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Adaptive bikes and strollers given to local children with special needs

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Johnstown, Pa. (WJAC) — Before Thursday, 11-year-old Aaliyah King - who has a form of down syndrome - was held back when playing with her siblings. Since she received a new adaptive bike, nothing will be in her way anymore. "Without being able to ride a typical bike, she can't keep up with them. She gets left out a lot because they want to go ride bikes. So, this will be able to give her the opportunity to play with her brother and sister on a bike where she'll feel like she's herself," Read More...

Johnstown crews battle house fire on Jacoby Street

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JOHNSTOWN, Pa. (WJAC) — Two families are displaced after a house fire in the 1000 block of Jacoby Street in the Walnut Grove section of Johnstown. Officials say the flames broke out just after 3 p.m. inside the right side of a duplex. Fire crews say the call came in as a kitchen fire, but when they arrived on scene they found flames coming out of the windows in the front and back of the home. Read More...

Penn State suspends fraternity for 4 years following investigation into hazing allegations

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University Park, PA (WJAC) — Penn State announced Tuesday that it has suspended the Delta Theta chapter of the Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity following an investigation into hazing allegations. University officials say the fraternity was placed on interim suspension in August and following the conclusion of the investigation, the fraternity has been suspended through the fall of 2027. We hold the health and safety of students as our highest priority and take all allegations of hazing seriously. Read More...