In and around The 016 - Monday, December 19th

• Posted by 016 Administrator December 19, 2022 - Filed in News - 1,395 views

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  In The News

  >WEATHER: Watch Mark Rosenthal's 7-day forecast (:36). High of 33 today

  >TOP OF THE NEWS

  +6:00: City collects nearly $37 million in online bill pay during pandemic

  +6:00: 2 Worcester men arrested in investigation of an assault

  +6:00: Worcester COVID rate hits recent high as city urges vaccination

  +6:00: Antisemitism is a concern as Worcester celebrates Hanukkah

  +6:00: Ella Grey of Holy Cross track and field named Hilton Garden Inn Crusader of the Week
  
  

  +Noon: Get 25% off any item this week at That's Entertainment

  +Noon: $75 gift cards available for people who get COVID vaccine

  +Noon: Worcester Hanukkah celebrations spread light, hope
  
  

  -Worcester restaurant to serve 500 free holiday meals on Christmas Eve

  -Worcester City Councilor eyes incentive to redevelop abandoned supermarket

  -Police looking for damaged Blue Honda involved in crash on Saturday in Shrewsbury

  -Jersey Mike’s Subs grows fan base in Central Mass.

  -Project New Hope hosts Operations Jeepers Christmas, provides gifts for veterans and their families

  -Company celebrates 10 years of Haulin’ 4 Hunger

  -Southbrorouh youth group making the holidays welcoming for LGBT Asylum seekers in Worcester

  -T&G Santa Fund: Donations top $44,000 thanks to generous neighbors

  -WRTA "talks transit" with public via Zoom

  -Bill Shaner: Three chases, three deaths, zero accountability

  -Vocero Hispano: 12-16-2022 al 12-22-2022
   

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

  >SHOWTIME: Worcester's "A Christmas Carol" lives up to its rich history

  -Voting for the Worcester Music Awards open through December 31st

  -WCCA-TV's Close to Home No. 540 (28:24): Michael Boover, The Mustard Seed

  -Spread the Love, Episode 2 (23:27): Katie talks about Matt Bruce

  >OBITUARIES (brought to you by G9 Financial): Tribute to Worcester native who dedicated over 20 years to middle school students

  -ICYMI: Worcester police ask for help finding missing 16-year-old girl

  -Area house fire leaves 5 people displaced, 1930s home extensively damaged

  -Wreaths Across America honors fallen veterans in visit to Hope Cemetery

  -Worcester Board of Health: Local hospitals face capacity crisis

  See the rest of the day's Worcester news
  
  

  >HOLDEN (brought to you by Lamoureux Ford and Brilla Coffee Roasters): TODAY! Come and meet the Grinch 5-8 Monday at Mexicali

  -Brilla Coffee Welcomes You to Holden (7:05)

  -Happy holidays from the staff at Lamoureux Ford (1:13)

  >THE BURBS (brought to you by North End Motor Sales): In Clinton’s downtown, more than half the businesses are women-owned

  -Shrewsbury Board of Health reminds public of mask advisory

  -Sterling town administrator gets high grades at review

  -Sterling's Freezer Five road race a fine tradition to run in the New Year

  -Northborough manufacturer raises $340 million for Georgia manufacturing facility

  -The Item's Neighbor to Neighbor

  -Wachusett area goings on
   

  >SPORTS: 8 takeaways from the Patriots shocking loss to the Raiders

  -Magic beats Celtics again, 95-92

  -Lionel Messi, Argentina win World Cup over France

  -Red Sox sign Justin Turner to $22 million contract

  -Holy Cross and WePlayed Sports join forces for new short-form videos

  -Railers beat Newfoundland, 4-1
   

  >CARS: Sincere Holiday Greetings from Bertera Nissan (2:07)

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

  >NATIONAL: 11 people seriously injured amid turbulence on Hawaii flight

  -Pentagon received hundreds of UFO reports after opening new tracking office

  -Tragic: Sheriff's deputy killed during Wreaths Across America escort

  >NEW ENGLAND: Ex-Mafia boss "Cadillac Frank" Salemme dies in prison at 89

  -Cohasset man dangled his children from a second-story window during standoff: police
  
  

  >HOMES: 5 new houses for sale in Worcester

  >HEALTH: Mass. seeing a spike in COVID cases one week before Christmas

  -Amid the "Tripledemic," here’s how to tell when you really need to wear a mask

  >BUSINESS: Workers leaving Mass., new report shows

  -Mass. minimum wage to increase as the new year begins

  >FOOD: Mrs. Moriconi's Ice Cream offering delivery before holidays

  >SHOPPING: Holiday discounts are already hard to resist, but the best bargains are yet to come
  
  

  >TELEVISION: All the bombshell claims in Meghan and Harry's Netflix show

  >MOVIES: See Margot Robbie’s fantastic "Barbie" transformation in teaser trailer

  >CELEBRITY: Kate Winslet finally weighs in on "Titanic" door debate

  >ANIMALS: Cow thinks she's a dog, follows human best friend everywhere (3:50)

  >GOOD NEWS (brought to you by Bertera Nissan): 90-year-old woman receives her college degree

  -Meanwhile, in Florida, black bear caught stealing man’s Chick-fil-A off doorstep

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