Top stories from The016.com, Thursday, January 16th

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  In The News

  >WEATHER: Mark Rosenthal's 7-day forecast (1:11). High of 33 today in Worcester 

  >TOP OF THE NEWS

  +7:00: Worcester roofer pleads to tax evasion, $1.6 million in income hidden

  +7:00: Shrewsbury dentist charged with attempted rape of a child

  +7:00: Assumption students charged in social media-inspired plot (2:43). Article

  +7:00: Holy Cross buys Rotmans Furniture complex (pictured)

  +7:00: Gov. Healey says she's confident in Worcester to address police issues

  +7:00: W.C.P.A. names Daniel Letona for Dan Lewis fellowship

  +7:00: Holy Cross announces 2025 football schedule, season ticket deposits on sale now

  +7:00: Radio Worcester's The Rundown (22:09): Explosive city council accusations and debate over in-person attendance
  
  

  +Noon: From government to arts, presenting Worcester's Women to Watch in 2025

  +Noon: Things to Do: Documentary screening, death metal and wedding expo ...
  
  

  -Assumption students charged in TikTok-inspired "catch a predator" plot expected in court

  -Related: Student charged in "predator" hunting case says she's innocent

  -Worcester demands Polar Park developer pay taxes & fees over terminated project

  -George Russell will not seek reelection as District 3 city councilor

  -Worcester City Councilor Thu Nguyen takes hiatus, accuses colleagues of transphobia (2:08). Article

  -Related: Mayor Joe Petty responds; Councilor Kate Toomey responds Councilor Candy Mero-Carlson responds

  -Radio Worcester Roundtable (47:08): Public comment rules and early Worcester city council race insights

  -As Worcester’s new chief equity officer, Kevin Lovaincy has his work cut out for him to advance the city’s D.E.I. efforts

  -Worcester police welcome 3 new officers

  -Aislinn Doyle: Worcester School Committee meeting agenda preview

  -The average school building in Worcester is 77 years old, despite recent projects

  -Mass. Women of Color celebrates 10 years; annual meeting on tap

  -Worcester County Wonders: What lies beneath the surface of Worcester's waters

  -Ice crashes through windshield, injuring driver in Brookfield (2:33)

  >DINING OUT: Theatre Café holding Winter Blues Supper Club dinner on Friday

  -ICYMI: Worcester police ask for help finding missing woman

  -Confession reveals details in disposal of body, evidence in local homicide

  -Carrying a badge - and a Ph.D.: Worcester police officer on duty with cybersecurity degree

  -Worcester police bust 2 men in stolen vehicle, drug bust

  -Manhole explosion launches cover high into air over Worcester, narrowly missing car (2:44). Article

  -See the rest of the day's Worcester news
  
  

  >HOLDEN (brought to you by Lamoureux Ford): TODAY! Public meeting on Zoning Bylaw Review

  -Long-term employees make it fun to own a car or truck from Lamoureux Ford (3:50)

  -Wachusett Echo: Players raise money for their teams

  >THE BURBS (brought to you by North End Motor Sales): Leominster Police seek public's help to identify bank robbery suspect

  -Resident hospitalized, cat killed in Athol house fire

  -School bus, car collide in Grafton, leaving both drivers hurt (2:11)

  -Charlton police mourn sudden passing of officer

  -Woman wins $1 million on scratch ticket bought in Auburn

  -Auburn Police Department year in review

  -Water main repair Thursday in Paxton
  
  

  >BARS & BANDS: The Mayor's Live Music List for Thursday

  >SHOWTIME: Comedian Bob Marley, a Worcester favorite, returns to city March 2nd

  -Last Call: Darnella Williams, owner, Candles by Darnella

  -Unity Radio's Black in Business (57:33): Kirosha from Kingdom Voice Music

  >OBITUARIES: Tribute to a lifelong resident of Harrington Way in Worcester
  
  

  >SPORTS: Bill Belichick has glowing praise for Mike Vrabel as Patriots coach 

  -Belichick's lack of U.N.C. hires is "making people nervous"

  -Celtics lose to Raptors, 110-97

  -Holy Cross connection at James Madison as quarterback Matt Sluka reunites with Bob Chesney

  -Holy Cross women's basketball beats Bucknell, 63-37. Highlights (1:08)

  -Holy Cross men's basketball falls
  
  

  >NATIONAL: President warns of dangers of "oligarchy taking shape in America"

  -A shockingly small number of violent sex crimes end in conviction

  -Tragic: Elderly woman mauled to death and partially eaten by neighbor's pigs on Christmas: police 

  >NEW ENGLAND: Mass. joins federal lawsuit against 5 large landlords

  -Conn. youth basketball coach accused of ramming car into opposing team parent after argument

  >COLLEGES: UMass Medical School awarded 5-year grant to promote public health projects
  
  

  >TRAVEL (brought to you by Fuller RV & Rental): 5 of the best U.S. National Parks to visit in winter 

  >BUSINESS: U.S. inflation ticks up again — but Dow surges as key Fed gauge dips

  -LPL Financial Research: New year, same bull market?

  -101: Building an inclusive work community for disabled employees

  >HEALTH: Why women are exercising less than men (3:25)

  -Are dry eyes a symptom of menopause?

  >FOOD: Red Dye No. 3 banned by F.D.A.; expert discusses risks (2:54)
  
  

  >TV/STREAMING: Is Ms. Rachel on Netflix? What we know about the YouTube sensation’s new series

  >MOVIES: Trailer for new mob movie starring Robert De Niro, "The Alto Knights" (2:27) 

  >CELEBRITY: Jessica Simpson splits from Eric Johnson after 10 years of marriage

  >HISTORY: Remembering Great Molasses Flood, a bizarre Boston disaster (1:56)

  >ANIMALS: Great Dane meets a grandma in woods and they become B.F.F.s (2:38) 

  >GOOD NEWS: Volunteers, police help 99-year-old veteran get to church 

  -Meanwhile, Bozo errantly calls 911 to his motel where he has 6-foot crucifix he stole from church tucked in his bed: authorities

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