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After 32 years as local cook, Johnstown man wins $1M; says he plans to retire

Johnstown, PA (WJAC) Christmas came early for a Johnstown man who says he won a million dollars this week on a scratch-off lottery ticket. Donald Eller is a cook at Big Dogz Grill on Bedford Street.

Disabled device found inside student's room at Penn State Altoona, officials say

ALTOONA After receiving a tip, Penn State Altoona campus police found a disassembled explosive device in a student's dorm room, according to a criminal complaint. Connor Chinoy, a freshmen enrolled in the university's Railroad Transit Engineering Program, is charged with disorderly conduct, a misdemeanor offense.

Father, 4 children killed in early morning house fire in Westmoreland County

Jeannette, Pennsylvania (WPXI) Authorities say an intense house fire claimed five lives from the same family early Wednesday morning in western Pennsylvania. Officials in the city of Jeannette say a 27-year-old father and four of his children were killed as the fire consumed their home.

Group of youth making beds for local kids

JOHNSTOWN, Pa. (WJAC) - A group of young people in Johnstown are spending their summer helping others through hands-on projects, while they improve their skills for the workforce. This Summer, they've joined forces with another program to make sure children in our area get a good night's sleep.

Man charged for DUI after highspeed chase across multiple counties

BLAIR COUNTY, Pa. (WJAC) A New Paris man is facing charges after leading troopers on a high-speed car chase through Blair and Centre counties following a hit-and-run in Bedford County, according to a criminal complaint.