Panera phases out 'Charged Lemonades' nationwide following lawsuits

 Posted on April 30, 2024  |  2 minutes  |  268 words  |  Barrett Giampaolo

WASHINGTON (TND) — You soon won't be able to get a highly caffeinated drink at Panera. The company is "phasing out" its "Charged Lemonades" at all locations, according to a company spokesperson. Instead, Panera will be adding new "exciting," "trend flavors," "low-sugar" and "low-caffeine" drink options to its menu. The menu change comes after Panera's caffeinated beverages were blames for the deaths of at least two people that sparked lawsuits. [Read More]

State College considering 'drink tax' to increase local budget

 Posted on April 30, 2024  |  2 minutes  |  269 words  |  Merlyn Hunt

State College, PA (WJAC) — State College is among municipalities statewide where more money could be poured into the local budget through pouring drinks. In the borough's recent budget review for the new year, there was a mention of working with state lawmakers to approve a new drink tax. “The bottom line is, it’s not a state tax. This is the ability for a local municipality to make the right decisions for themselves. [Read More]

What hunters need to know

 Posted on April 30, 2024  |  2 minutes  |  421 words  |  Merlyn Hunt

Although its not officially hunting and trapping season quite yet, those licenses go on sale Monday and this year there's a change on how you can purchase your antlerless deer license. 6 News spoke with an official from the Pennsylvania Game Commission who says hunters can purchase their antlerless license through the mail like usual or they can now go to a hunting store as well as online. “This year there’s been a change in the antlerless license process,” said Travis Lau, the Communications Director with the PA Game Commission. [Read More]

Former Osceola Mills mayor sentenced in shots fired incident, DA says

 Posted on April 29, 2024  |  1 minutes  |  178 words  |  Merlyn Hunt

Clearfield Co., PA (WJAC) — Former Osceola Mills mayor Ida Reams has been sentenced for her involvement in a 2022 shots fired incident outside a local community food bank. Officials say Reams appeared in court Monday where she was sentenced to serve four months to one year in jail, followed by one-and-a-half years probation. Reams was arrested in March of 2022 following an altercation in which police say she allegedly fired multiple shots in the direction of two people who were reportedly playing the online game Pokémon Go. [Read More]

Furever Friends: Pets available for adoption

 Posted on April 29, 2024  |  4 minutes  |  765 words  |  Merlyn Hunt

JOHNSTOWN, Pa. (WJAC) - It's time to help you find your furever friends on 6 News! This segment is brought to you by Fetch N Go. Jessica Vamos, the Executive Director at the Humane Society of Cambria County, brought a senior dog to the 6 News studio Tuesday morning. Lee is a Pitbull/Lab mix. They believe he is between 8 and 10 years old. He is neutered, vaccinated and micro-chipped. He is very loving and enjoys lots of treats! [Read More]

one man dead after motorcycle accident in Bedford County

 Posted on April 29, 2024  |  1 minutes  |  150 words  |  Christie Applegate

BEDFORD COUNTY, Pa. — A Blair County man is dead after being thrown from his motorcycle in Bedford County Saturday evening around 9:30, state police say. According to a press release, Lowell Musselman, 47, was traveling west on Helsel Road in Kimmel Township when he attempted to negotiate a slight right curve. State police say Musselman's motorcycle began to turn on it's right side as it began to exit the southern edge of the road. [Read More]

Online threats in Forest Hills School District prompts FBI investigation

 Posted on April 29, 2024  |  1 minutes  |  190 words  |  Christie Applegate

Recent threatening social media posts directed towards the students and staff in the Forest Hills School District have prompted an FBI investigation, according to a press release. This following a suicide of one of the districts students. Select community members say they are outraged about the situation, saying they believe it happened due to bullying. The release states that the district took immediate action after becoming aware of "concerning social media activity" [Read More]

SCASD student crowned queen of 2021 Grange Fair

 Posted on April 29, 2024  |  1 minutes  |  176 words  |  Brenda Moya

CENTRE CO, Pa (WJAC) — Friday was the opening night of the Grange Fair in Centre County, which included the opening ceremony, truck pulling, an animal dressing contest, line dancing and much more. The Grange Fair runs through next Saturday. This year's Grange Fair queen is State College Area high school student Mattee Stoicheff, who was crowned on Wednesday at the fairgrounds in Centre Hall. She has been coming to the fair since she was an infant and her family has had a tent at the fair for many years. [Read More]

light basketball schedule Monday night

 Posted on April 28, 2024  |  1 minutes  |  1 words  |  Merlyn Hunt

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NJ man killed in crash on PA Turnpike in Somerset Co.

 Posted on April 28, 2024  |  1 minutes  |  137 words  |  Brenda Moya

SOMERSET CO, Pa (WJAC) — State police say a New Jersey man was killed early Thursday morning in a crash along the Pennsylvania Turnpike in Somerset County. Troopers say the crash occurred around 1 a.m. Thursday as the driver of a van and a tractor-trailer were exiting towards the southbound Somerset service plaza. Investigators say the driver of the van failed to slow down in time and rear-ended the tractor-trailer. [Read More]