Highlights in The 016 Monday, January 24th

• Posted by 016 Administrator January 24, 2022 - Filed in News - 1,531 views

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

  Coronavirus (COVID-19)

  +Noon: Radio Worcester (9:41): Worcester Medical Director Dr. Michael Hirsh on the state of Omicron

  -Free testing 11-4 and vaccinations/boosters 11-7 today. This week's testing schedule, vax/booster schedule

  -For students in surge, a "new normal" and plenty of worries

  -Omicron, health care and what's really going on in America's hospitals

  -ICYMI: Americans are showing up sick to work even as Omicron spreads

  -Worcester’s mask mandate prompts 135 fines to businesses, including several repeat offenders

  -Omicron surge is undermining care for other health problems

  -How do KF94 masks compare to KN95 masks?

  -Classifieds (Help Wanted)

  +Grants Manager at Quinsigamond CC

  -Marketing Consultant in Worcester

  -Manager, BrickBox Theater

  -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

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  In The News

  -Latest weather: Partly sunny, high of 30 today in Worcester, chance of 1-2" of snow tonight

  +5:00: Report of gun being drawn in Canal District leads to weapons arrest

  +5:00: Closed Worcester brewery could reopen as The Wooden Bar 

  +5:00: Mass Pike lane, ramp closures near Worcester for bridge repair

  +5:00: Traffic stop in Holden leads to warrant arrest

  +5:00: Holden officer assists elderly man, earns family's gratitude

  +Noon: Shrewsbury restaurateur seeks cheaper costs in Worcester

  +Noon: 5 Things You Need to Know Today in Worcester - January 24th

  -Worcester area home prices at high risk for decline this year, study says

  -Need is great for Hotel Grace, Worcester homeless shelters as services soar during winter 

  -West Boylston convenience store sells $1 million lottery ticket

  -ICYMI: Worcester police arrest 2 for robbing multiple businesses

  -Band's tour bus burns outside Worcester hotel the night before big DCU Center show

  -The Mayor’s Live Music List for Monday

  -Song to Get You Through the Week: Savoir Faire shows some bite on "Sweet"

  -Wachusett Wine & Spirits' Whiskey Wednesday podcast (54:01): Bourbon Alternatives

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

  -Here's your chance to serve. Open positions on Worcester boards and commissions

  -Public participation at City Council meetings up during pandemic

  -Worcester City Council: Ad hoc committees forming to steer ARPA funds for community priorities

  -WCCA-TV's Beacon Hill Chat No. 333 (29:03): Worcester Homecoming

  -Joe D'Angelo's Sunday Moment

  -Proposal for recreational area, playground at Coal Mine Brook

  -Tribute to a St. Peter's High Hall of Famer who made lasting contributions to youth and high school basketball

  -Tribute to a Worcester man who lost his battle with addiction at age 27 

  -See the rest of the day's Worcester news

  -The Burbs (brought to you by North End Motor Sales): Dinky's Blue Belle Diner in Shrewsbury serves up big flavors

  -Webster man sentenced for threatening West Virginia judge

  -The Sutton 4-H Club is offering a chance to guess which cow will be the first to calve

  -UMass opens specialty clinic at Leominster hospital

  -Leominster buys $550,000 land parcel eyed for development 

  -Sports: Tatum scores 51 in Celtics’ 116-87 rout of Wizards

  -Chiefs stun Bills in overtime masterpiece

  -Rams survive Buccaneers’ wild comeback, end Brady's season

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

  -Railers beat Adirondack, 7-3

  -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

  -Winnebago is making a fully electric RV — Here's what it'll look like

  -National: Pandemic continues to influence tax season, which begins Monday

  -Meet Wordle, the internet’s latest obsession

  -Tragic: 8-year-old girl fatally struck by stray bullet while walking with mom in Chicago

  -New England: Police shoot man wielding knife in Burlington

  -Video shows car going airborne outside Marshfield home 

  -Business: Landing a remote job is getting competitive. Here’s how to stand out

  -The top 3 skills employers are looking for in 2022, according to experts 

  -Colleges: Holy Cross was recognized by Wallet Hub as No. 12 nationally for career outcomes 

  -History: Arcade Malleable Iron Works in Worcester

  -Homes: 5 new houses for sale in Worcester

  -Shopping: 10 best Super Bowl TV deals to shop now 

  -TV/Streaming: New on Disney Plus in February 

  -Movies: "Spider-Man" comes back swinging, takes No. 1 from "Scream" 

  -Celebrity: Arnold Schwarzenegger involved in Calif. crash that left SUV atop Prius 

  -Food: Girl Scouts feeling the impact of supply chain issues 

  -Animals: This dog is so loyal, he checks up on toddler every night (3:28) 

  -Good news (brought to you by Bertera Nissan): N.H. woman thanks stranger for saving her mother after a fall 

  -Meanwhile, in Minnesota, spilled potatoes freeze to highway after truck crash 

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