Highlights in The 016 Tuesday, January 18th

• Posted by 016 Administrator January 18, 2022 - Filed in News - 1,995 views

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

   

  Coronavirus (COVID-19)

  +6:00: Worcester test site shut by state pledges to reopen

  +6:00: What to know about getting a free at-home tests

  +6:00: Mass. "very much on the back side" of Omicron surge, Gov. Baker says

  +6:00: Health emergency could be over this year, WHO says

  +Noon: Families can opt-in for at-home tests for students

  +Noon: Radio Worcester (14:03): Worcester City Manager Ed Augustus talks COVID, fake testing site, food hub, and local media

  -Worcester County cases up 12.8%; state positives increase 5.1%

  -UMass Medical School develops digital presentation to help physicians better explain vaccine to pregnant patients

  -Hospitalizations expected to substantially increase from an already record-high, expert says

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

  -ICYMI: Worcester City Councilor eyes fake COVID testing sites

  -Tracking the Omicron surge in Massachusetts

  -4th vaccine dose boosts antibodies, researchers say, but likely not enough to prevent Omicron infection

  -How long should you wait to be boosted after getting COVID?

  -When will we reach herd immunity? Boston doctors explain 

  -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: Sunny but windy and cold, wind chills in the single digits today in Worcester

  +6:00: Fundraiser started for family of teen shooting victim

  +6:00: Real estate roundup for Worcester

  +6:00: Health Foundation of Central Mass. 2022 Activation Fund grant opportunity is now open

  +Noon: Mass Pike closed briefly early on Monday morning

  +Noon: Woman-owned restaurants benefit from Mass. Conference of Women's pandemic funding

  -2-hour delay for Worcester Public Schools

  -New restaurant planned for Union Station in Worcester

  -5 Things You Need to Know Today in Worcester- January 18th

  -Mike Benedetti: City Council Preview for January 18th 

  -Police searching for hit-and-run driver who left young woman injured in Fitchburg

  -The Mayor’s Live Music List for Tuesday

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

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

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

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

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

  -Tribute to a man who lost a "lifelong battle" with addiction 

  -See the rest of the day's Worcester news

  -The Burbs (brought to you by North End Motor Sales): $100,000 lottery winner sold in Southbridge

  -Leicester School Superintendent Marilyn Tencza to retire in June

  -Route 146 interchange reconstruction in Millbury earns firm an excellence award

  -Grafton donates $9,230 to help retired police sergeant after Christmas fire 

  -Sports: Mike Mazzocca named Hilton Garden Inn Crusader of the Week

  -Worcester Tech bowler Mia Stolakis, 2-time league champion, earns scholarship

  -Long list of Patriots set to hit free agency

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

  -Celtics rally past Pelicans, 104-92

  -Worcester Hockey Alumni highlights, week 14

  -Railers lose in Reading, 6-4 

  -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: Cracker Barrel manager shot dead saving coworker from mugger

  -Car plunges off California elevated highway, 3 people killed

  -New England: Mount Washington sees 121 MPH wind gust 

  -Tragic: Man dies trying to save granddaughter after she falls into frozen pond 

  -Homes: Grafton home’s record-setting sale price: $1.5 million 

  -Business: Labor council picket of The Reactory development enters 5th month

  -Peloton is about to tack on hundreds of dollars in fees to its bike and treadmill

  -Shopping: Dollar Tree fanatics protest new $1.25 prices 

  -Health: Morning habits doctors and psychologists wish you would do 

  -TV/Streaming: Tim Allen is bringing back "The Santa Clause" for a new series 

  -Celebrity: Celine Dion cancels North American tour over health issue 

  -History: The old Fitton Field at Holy Cross 

  -Food: Romaine lettuce prices soar 61% as farmers purposely grow less 

  -Animals: "Broken" dog changes her mom's whole world (4:40) 

  -Good news (brought to you by Bertera Nissan): Mother living in van with 4 kids gets temporary housing, $100,000 in donations 

  -Meanwhile, in South Africa, elephant flips over car with family in it at nature park 

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