Highlights in The 016 Wednesday, January 19th

• Posted by 016 Administrator January 19, 2022 - Filed in News - 1,402 views

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

  Coronavirus (COVID-19)

  -Free testing today in Downtown Worcester. Full testing and vaccination schedule

  -Worcester test site shut by state pledges to reopen

  -Families can opt-in for at-home tests for students

  -What to know about getting a free at-home tests

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

  -Here's what you need to know about Worcester's mask mandate

  -Grafton Municipal Center closure extended due to surge

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

  -Mass. cases on steep downward trend

  -Mass. "very much on the back side" of Omicron surge, Gov. Baker says

  -UMass Medical School part of new studies to test performance of home tests for Omicron

  -Health emergency could be over this year, WHO says

  -Tragic: 1-year-old with Down syndrome in pediatric ICU bed with COVID 

  -Classifieds (Help Wanted)

  -Aquatic Fitness Instructor-Part Time in Worcester

  -Toddler & Preschool Teacher in Worcester

  -Group Leader for After School Program in Worcester

  -Swim Instructors/Part Time in Worcester

  -Collision/Auto Body Technicians at Wagner Certified Collision Center

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  In The News

  -Latest weather: Morning clouds give way to sun, high of 43 today in Worcester

  +5:00: How a scammer made off with $459,000 from a Worcester pot shop owner

  +5:00: 2 men caught selling fentanyl out of Worcester smoke shop

  +5:00: Act Now: Get a case of Table Talk pies for just $5

  +5:00: 5 Things You Need to Know Today in Worcester - January 19th

  +5:00: First Person: "Worcester’s greatest asset is its diversity, its people"

  +2:00: Worcester shooting leads to Charlton man's arrest for theft from car

  +2:00: Listen Up: Louie Gonz, William Hurt dive deep into the fog with "The Gathering"

  +2:00: Last Call with Scott Alderman, tour producer, metalhead and author

  +2:00: Landlords say no, but Worcester City Council considers local eviction moratorium

  +2:00: 4th Wall Stage Company wants to get back on stage after two years of COVID

  -Fundraiser started for family of teen shooting victim

  -Related: Worcester police seek answers in killing of teen

  -Worcester cafe to expand to Newbury Street in Boston this spring

  -Bakery opening a larger location in Worcester

  -Worcester Restaurant Week returns February 28th

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

  -Food: First look inside the new-look Friendly's coming soon

  -Main residential building next to Polar Park delayed another year

  -Worcester's Union Station expected to be fully leased by summer 

  -Health Foundation of Central Mass. 2022 Activation Fund grant opportunity is open

  -The Mayor’s Live Music List for Wednesday

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

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

  -Redemption Rock treating 3rd anniversary as stepping stone

  -Bad Advice: Dealing with rude relatives, nosy neighbors

  -"Day of Action" in Worcester calls for better access to the ballot box

  -ICYMI: New restaurant planned for Union Station in Worcester

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

  -Tribute to former WRTA Chairman and longtime traffic engineer for city of Worcester 

  -See the rest of the day's Worcester news

  -The Burbs (brought to you by North End Motor Sales): After increase, Shrewsbury considers tax relief efforts

  -Millbury Police Association fishing derby January 29th

  -New PAYT trash bag fees in Grafton pushed to February

  -State grant will help Grafton replace vehicle, reduce diesel emissions

  -Blackstone Valley Tech welcomes its first biotechnology class 

  -Sports: Holy Cross welcomes new Director of Athletics Kit Hughes (8:39)

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

  -Longtime St. John's coach Bob Foley happy to be back on bench following bout with COVID

  -Bravehearts name Rodney Lartey-Otoo PA announcer

  -Hurricanes roll past Bruins, 7-1

  -NHL pioneer O’Ree "overwhelmed" as No. 22 raised to Garden rafters

  -Celtics deal Hernangómez, land Bol, Dozier as part of 3-team trade, ESPN reports

  -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: Airlines warn of "economic calamity" from 5G rollout

  -The FBI's 10 most-wanted fugitives for 2022

  -New England: Mass. bill would mandate notifications before leased vehicles are repossessed 

  -Homes: Real estate roundup for Worcester

  -Business: Saint Vincent names new chief nursing officer, COO

  -December retail sales slide 1.9% amid shortages, Omicron  

  -TV/Streaming: New on Hulu in February

  -New on DVD: "Addams Family" brood takes road trip in animated sequel

  -Celebrity: Yvette Mimieux, "The Time Machine" actress, dies at 80 

  -History: Historic image of Downtown Worcester, date unknown 

  -Animals: Adoptable pets in the Worcester area, dogs, cats and more

  -Good news (brought to you by Bertera Nissan): Couple rekindles romance after decades apart (2:46) 

  -Meanwhile, in Las Vegas, Michael Jackson impersonator redefines "beat it," chokes out assailant in fight

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