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Art therapy patients display work in Altoona

By: Lauren HensleyALTOONA, Pa.-- Dozens packed a small gallery Thursday to celebrate the healing powers of art. Home Nursing Agency celebrated a unique art exhibit featuring the works of Home Nursing...

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Teen helps couple out of burning Bedford home

By: Lauren HensleyBEDFORD, Pa.-- It has been nearly two weeks since a home on Davidson Street in Bedford Borough went up in flames.  As professional cleaners are working to clean up the mess and see...

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Police investigate Altoona house fire as arson

By: Lauren HensleyALTOONA, Pa.-- Altoona fire investigators said a weekend house was intentionally set. On Saturday a fire broke out at an abandoned home on the 1500 block of 2nd Avenue. Officials said...

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HOCKEYVILLE USA Ticket Winners

HOCKEYVILLE, USA --The anticipation is over, and the names have finally been released for Hockeyville USA winners! Ticket winners have the opportunity to attend either the preseason practice or...

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Heavy construction has some pedestrians concerned

By: Erin Calandra CENTRE COUNTY, Pa. -- Two accidents have occurred at two construction sites in State College in the past few months. The most recent accident occurred Wednesday when a worker was...

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Boston's 'Baby Doe' identified

(CNN) UPDATE: The girl known as "Baby Doe" -- who in June was found dead, wrapped in a trash bag on a rocky shoreline in Boston Harbor -- has been identified as Bella Bond, a law enforcement source...

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29 Dogs Arrive in San Diego After Rescued From 'Meat' Farm

(NBC7) Twenty-nine dogs meant for slaughter in South Korea arrived in San Diego Thursday after being saved as part of a Humane Society International rescue effort.  The dogs, which are mostly ages 1 to...

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More rail service could be coming to Altoona

By: Lauren HensleyALTOONA, Pa.-- PennDOT said talks with Norfolk Southern and Amtrak are still in its beginning stages but more rail service could be coming to Altoona.6News spoke with travelers near...

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Hollidaysburg YMCA hosts community yard sale

By: Lauren HensleyHOLLIDAYSBURG, Pa.-- The YMCA in Hollidaysburg is hosting its first community yard sale.Toys, furniture, sports equipment, housewares and so much are up for grabs. The fundraiser...

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Couple donates device to help families experiencing stillbirth

By: Sara SmallALTOONA, Pa. -- A former couple from our area is turning its tragedy into a force for good for others in our region.Back in May, Brad and Megan Shutack, formerly of Somerset County, lost...

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Cancer survivors' picnic held at DelGrosso’s Amusement Park

By: WJAC Web Staff TIPTON, Pa. -- Thousands of cancer survivors, along with family, friends and caregivers, celebrated being cancer free Saturday at DelGrosso's Amusement Park in Blair County. The...

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Facebook Fate: Woman donates kidney thanks to Facebook post

By: Sara SmallNEW PARIS, Pa. -- A single Facebook post can not only change lives, but save them.At least that's the case for Michelle Zipp of New Paris and Shirley Di Simone of Tampa, Florida....

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Fire destroys Portage Twp. home, leaving six homeless

By: Jackalyn KovacPORTAGE, Pa. -- A fire destroyed a Cambria County home, leaving six people homeless Saturday."They were all upstairs, they had smoke coming out of the first floor. Some of them...

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Walking trail rest area dedicated to area miners

By: Jackalyn KovacLILLY, Pa. -- A new portion of a miner's memorial was dedicated in Cambria County Saturday.Dozens of people gathered in Lilly Borough for the dedication of the Miner's Memorial Rest...

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Bracelets show support for injured officer

By: Jackalyn KovacJOHNSTOWN, Pa. -- Hundreds of people continue to support the recovery of an injured police officer by buying blue rubber bracelets and wearing them while he recovers in the...

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Police: Woman faked needing help, stole from homeowners

By: Maria Miller  CAIRNBROOK, Pa. -- A Cairnbrook woman is behind bars, accused of stealing from several Shade Township homes.State police say Melissa Pruss is accused of going to a home in Central...

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Making a Difference: The Jared Box Project

STATE COLLEGE, Pa. -- When a child falls ill and they’re in the hospital, for parents or family members it can be incredibly difficult to boost their spirits and get them to focus on something else...

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Father Maurizio case going to jury

By: WJAC Web StaffJOHNSTOWN, Pa. -- The case of Father Joseph Maurizio will be going to the jury later this afternoon.The prosecution and defense took about 2 ½ hours to present their closing...

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Court suspends Pennsylvania attorney general’s law license

HARRISBURG, Pa. (AP) – Pennsylvania’s highest court is ordering the suspension of Attorney General Kathleen Kane’s law license, a step that could trigger a Senate vote to remove her as she faces...

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Kane responds to court decision

By: WJAC Web StaffHARRISBURG, Pa. – Attorney General Kathleen Kane has issued a statement on the high court’s decision to suspend her law license.Monday’s order by the Pennsylvania Supreme Court comes...

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