Highlights in The 016 Wednesday, April 13th

• Posted by 016 Administrator April 13, 2022 - Filed in News - 1,023 views

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  In The News

  -Latest weather: Mix of sun and clouds, high of 67 today in Worcester

  +6:00: Police say murder suspect told patrons inside Worcester bar he was "going to f--- somebody up" moments before shooting

  +6:00: Juvenile stabbed in Crompton Park in Worcester leads to 3 arrests

  +6:00: Worcester police already using drones with formal policy pending

  +6:00: Radio Worcester's Worcester Wednesday with Mayor Joe Petty (17:20): WooSox Opening Day, strong mayor and police drones

  +6:00: 2 Worcester open houses

  +Noon: 5 Things You Need to Know Today in Worcester - April 13th

  +Noon: Fly From Worcester To NYC For $41 With JetBlue this Summer

  +Noon: Holden police post message about "incident" in a bathroom at Wachusett Regional that ended in arrest

  +Noon: Holden police charge Worcester woman with assault with a dangerous weapon, a car

  -SEE THE LIST: What Worcester municipal employees make

  -Worcester city employee earnings reveal top earners, gender and race pay gaps 

  -Car falls from upper level parking area in Sterling, lands on roof. Raw video (:43)

  -West Boylston police make arrest in armed robbery at Shell station

  -Opening Day at Polar Park for the 2022 WooSox season

  -Top U.S. finisher in 2021 Boston Marathon, local hero Colin Bennie on track for more success

  -Easter candy sold at Big Y stores recalled over salmonella concern

  -South High student rushed to hospital after eating cannabis edible

  -UMass Memorial report finds unconscious bias and health inequities, looks at ways to address them 

  -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 Wednesday

  -Worcester City Councilors make moves on search for next city manager

  -Creamer won't challenge Rep. LeBoeuf in Worcester House race

  -Pizza fundraiser for Lake View Elementary tonight

  -Rosalie Tirella: UMass nurse’s compassion

  -The Faces of Worcester: Mary Terese Vigliotti

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

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

  -3 arrested in Park Ave. bar fight

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

  -See the rest of the day's Worcester news

  -THE BURBS (brought to you by North End Motor Sales): Officials ID pedestrian struck, killed by pickup truck outside Leominster Walmart

  -Grafton resident files federal lawsuit over alleged civil rights violations during talk at police HQ

  -Sterling library director, DPW superintendent settling into roles

  -Shrewsbury Town Meeting to consider Town Center transportation study

  -Meet the candidates for Millbury Planning Board's 2-year seat

  -Sutton FIRST robotics team competes at WPI; earns 2 awards

  -Museum of Russian Icons founding director to retire

  -"Art Heals" at BVT will shine a light on student mental health 

  -SPORTS: WooSox beat Lehigh Valley, 8-3

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

  -WooSox "chief ambassador" on why he loves helping fans cheer on the team at Polar Park

  -Bravehearts have a little fun on WooSox Opening Day 

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

  -Worcester Bravehearts announce finalists for fan jersey contest

  -Holy Cross football team announces award recipients for the 2021

  -Blues beat Bruins, 4-2

  -Red Sox beat Tigers, 5-3 

  -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: Nearly two-thirds of Ukraine’s children have fled homes, U.N. says

  -Intensive manhunt underway after gunman shoots 10 people on Brooklyn subway train

  -Brooklyn subway dhooting video & photos [GRAPHIC]

  -Tragic: Pennsylvania girl, 3, dies after current carries her over North Carolina waterfall 

  -NEW ENGLAND: Former Brookline teacher accused of raping student repeatedly

  -BUSINESS: U.S. inflation jumped 8.5% in past year, highest since 1981

  -SBA honors 5 Central Mass. businesses of the year

  -COLLEGES: Assumption board appoints Provost Greg Weiner interim president

  -Free college is now a reality in nearly 30 states

  -HEALTH: Allergies, asthma linked to heart disease, study says 

  -SHOPPING: The Amazon Fire HD 10 tablet is on sale — now with its lowest price ever

  -TV/STREAMING: CNN+ streaming service receives less than 10,000 viewers a day, report claims 

  -CELEBRITY: Gilbert Gottfried, comedian and actor, dies at 67

  -HISTORY: The rise, fall and rebirth of the triple decker 

  -ANIMALS: Worcester area pets who need a home: Meet Tybee, Beach, Huxley & more 

  -GOOD NEWS (brought to you by Bertera Nissan): World War II veteran graduates from Mass. college 

  -Meanwhile, in Georgia, wildlife officials warn of invasive lizard species that can "eat almost anything"

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  Coronavirus (COVID-19)

  +6:00: With the BA.2 subvariant on the rise, what’s safe and what’s not? A medical expert explains

  -Hit by COVID, Worcester City Councilor postpones fundraiser

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

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

  -Mass. reports 12 additional deaths over 3 days, 1,712 new cases

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