Highlights in The 016 Thursday, January 13th

• Posted by 016 Administrator January 13, 2022 - Filed in News - 2,238 views

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  Here's what's happening in and around Worcester today:

  Coronavirus (COVID-19)

  +6:00: State closes sketchy Worcester testing site

  +6:00:  Surge likely to peak later this month, projections show

  +Noon: Low COVID-19 vaccination rates in kids called a "gut punch"

  -Worcester "looking into" questionable testing site on Grafton Street that’s run by company under investigation

  -Related: 5 complaints against Worcester test company, AG's office says

  -Earlier: Questionable test site pops up in Worcester

  -This week's testing schedule in Downtown Worcester

  -Vaccination/booster clinics this week in Worcester

  -460 people hospitalized with COVID in Central Mass. hospitals

  -Grafton schools have 15 percent absence rate in current surge

  -Surge leads to indoor mask mandate in Millbury

  -ICYMI: Tribute to local 21-year-old woman who died due to COVID-related cardiac problem

  -When am I contagious if infected with Omicron?

  -This early Omicron symptom is one you should watch for

  -Omicron will "find just about everybody," Dr. Fauci says, but vaccinated people will still fare better 

  Classifieds (Help Wanted)

  -Collision/Auto Body Technicians at Wagner Certified Collision Center

  -Case Managers, Nurses, Human Services in Worcester

  -Baristas, full-time and part-time, at Fuel America on Grove Street

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  In The News

  -Latest weather: High of 41 today in Worcester, but deadly wind chills on the way

  +6:00: Second water main break on Shrewsbury Street in Worcester

  +6:00: 25-year-old Worcester man arrested on gun, drug charges

  +6:00: No injuries after car flips in Auburn

  +6:00: Facebook "10 Year Challenge" may make you vulnerable to hackers

  +Noon: 2nd SPM site sold for $1.75 million

  +Noon: Chef joins S&S Marketplace to offer high-quality takeout

  +Noon: 5 Things You Need To Know Today In Worcester - January 13th

  +Noon: Three Things to Do: Evanescence, Dirty Catechism and more ...

  +Noon: Girl Scout cookie season is here. Here’s the sweet complete lineup

  -2 WPI students die during winter break marking 6 student deaths in the past 6 months

  -Sinkhole caused by water main break swallows dump truck on Shrewsbury Street in Worcester

  -Downtown Worcester cafe to close by early March, owner says

  -Restaurateur buys former Living Earth Market property in Worcester

  -History: House dating to the 1850s emerges on Green Street in Worcester

  -Why some Worcester residents had their trash picked up late

  -Residents can exchange defective Worcester trash bags

  -Radio Worcester's Worcester Wednesday with Mayor Petty (14:52): Trash bags, public participation, COVID and more

  -Former Mass. teacher who lived in Worcester files another motion for compassionate release from federal prison

  -Worcester ranked among 10 worst cities for bagel lovers 

  -The Mayor’s Live Music List for Thursday

  -NEW! Wachusett Wine & Spirits' Whiskey Wednesday (51:15): Show some love

  -Dry January? Check out Wachusett Wine & Spirits' alcohol-free section

  -City Council gets update on goings-on at the Worcester Public Library

  -COVID causes more havoc with concerts canceled or postponed

  -Artist Spotlight: Alice Dillon

  -Last Call with Tad Doherty, hockey coach, freelancer and optimist 

  -Tribute to a 32-year veteran of a local fire department

  -ICYMI: Nick Andreson, who owned Colonial Bowling Center in Worcester for 60 years, dies at 92

  -WRTA cuts some service on Fridays

  -Notre Dame Academy will make its first ever appearance on the GBH's "High School Quiz Show"

  -See the rest of the day's Worcester news

  -The Burbs (brought to you by North End Motor Sales): Hateful graffiti found in Shrewsbury High School bathroom

  -Shrewsbury Selectman John Lebeaux will not seek reelection

  -Paxton looks at list for ARPA spending

  -Grafton schools slowly replace remnants of the former Indian mascot

  -Green Thumb in Westborough sells for $2.5 million

  -Millbury man wins $4 million jackpot 

  -Sports: Bravehearts' June 7 game to be played with fans' rules

  -Barmore returns but Patriots down 3 starters at Wednesday’s practice

  -Enter to win a Patriots hoodie, courtesy of North End Motor Sales

  -Another honor for Holy Cross football star Jacob Dobbs

  -Celtics top Pacers,119-100

  -Bruins beat Canadiens, 5-1

  -Railers beat Maine, 4-2

  -Cars: This is the best month to buy at car at Bertera Nissan (5:21)

  -Take a look at new 2022 Four Winds RV now in at Fuller RV in Boylston

  -New England: Baker commutes first-degree murder sentences of 2 men

  -Person dies following mobile home fire in Nashua

  -Business: Most remote workers say they may quit before returning to office

  -WBJ seeks ideas for its Power 50 list

  -Health: Lung cancer mortality rates decline 

  -Homes: 2 new open houses in Worcester worth checking out 

  -TV/Streaming: Chip & Joanna Gaines’ Magnolia Network pulls "Home Work" series 

  -Shopping: Big Lots is opening 500 stores 

  -Food: Meat is finally getting cheaper. But these other foods aren’t

  -Dawn is changing its dish soap bottle with a wacky new lid

  -Celebrity: Ronnie Spector, ’60s icon who sang "Be My Baby," dies at 78 

  -Animals: Tiny rescue dog so nervous he lives in his mom's pouch (3:20) 

  -Good news (brought to you by Bertera Nissan): Spencer man feeds hundreds of families in need

  -Meanwhile, in Oklahoma, man finds frog inside boxed lettuce, keeps it as a pet 

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