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Here's what's going on today in Worcester
-Tragedy in Florida
**NEW: 3 remain in critical condition day after Florida crash that killed Holy Cross rower
**Holy Cross rowing student Grace Rett killed day after her birthday in Florida van crash
**Dec. 21: Holy Cross student Grace Rett sets record by rowing for 62 straight hours
**Crash under investigation (1:51); Campus devastated Grace Rett (1:40)
**Neighbors shocked (1:32); Men's basketball game postponed until 2 p.m. Thursday
-Other News
+NEW: WSRS, WTAG hit by iHeartMedia layoffs, report says
+NEW: Since ‘At Least October,' City Knew About Additional Money Needed to Complete Polar Park
+NEW: Worcester dentist indicted for fraud, tax evasion
+NEW: Here's an Update on Saturday's Snowstorm in Worcester
+NEW: 5 Things You Need to Know Today in Worcester — Thursday, Jan. 16
+NEW: It's Thirsty Thursday! Here's Jay Berman's Live Music and Dancing Listings
+NEW: No one hurt in I-190 spinout in Sterling
+NEW: Payless ShoeSource plans to reopen some stores
+NEW: It’s OK To Eat Romaine Lettuce Again
-Wintry mix for some during morning commute
-See: Bobcat Slinks Through Backyard In Worcester
-Grand opening of Lincoln Plaza restaurant today; Sept. 14: New restaurant coming to Lincoln Plaza
-Worcester man wins $1M on $30 scratch ticket, plans to take son to Disney World
-Worcester Public Market in Canal District nearing completion with plans to open on Feb. 6
-Radio Worcester (13:42) -- Worcester Wednesday with Mayor Petty: Polar Park Project cost increase
-508, A show about Worcester (44:30) -- Scott Schaeffer-Duffy
-$3.5m needed to address air quality problem at Worcester school
-Athol man accused of killing Leominster woman ordered held without bail
-Rock & Roll Hall of Fame 2020 inductees announced
-Netflix Documentary On Aaron Hernandez Out Today
-Samsung smart TVs sale launches on Amazon for Super Bowl 54
-Today's Hero: WWII Veteran Asks For Valentine's Day Cards
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Top Posts
-3 to 6 inches of snows expected Saturday afternoon, early evening
-Buyer found for Mount Carmel church property in Worcester
-Plea in Auburn Mall scheme that ran up $40k in bogus charges on unwitting customers
-Woman hit by car, seriously injured on Chandler St. in Worcester
-Part owner of PawSox buys former Nissen site for $1M
-Stadium expert slams Worcester for Polar Park cost overruns
-Vice Squad Arrests Man with Crack Cocaine, Ammunition
-In Worcester, DEA seizes 'Tesla' fentanyl after bust
In The News
>WEATHER: Mark Rosenthal's 7-day forecast (:35). High of 81 today in Worcester
>TOP OF THE NEWS
-Environmental groups launch boycott of Polar Beverages
-New lead detective hopes to solve Molly Bish case, as murder hits 26 years
-Rutland disables social media comments amid tension, staff cuts
-Worcester parents demand money for books rather than iPads in schools
-Worcester outpatient rehab center opens on Elm Street
-2 from Worcester charged among 15 in federal benefit fraud sweep
-Free bus service to Worcester airport extended
-Worcester County Wonders: The survival of the Sir Vival
-Man convicted of killing Trooper George Hanna denied parole (:29)
-Radio Worcester (22:58): Thrive Support & Advocacy celebrates awards & growth
-Worcester Guardian Week in Review
>FAITH: Former mechanic to be ordained a priest
>DINING OUT: Airport Seafood & Grille ready for takeoff in Southbridge
-The 30 best ice cream shops in Massachusetts, ranked
-ICYMI: Child hospitalized after falling out of second-story window in Worcester (:14). Article
-Local family loses mother, daughter less than 2 weeks apart
-Worcester couple’s sex trafficking conviction in doubt after judge’s gift to victim revealed
-Worcester considers eliminating parking minimums to make way for more housing
-Missing pet tortoise returns to Worcester home after 3-day A.W.O.L.
-$1 million lottery ticket sold in Worcester
-See the rest of the day's Worcester news
>HOLDEN (brought to you by Lamoureux Ford): Holden Bandstand Concert Series 6 to 8 Sunday
-Lamoureux Ford wins record 29th Ford President's Award (4:16)
-July Among Friends senior newsletter
>THE BURBS (brought to you by North End Motor Sales): Lost dog found in Leicester
-Oakham battery storage facility gets state OK. Residents call it a "nightmare"
-100 FM The Pike (9:21): Westborough officer Ashlyn Mercier crowned Miss Mass.
-"Armed person in crisis" expected to face charges after discharging firearms from Princeton residence
-Southbridge keeps last call at 2 a.m., rejects state's 3 a.m. bar pilot
-Cumberland Farms in Blackstone sells $1 million winning ticket
-From petroleum to pollinators: Oxford project moves forward
-Closing West Brookfield Elementary School graduates its final class
>BARS & BANDS: The Mayor's Live Music List for Saturday
-Jazzed Up (Duo) Saturday at Val's in Holden
>SHOWTIME: Things to do: Blues with JC Smith, Colonail Charlton, Out to Lunch ...
-Pulse Magazine Weekend Guide (:25)
-See Studio Theater Worcester's "Superhero" this weekend
-Explore, create & connect at the Worcester Center for Crafts
>OPINION: WCCA-TV's Close To Home No. 604 (29:07)
-100 FM The Pike (18:54): Ask The City Manager: Scots, swans and cleaning up the city
-Radio Worcester's The Rundown (26:13): Housing, rent control and Worcester's future
>OBITUARIES: Tribute to a reading specialist for the Worcester Public Schools
>SPORTS: Patriots quarterbacks coach Ashton Grant helps motivate Fitchburg football team
-Ranking the 25 most important Patriots for 2026: Nos. 5 through 1
-Worcester's Aaron Nkrumah joins Denver Nuggets
-2 teams emerging as Jaylen Brown trade rumors swirl
-Team U.S.A remains in high spirits despite falling to Türkiye
-Red Sox beat Yankees, 6-1
-Bravehearts beat Lowell, 4-2
-Win WooSox tickets courtesy of North End Motor Sales
-WooSox fall to Toledo, 13-1
>NATIONAL: Grandmother may be "involved" in deaths of grandchildren: Police
-America's 10 friendliest states
-Tragic: Army veteran suffers vicious road-rage attack as he claims suspect thought he was driving too slow
>NEW ENGLAND: Man allegedly stabbed father 20 times in daytime murder at park (1:04)
-Former Mass. orthopedic surgeon sentenced to prison for rape (2:13)
-Another resignation, criminal referral tied to Mass. D.O.T. overtime scandal (1:40)
>COLLEGES: What student loan borrowers need to know before switching from the S.A.V.E. Plan
-WPI researchers develop system to customize hydrogel implants
>TRAVEL (brought to you by Fuller RV & Rental): The strange item now banned by Southwest Airlines
-This helpful hack saves on airport parking fees
>BUSINESS: How much water does A.I. really use?
-Local bank adds Sutton C.P.A. and entrepreneur to board of directors
-Business name disputes in Massachusetts
>SHOPPING: How scammers are using fake shopping websites to trick you (2:13)
>HOMES: 3 common laundry habits that may be wearing out your clothes
>HEALTH: 18 kids’ undiagnosable diseases solved by A.I.: "Total game changer"
>FOOD: Elevate your sips and snacks this summer (4:00)
>TV/STREAMING: What to watch this weekend: Top movies on Netflix and best shows on HBO
-Teaser for new Netflix series with Will Ferrell, "The Hawk" (1:44)
>MOVIES: New movies on streaming: "Tuner," "Power Ballad" and more
>CELEBRITY: Is Taylor Swift getting married in Rhode Island? Every clue becomes a wedding rumor in small beach town (:21). Article
-"Lilo & Stitch" actress Daveigh Chase reportedly had millions in residuals at time of death
>ANIMALS: Couple realizes coyote following them isn't what it seems (4:00)
>HISTORY: Black patriots finally get their place in history (3:15)
>GOOD NEWS: Conjoined twins separated after 19 months see each other for first time
-Meanwhile, filmmakers claim they've caught America's Loch Ness Monster on video: "My eyes were popping out"
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