In and around The 016 - Wednesday, December 21st

• Posted by 016 Administrator December 21, 2022 - Filed in News - 1,826 views

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  In The News

  >WEATHER: Watch Mark Rosenthal's 7-day forecast (:42). High of 42 today

  >TOP OF THE NEWS

  +6:00: Worcester couple arrested on federal sex trafficking charges

  +6:00: Porch pirates pillage Worcester; 46 package thefts reported in less than 2 months

  +6:00: 2 indicted on charges of organized retail crime

  +6:00: Princeton’s Mountain Barn Restaurant to reopen as The Barn in early 2023
  
  

  +Noon: Mayor Joe Petty says he plans on running again in 2023

  +Noon: Radio Worcester's Worcester Wednesday with Mayor Petty (12:20): Re-election, Big D, WPD investigation and more

  +Noon: Paul's Barber & Styling Shop closing after 39 years of cutting hair to Sinatra

  +Noon: Ghost of the Machine, Jafet Muzic join forces on "Crash Landed"

  +Noon: Facebook group admin reflects on Worcester area's wildlife
  
  

  -Worcester woman sues Diocese, ex-official over coerced sex allegations

  -Worcester police investigation years in making, U.S. Attorney says

  -Worcester police help Santa surprise elementary students

  -Toys for Recovery gift giveaway helps families in Worcester

  -Recently found painting stolen from Worcester valued at $10 million

  -TODAY! Santa visits Stearns Tavern on Wednesday

  -Fitchburg man indicted in fatal July shooting in Worcester

  -Worcester poaches longtime Brookline planner for its new transportation department 

  -Worcester Gay Professionals group offers opportunity to connect

  -Worcester COVID rate hits recent high as city urges vaccination

  -Person ejected from car after colliding with tractor-trailer in Shrewsbury 

  -NEW! Unsolved: Worcester - Season 2, Episode 2 - Face Down and Floating in Geese Pond. Video (21:52). Audio (23:50)

  >ANIMALS: Worcester area pets up for adoption: Meet Princess, Paladin and more
   

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

  >SHOWTIME: Harlem Globetrotters to hold court at DCU Center

  -Janice Harvey: The fight to keep the Christmas tree lit

  -Jennifer Julien Gaskin: I am coming out; Mental illness is real

  >OBITUARIES (brought to you by G9 Financial): Tribute to longtime Worcester pastor 

  -ICYMI: City of Worcester collects nearly $37 million in online bill pay during pandemic, leaving residents paying fees

  -Longtime Worcester area nonprofit leader to retire

  -Temporary homeless shelter opens at Worcester church

  -2 Worcester men arrested in investigation of an assault

  See the rest of the day's Worcester news
  
  

  >HOLDEN (brought to you by Lamoureux Ford and Brilla Coffee Roasters): Wachusett area goings on 

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

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

  >THE BURBS (brought to you by North End Motor Sales): Substitute shortage makes Sutton raise daily pay

  -Former State Rep. Harold Naughton Jr. nominated for judgeship by Gov. Baker

  -Shrewsbury holds ARPA funding forum

  -Bolton firefighter finds a sweet passion in beekeeping

  -Sterling town administrator gets high grades

  -The incredible Leicester Christmas display from above (:59)
   

  >SPORTS: Patriots playoff picture begins to take shape with key AFC matchups ahead

  -Hall of Fame running back Franco Harris dies days before 50th anniversary of Immaculate Reception

  -Boston Marathon 2021 winner disqualified, suspended

  -Holy Cross women's basketball can't find rhythm in rough home loss to Vermont

  -2 Holy Cross football players earn Stats Perform All-America honors

  -Holy Cross selects MOGL as its NIL solution
   

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

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

  >NATION/WORLD: Ukraine's Zelenskyy preparing to visit D.C. on Wednesday

  -97-year-old former Nazi secretary sentenced for involvement in more than 10,000 murders

  -Airlines already making flight changes ahead of big Christmas storm

  -Tragic: 8 teen girls charged with murdering Toronto homeless man

  >NEW ENGLAND: Man dies during ammonia leak at Mass. food plant

  -Deadline looms for Mass. residents to start the new year with coverage through Health Connector
  
  

  >HOMES: 10 most expensive homes sold in Worcester County December 11th-17th 

  >HEALTH: 3 subvariants causing 70% of New England COVID infections 

  -Free COVID vaccination on Wednesday: 10-6 at Centro Cristiano Betesda, 11-7 at Worcester Public Library

  >BUSINESS: Cyber threats are growing; Central Mass. experts urge ways to avoid disaster

  -Wells Fargo fined $3.7 billion for illegal activity including unjust foreclosures, vehicle repossessions

  >COLLEGES: WPI prof turns a pesky yard work problem into an opportunity for students

  -Clark Esports brings home 2 divisional championships
  
  

  >SHOPPING: Cape Cod nail polish company takes an eco-conscious spin on manicures 

  >FOOD: Taco Bell is testing 2 new Mexican Pizza varieties 

  >TELEVISION: Google’s YouTube TV the frontrunner for NFL’s Sunday Ticket package 

  >MOVIES: "Avatar 2" called out for "cultural appropriation" 

  >CELEBRITY: Amber Heard says she settled defamation lawsuit with Johnny Depp 

  >GOOD NEWS (brought to you by Bertera Nissan): Dancing Grannies make triumphant return after parade tragedy (2:17) 

  -Meanwhile, in North Carolina, overturned truck spills load of hams, various meats 

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