexually abusing...

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Myers Elementary School students participate in stocking stuffing for the...

By: Sara SmallBELLWOOD, Blair County, Pa. -- Hundreds of elementary school students spent part of their day on Friday stuffing stockings for our military men and women overseas. Myers Elementary School...

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Conservation K-9 serving central Pennsylvania

By: Erin Calandra CENTRE COUNTY, Pa. -- The Pennsylvania Game Commission has retrieved a new member for their wildlife conservation team. The new K-9 is a vital tool in time for deer season. In the...

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At least 35 dead in Paris, France attacks

By: WJAC Web StaffAt least 35 people have been killed in shootouts and numbers of other injured during recent violence in Paris, France. ...

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Johnstown City Council approves LST increase

By: Jackalyn KovacJOHNSTOWN, Pa. -- Johnstown City Council approved a bill Thursday to raise the local service tax for those working in the city.City officials say the increase from $52 a year to $156...

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