Experience the pulse of Worcester at your fingertips! Explore The016.com, the premier destination for the freshest and most extensive news coverage in town. Sign up today and stay ahead of the curve! Register now!
In The News
>WEATHER: Mark Rosenthal's 7-day forecast (:36). High of 44 today in Worcester
>TOP OF THE NEWS
+6:00: Family, friends mourn loss of longtime hairdresser Sal Arcuri
+6:00: Worcester to celebrate Black History Month
+6:00: Mayor Petty asks for report on free museum days for public school families
+6:00: Online commenting coming to an end on telegram.com
+6:00: Shrewsbury police arrest man for trafficking meth
+6:00: Parents outraged by firing of 2 Southbridge teachers
+6:00: Ex-husband shares memories of Lunenburg murder victim
+6:00: Driver cited after ice flies off truck and shatters car windshield in Uxbridge
+Noon: Song, art, dance: Black History Month event honors women in education
+Noon: Things to Do: Vanessa Collier, "Barbie" and a "Socks On! Dance Off!"
-Worcester nursing home cited for understaffing, overmedication, neglect
-Related: Disturbing conditions at a Worcester nursing home prompt questions of state oversight
-Report: Worcester median rent rose 7.6% in 2023
-86-year-old woman victim of hit-and-run
-Worcester boxer Jamaine Ortiz prepares for his first world title fight (1:27) (pictured)
-Read accused of frequently contacting Turtleboy about case, court docs show (1:54). Article
-Gather for Excellence: Feedback sought for Worcester Public School's strategic plan
-Worcester Police Department Civilian Academy - Week 3 (1:43:36)
-Radio Worcester Roundtable (47:16): City Council meeting marred by profane, racist calls
>DINING OUT: Canal District restaurant announces closing, third business to close in January
-ICYMI: Saint Vincent nurses claim retaliation for safety complaints
-Worcester business loses tobacco license after repeat violations
-Amazon says it plans to open Worcester warehouse by end of year
-See the rest of the day's Worcester news
>HOLDEN (brought to you by Lamoureux Ford): Wachusett students underutilizing Media Center miss out on valuable resources
-Lamoureux Ford Testimonial (:47)
-Arthur "AJ" Dionne pinned at Eagle Scout Court of Honor
>THE BURBS (brought to you by North End Motor Sales): Oxford man get 5 to 7 years in prison for gun possession
-Drunk driver with loaded Glock who nearly struck Leominster cruiser yet to be arraigned
-Superintendent Joe Sawyer outlines Shrewsbury Public Schools' highlights, challenges
-Information sought in cold case murder of 19-year-old Winchendon teen
-Service project lauded at Beaman celebration
-Grafton police log, February 2nd edition
-West Boylston police log January 22nd to 28th
-Lancaster papers available February 14th
>BARS & BANDS: The Mayor's Live Music List for Thursday
>SHOWTIME: Community Art Pop-Up Sunday at The Village
-Winter Festival, black history exhibit, yacht rock: 5 fun things
-Burncoat High School's Spirit Team goes to national competition
-Sarah Connell Sanders: Hues and I and immersion in color drenching
-First Person: Suzanna Parpos will rock the red February 2nd to fight heart disease
-Last Call: Soben Ung, newspaper editor and publisher
-WCCA-TV's Talk of Main Street No. 22 (28:52): Colleges and student mental health
-WCCA-TV's Rosen's Roundtable No. 524 (27:49): Homeless encampments
>OBITUARIES: Tribute to Worcester woman who was a founding member of Temple Sinai
>SPORTS: How Patriots "lucked out in big way" entering draft
-Sader Stories (31:45): Patrick Rissmiller hockey jersey retirement preview
>CARS: Bertera Nissan is your first choice (:11)
>NATIONAL: Mark Zuckerberg apologizes to victims' families (2:52)
-U.S. prison labor tied to some of the world's most popular food brands
-Tragic: Firefighter and father of 3 dies battling blaze
>NEW ENGLAND: Mass. hospitals "struggling," State House chair says
-He's claimed 80 Mass. lottery jackpots; Here's what he says to do before claiming the prize
>COLLEGES: UMass offering scholarships for community college grads in top 10 percent of their class
-Anna Maria students hosting American Cancer Society Relay for Life
-Clark Challenge. Change. podcast (10:25): Seniors study how superheroes frame contemporary issues
>TRAVEL (brought to you by Fuller RV & Rental): 5 of the most luxurious train rides
>BUSINESS: These are the retail and tech companies that have slashed jobs
-Job interview expert tips: How to avoid the interview runaround
>HOMES: Tour the top 10 highest-priced homes in Worcester County
>HEALTH: A.D.H.D. medicine Zenzedi recalled
-Vision problems could be early warning sign of Alzheimer's: Study
>SHOPPING: Former Christmas Tree Shops building in Sagamore has new tenant
>FOOD: Burger King to release new Candied Bacon Whopper, Fiery Big Fish
>TV/STREAMING: How to get Apple TV+ free trial, subscription, MLS and more
>MOVIES: "The Sting" hit the Oscar jackpot 50 years ago
>CELEBRITY: Britney Spears apologizes to Justin Timberlake
>ANIMALS: No one wanted this cat because she was shy (:54)
>HISTORY: Today in History for February 1st (1:33)
>GOOD NEWS (brought to you by Bertera Nissan): Group fights loneliness by bringing older adults and young volunteers together
-Meanwhile, Elmo asked people online how they were doing. He got an earful
Latest obituaries | | Wednesday's highlights | | Today's horoscope | | Local Sports
Classifieds
-Experienced bartenders, Worcester restaurant
-Cooks and waitresses, Worcester bistro
-Multiple openings, Holden D.P.W.
See all Help Wanteds | | Job opening? Post it here for FREE today
In The News
>WEATHER: Mark Rosenthal's 7-day forecast (:59). High of 17 today in Worcester
-Maps show how cold it will get this week from Arctic blast
-Snowfall totals in Central Massachusetts
>TOP OF THE NEWS
+9:00: Worcester Public Schools will have 2-hour delay on Wednesday, January 22nd
+9:00: Worcester residents battle leaky pipes and cold temps; warming centers open (1:47). Article
+6:00: Worcester man charged with murder in death of former employee (:25). Article
+6:00: Uxbridge Public Schools Superintendent Michael Baldassarre arrested, charged with O.U.I.
+6:00: Listen Up: OK Go, Carlos Odria and Between the Waves offer new music
+Noon: Major crash on Mass. Pike, Westborough Fire Department responding
+Noon: Central Mass. Jewish Film Fest is back with 3 "outstanding" movies
+Noon: Worcester County High School Club offers bowling to local high schoolers
-Worcester digs out from snow before cold sets in (2:10)
-Report, video show how Assumption "To Catch a Predator" case escalated
-City of Worcester to open warming centers Tuesday and Wednesday
-King's teaching a reminder of conflict, unity at Worcester breakfast
-Worcester food hub fast-tracked to Union Station via fed, state funds
-2 decades, 500 voices: Worcester project chronicles the lives of local women
-Trafficking victim advocate Chrissi Bates to re-receive key to city
-Worcester County Wonders: America's oldest Armenian Church
-Polar Seltzer releases 4 new "dessert cart" flavors
-Trash & recycling pickup delayed by a day in Worcester
-Mike Benedetti: Worcester City Council agenda preview
-Aislinn Doyle: Worcester's Literacy "Crisis" (Part 1)
-Faces of Worcester: Francisco Diaz, owner of Diaz and Sons
-Radio Worcester (14:30): City Manager Eric Batista addresses allegations of transphobia
-Radio Worcester (16:49): District 3 City Councilor George Russell announces retirement, addresses council controversy
>DINING OUT: Worcester Restaurant Week will be back from February 24th through March 9th
-ICYMI: Crews work to clear Worcester roads after overnight snow storm (2:34)
-Meet Mac: Worcester's new K-9 tracker (1:24). Article
-Worcester Airport saw busiest year since Massport took over nearly 15 years ago
-Investigation launched following Worcester councilor’s accusations of transphobia
-See the rest of the day's Worcester news
>HOLDEN (brought to you by Lamoureux Ford): Holden Fire Department C.P.R. training February 2nd
-Longtime customer salutes Lamoureux Ford (3:53)
-Wachusett Echo: A beginners guide to midterms
>THE BURBS (brought to you by North End Motor Sales): Millbury Police Association Ice Fishing Derby winners
-Man arrested for trespassing at Leominster bar after refusing to leave
-Clinton Knights of Columbus Free Throw Championship is Saturday
-Volunteers, supporters made renovated hearse house in Berlin a reality
-West Boylston police log January 6th to 12th
-Shrewsbury Select Board update (:35)
-Florence Sawyer honor roll announced
>BARS & BANDS: The Mayor's Live Music List for Tuesday
-Mocktail recipes for Dry January (7:20)
>SHOWTIME: Concert to highlight unity between Black and Jewish communities
-Lindsey Ford: Our favorite Lego places
-Shaun Connolly: Tips for a new era
>OPINION: Geraldine Byrne Nason: Enduring bond between Ireland and Washington
-Giselle Rivera-Flores: An open letter — In solidarity
-WCCA-TV Newsletter for January
-WCCA-TV's Close to Home No. 582 (28:49): Our Lady of Hope
>OBITUARIES: Tribute to Worcester bar owner
>SPORTS: Robyn Glaser, Patriots’ executive vice president of football business, to resign
-Former NFL exec blasts Patriots for making "mockery" of Rooney Rule
-Celtics rout Warriors, 125-85
-Bruins beat San Jose, 6-3
-210 Sports: Worcester hockey alumni highlights, NHL week 15
>NATIONAL: A busy day in Washington. Complete coverage in National News
-When will Yellowstone's volcano erupt? Scientists have an answer
-Tragic: At least 10 dead, 32 injured in a hotel fire at a ski resort in Turkey
>NEW ENGLAND: Bird flu suspected after dozens of Mass. geese found dead (:28). Article
-Mass. unemployment mistake will cost $2.1 billion
>COLLEGES: Clark's Higgins Institute announces wide range of faculty grants
>TRAVEL (brought to you by Fuller RV & Rental): The U.S. just banned hidden hotel fees
>BUSINESS: Central Mass. business by the numbers
-Fighting fraud through awareness (2:15)
>SHOPPING: Victoria's Secret winter sale — Get 7 panties for $35 for Valentine's Day
>HOMES: See all homes sold in Worcester County, January 12th to 18th
>HEALTH: Expert tips for protecting skin in extreme winter weather (3:26)
-More men are getting vasectomies after Roe V. Wade overturned (:56)
>FOOD: McDonald's brand new value menu is here — including $1 deals
>TV/STREAMING: MSNBC bringing back Rachel Maddow 5 nights a week
>CELEBRITY: These are the most canceled celebs of 2024
>HISTORY: Holden the town, like the Harvard chapel, takes name from London banker
>ANIMALS: Senior dog who was left behind gets all the toys she wants (1:33)
>GOOD NEWS: Siblings sell coffee to raise money for L.A. fire relief
-Meanwhile, in Chicago, wild coyote yanked from refrigerated section of Aldi supermarket, shocking video shows
Latest obituaries | | Monday's highlights | | Today's horoscope | | Local Sports
Classifieds
>HELP WANTED
+Full-time firefighter/paramedics, Town of West Boylston
-Multiple positions, Holden D.P.W.
-Part-time maintenance position, Canal District bar/restaurant
-Hosts, wait staff & bussers, Worcester restaurant
See all Help Wanteds | | Job opening? Post it here for FREE today
Quick Links: Personalize your news | | Browse members | | Advertise | | Blogs | | Invite friends | | Videos
Animals | | Boston Sports | | Business | | Cars | | Celebrity | | Colleges | | Commute & Travel | | Crime | | Faith | | Food | | Good News | | Health | | History | | Homes | | Local Sports | | Lottery | | Movies | | National | | New England | | Politics | | Shopping & Deals | | SHOWTIME! | | TV & Streaming | | Weather
