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Johnstown Galleria's revival could feature in retail recovery documentary

The Johnstown Galleria gaining national attention, leading filmmakers to look into documenting how it, and malls alike, are where they are today. Producers from “It's A Mall World LLC" say they are making a documentary film about how malls are recovering from the so called “retail epidemic.” They say they are at the Johnstown Galleria “to see if it would be a good fit.” The malls owner, Leo Karruli, says the hard work by him and mall vendors is paying off.

No one injured after car crashed into Somerset Dollar Tree

SOMERSET, Pa. (WJAC) — Officials say no one was inured when a car crashed into Dollar Tree in Somerset Wednesday morning. Dispatchers say the crash happened around 11 a.m. at the Dollar Tree along N. Center Ave. Authorities say only one vehicle was involved and they’re investigating what led to the crash. ncG1vNJzZmivmpawtcKNnKamZ56axLR7y6iamqRfpLOntcKimKWrXaO8brvNnmSippqqv6awjJqdrZ2iYrCivoycqZqrmJqxbrXNraZmq5%2BisrO%2FxK1knaecoa6zedOrnJ4%3D

Penn State announces date for 2024 Blue & White game

University Park, PA (WJAC) — Penn State football has announced the date for its 2024 Blue & White game, the annual intra-squad scrimmage. University officials say next year's game will be held on Saturday, April 13 at Beaver Stadium and is expected to kickoff sometime in the early to mid-afternoon. Penn State says more details about the 2024 game will be released following the conclusion of the Nittany Lions' 2023 football season.

Volunteer firefighters saving lives by living at fire station

JOHNSTOWN, Pa. (WJAC) - They're the heroes in our community keeping us safe every day, volunteer firefighters. In this week's Making a Difference, we visit the Richland Township Volunteer Fire Department to show you a unique program that's been around since 1991. Some of the firemen live at the fire station, which creates faster response times and hands on training. “We like to have our hose pack neat... Just a little bit of pride in what we do,"

Clearfield restaurant unveils new menu item in honor of man featured on History Channel

CLEARFIELD CO, Pa (WJAC) — Denny's Beer Barrel Pub in Clearfield County is known as the home of the world's largest burger challenges. On Friday, owner Denny Leighey unveiled a new menu item, the "rock house" burger. It is named in honor of Bradford Township native Roland Welker, who won season seven of the History Channel's survivalist show "Alone.” He used the memory of his mother, who passed away just before the show was filmed, to help him survive 100 days in isolation in the Northwest Territories of Canada.