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Musician plays guitar in unbelievable way, performs at local church

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EBENSBURG, Pa. (WJAC) — Tony Melendez has played the guitar in 45 countries, in front of three different popes and two saints. Tuesday morning, he performed in Cambia County in hopes of inspiring people through his music and message. Students from four Cambria County schools packed the pews at Holy Name Catholic Church in Ebensburg to hear Melendez sing and play his guitar in an unlikely way -- with his feet. Read More...

NJ state trooper accused of groping teen enters plea

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Centre Co., PA (WJAC) — Attorneys confirmed to 6 News that a New Jersey state trooper who was accused of groping a teenage girl inside a Centre County hotel has entered a guilty plea in the case. David De Jesus, of Howell, New Jersey, pleaded guilty to misdemeanor charges of false imprisonment and furnishing alcohol to a minor. Police charged De Jesus last June after the victim told authorities that she had allegedly been molested by him while she and several other families were visiting the State College-area for a wrestling tournament. Read More...

Pizzeria serving customers despite state order to close

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ALTOOONA, Pa. (WJAC) -- Bella Italia Pizza in Altoona is one of dozens of restaurants throughout the state that have been ordered to close by the Pennsylvania Department of Agriculture. It comes after Bella Italia's owner ignored Pennsylvania Governor Tom Wolf’s temporary restrictions and let customers dine in anyway. The owner said he's staying open, no matter what. “I’ll lose everything,” said Antonio Serradella, Owner of Bella Italia Pizza. “If I close, I’ll lose everything. Read More...