Highlights in The 016 Monday, January 17th

• Posted by 016 Administrator January 17, 2022 - Filed in News - 1,695 views

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

  Coronavirus (COVID-19)

  +6:00: UMass Medical School develops digital presentation to help physicians better explain vaccine to pregnant patients

  +6:00: Hospitalizations expected to substantially increase from an already record-high, expert says

  +Noon: Radio Worcester (9:08): Worcester Medical Director Dr. Michael Hirsh on where we are with Omicron

  -Worcester City Councilor eyes fake COVID testing sites

  -Tracking the Omicron surge in Massachusetts

  -ICYMI: Worcester to create advisory group to address youth vaccination

  -Worcester still in midst of Omicron wave, but "cautious optimism" emerging from officials

  -COVID deaths and cases are rising again at nursing homes

  -Can you reuse N95 and KN95 masks safely? Experts weigh in 

  -Classifieds (Help Wanted)

  -Group Leader for After School Program in Worcester

  -Swim Instructors/Part Time in Worcester

  -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: Snow changes over to rain

  +6:00: Parking ban in Worcester is over

  +6:00: Grafton donates $9,230 to help retired police sergeant after Christmas fire

  +Noon: Holy Cross President Vincent Rougeau: Dr. King's legacy inspires us to move Worcester, and country, forward

  +Noon: How Worcester group Black Families Together recommends Massachusetts celebrates Martin Luther King Jr. Day

  +Noon: Worcester Common Oval is closed for skating today

  -Winter Parking Ban in Worcester in effect

  -2-alarm fire strikes single-family home in Worcester

  -QCC to host 37th annual MLK Jr. Community Breakfast virtually this morning

  -History: Rarely heard Worcester speech shows another side of MLK Jr.

  -MLK Jr. honored in Worcester, through the years (16 photos)

  -What's open, closed on MLK Jr. Day in Worcester

  -Millbury Street cafe closes; owners seek new site for restaurant

  -Food: Northworks building will be home to Worcester's 2nd Fuel America

  -Uxbridge School Athletic Center dedicated in memory of Holy Cross rower Grace Rett (1:50)

  -5 Things You Need to Know Today in Worcester - January 17th

  -ICYMI: 17-year-old Worcester girl fatally shot in parking lot of Big Y on Mayfield Street Saturday morning

  -Man shot outside Millbury movie theater

  -Worcester restaurateur expands footprint around his eatery for $1 million

  -This program is keeping some Worcester restaurants afloat by purchasing meals and delivering them to residents who are quarantined

  -The Mayor’s Live Music List for Monday

  -Wachusett Wine & Spirits' Whisky Wednesday (51:15): Show some love

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

  -Joe D'Angelo's Sunday Moment

  -Song to Get You Through the Week: Abbie Cotto offers defiant "No Genie"

  -Trash and recycling pickup will be delayed a day this week in Worcester

  -Politics And The City: Options for charter change are laid out, but public clamor isn't there yet

  -Tribute to a woman who opened an eatery on Main Street in Worcester after a 25-year career at the Post Office 

  -See the rest of the day's Worcester news

  -The Burbs (brought to you by North End Motor Sales): Thai immigrant overcomes challenges to open restaurant in Holden

  -Shrewsbury e-sports teams celebrate state championships

  -Shrewsbury mourns the passing of retired Fire Captain John Dolan

  -An oasis of ice is now open for skaters in South Grafton

  -Grafton community hosts "Helping Our Hero" for former Sgt. after Christmas Day house fire

  -Rutland, Sterling natives graduate Sheriff's Academy 

  -Sports: On to 2022: Here's who the Patriots will play next season

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

  -Former CMass. standouts Colin Bennie, Chaz Davis will run 2022 Boston Marathon

  -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

  -National: 2,800 flights canceled Sunday as winter storm hits East Coast

  -Kentucky candle factory will close and more than 250 workers are being laid off after deadly tornado

  -2nd eruption detected at Tonga volcano

  -New England: Massive motel fire in Salisbury spreads to other buildings

  -Bill would end Mass. prohibition on relatives adopting younger siblings

  -2.3 magnitude earthquake rattles part of New England

  -Homes: 4 new properties for sale in Worcester 

  -Business: Here's the percentage of workers who plan to quit this year, report reveals

  -Can I tell my boss that he's the one causing missed deadlines?

  -Colleges: Clark and Worcester Art Museum partner on course, exhibition about identity 

  -Shopping: Amazon scams are up 500% -- how to spot the red flags 

  -Health: Drug used to treat diabetes recalled over cancer-causing impurity 

  -TV/Streaming: Magnolia Network's "Home Work" returning to TV after being pulled 

  -Movies: "Scream" scares off "Spider-Man" with $30.6 million debut 

  -Celebrity: Alec Baldwin turns over cell phone in "Rust" shooting investigation 

  -Animals: Wild dolphin loves playing tag with his favorite dog (3:14)  

  -Good news (brought to you by Bertera Nissan): 8-year-old boy's wish to become police officer comes true 

  -Meanwhile, Frito Lay releases chips made out of potatoes grown in soil from Gillette Stadium 

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