Highlights in The 016 Tuesday, April 12th

• Posted by 016 Administrator April 12, 2022 - Filed in News - 1,716 views

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  In The News

  -Latest weather: Scattered showers give way to dry, sunny and warm day, high of 68 in Worcester

  +Noon: Multiple people shot and at least 13 hospitalized at Brooklyn subway station, FDNY says

  +Noon: Brooklyn subway dhooting video & photos [GRAPHIC]

  +Noon: Channel 4 (2:53): Worcester Red Sox ready for second home opener

  +Noon: Radio Worcester (31:22): Worcester Red Sox Opening Day 2022 with City Manager Ed Augustus & team President Dr. Charles Steinberg

  +Noon: What to eat at Polar Park in 2022

  +Noon: Bravehearts have a little fun on Opening Day 

  +Noon: SEE THE LIST: What Worcester municipal employees make

  +Noon: 5 Things You Need to Know Today in Worcester - April 12th

  +Noon: West Boylston police make arrest in armed robbery at Shell station

  +Noon: Easter candy sold at Big Y stores recalled over salmonella concern

  -The stars shine in Worcester as big-name cast films at Union Station 

  -3 arrested in Park Ave. bar fight

  -Radio Worcester (13:00): Worcester Police Chief Steve Sargent on their new investigative team's efforts to curb gun violence

  -Worcester community raises $3,000 in hours to replace 5-year-old girl's stolen wheelchair (1:45)

  -13-year-old girl with Millbury ties is missing, Chelsea police ask for help

  -Behind the scenes at the EcoTarium American Zoological Association accreditation

  -Worcester Idea Lab gets 2 new tenants

  -WooSox home opener today

  -5 Things You Need to Know about WooSox home opener today

  -Heading to Polar Park? Reserve a parking space now at the new Green Island Blvd. garage

  -Enter to win WooSox tickets, courtesy of North End Motor Sales

  -HOMES: Local realty company introduces program to save homeowners thousands in commissions

  -BARS & BANDS (brought to you by Wachusett Wine & Spirits): The Mayor’s Live Music List for Tuesday

  -City Council preview April 12: Topics: Zoning, resident permit parking, hiring a permanent city manager and a large decorative boulder

  -City Council to take aim at addressing rats, rodents, rubbish and other nuisances

  -Retiring Superintendent Maureen Binienda reflects on 46-year career. What's next? A run for office?

  -Worcester Family Partnership’s Family Resource Information Night is 6-7 tonight

  -Don Landgren: Holy Cross renames science building in honor of Dr. Fauci

  -Here's where the city will be street sweeping today

  -ICYMI: Brazilian immigrant opens sweet shop in Worcester

  -Justice delayed, justice delivered for slain Clark grad

  -See the rest of the day's Worcester news

  -THE BURBS (brought to you by North End Motor Sales): Holden police arrest Worcester man for OUI

  -2 juveniles arrested in Holden following night of break-ins at country club, church and more

  -Boston developer buys 27 acres of commercial land in Sutton

  -Webster apartment complex sells for $2.7 million

  -Town election update for Millbury and Sutton

  -Shrewsbury to hold community meeting on proposed marijuana business on Route 20

  -DA: Pedestrian struck, killed by pickup truck outside Leominster Walmart

  -Lt. Governor Karyn Polito recognizes Auburn insurance agency 

  -SPORTS: Detroit beats Red Sox, 3-1

  -Worcester Bravehearts announce finalists for fan jersey contest 

  -Worcester native declares for NBA Draft

  -Obiamaka Igwenagu named Hilton Garden Inn Crusader of the Week

  -Worcester homecoming for Navy baseball player Ricky Rushton

  -Worcester Hockey Alumni highlights, week 25 

  -CARS: Come see David at Bertera Nissan. He will make you happy! (3:50)

  -RVs at Clearance Prices at Fuller RV Rentals and Sales (1:07)

  -NATIONAL/INTERNATIONAL: Mariupol's mayor says more than 10,000 civilians have died in the Russian siege 

  -Tragic: Coroner finds bodies of his parents, son at robbery scene

  -NEW ENGLAND: Man celebrating his birthday killed in wrong-way double-fatal crash in region

  -Mass. man who went out to pick up pizza buys scratch ticket, wins second $1 million lottery prize

  -BUSINESS: Bill would help those entering Mass. cannabis market

  -Lemon cola Polar seltzer available only at Polar Park

  -COLLEGES: Diminishing government aid and rising tuition costs are making higher ed inaccessible, report shows 

  -HEALTH: Can cancer blood tests live up to promise of saving lives? 

  -FOOD: Easter, Passover will be "a lot more expensive" than in years past

  -TV/STREAMING: Denholm Building in Worcester gets cameo in Julia Child series on HBO Max 

  -CELEBRITY: Carrie Underwood, Jason Aldean win big at CMT Music Awards

  -CMT Music Awards: Complete list of winners 

  -HISTORY: College of the Holy Cross in 1880 

  -ANIMALS: Nervous pup instantly falls in love with kitten (3:56) 

  -GOOD NEWS (brought to you by Bertera Nissan): Local family grateful to bus monitor for helping young son in scary situation 

  -Meanwhile, in Upton, turkey flies through window of home (:50) 

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  Coronavirus (COVID-19)

  -Free vaccinations and boosters 11-7 Wednesday at Worcester Public Library

  -Radio Worcester (10:21): Worcester Medical Director Dr. Michael Hirsh on uptick

  -Worcester County's cases up 18.2%; Mass. cases surge 16.6%

  -Wastewater data, cases continue to rise in Mass.

  -ICYMI: Dr. Fauci says it's now up to Americans to assess their own COVID risk

  -Mass. reports 4,000 new cases over 3 days, 7-day positivity rate at 3%

  -With fewer cases and less demand, many testing sites are shutting down