In and around The 016 - Tuesday, January 24th

• Posted by 016 Administrator January 24, 2023 - Filed in News - 1,223 views

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  Here's what's happening in and around Worcester today: 

  

  In The News

  >WEATHER: Watch Mark Rosenthal's 7-day forecast (:59). High of 35 today

  >TOP OF THE NEWS

  +6:00: 2-hour early release for Worcester Public Schools on Wednesday

  +6:00: Nothing found as search for Brittany Tee renewed (1:23)

  +6:00: Man convicted in murder of 25-year-old from Worcester

  +6:00: Wachusett Mountain shut down for second day due to power outage (2:14)

  +6:00: Worcesteria: For Artifakt Studios' Ryan Gardell, mural at DCF hits home
  
  

  +Noon: State Police continue search for Brittany Tee

  +Noon: Worcester parking ban lifted

  +Noon: Radio Worcester (16:54): School Committee member Sue Mailman is running for re-election as an At-Large candidate

  +Noon: Shrewsbury trash pickup delayed a day this week

  +Noon: The nominees for the 95th Academy Awards

  +Noon: Oscar snubs and surprises: Tom Cruise and Viola Davis are out, Paul Mescal and Ana de Armas are in

  +Noon: WOOtenanny comedy series to host big-name comics

  +Noon: Artist Spotlight: Daniel Danger

  +Noon: Jazzed Up Trio marathon week of cool

  +Noon: Patriots to reunite with Bill O’Brien as offensive coordinator
  
  

  -2-hour delay on Tuesday for Worcester Public Schools

  -Worcester superintendent explains what goes into calling a snow day

  -Worcester declared parking ban in effect

  -Heavy wet snow causes power outages in Worcester County (2:20) 

  -Man spins out on I-290, starts driving the wrong way, and then is killed in head-on crash

  -Related: Dashcam video shows car driving wrong way on I-290 in Worcester moments before fatal crash (:23)

  -A.G. puts renewed scrutiny on Peterson Oil over biodiesel, reaches additional settlement (pictured)

  -Worcester man arrested on firearms, assault charges

  -2 Worcester men arrested for drugs, gun after a dispute

  -Blackstone Herbs and Martini Bar opens in Worcester offering food, drink flights, karaoke

  -WRTA cutting bus routes, reducing trips due to "driver shortages"

  -Drone hyperlapse of skating at the Worcester Common Oval (:30)

  -Worcester ranked as one of top cities for STEM professionals in the county

  -NEW! Unsolved: Worcester - "Stranged to Death and Dumped in the Street, Part 2". Video (19:30). Audio (21:07)
  
  

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

  -Mike Benedetti: City Council preview -- Hunting, Community Preservation Committee

  -Worcesteria: History's heart; seats take a stand for Black history

  -Laurel: Happy Chinese New Year!

  >OBITUARIES (brought to you by G9 Financial): Tribute to a man who worked at his father's service station and was a bartender at the Wexford House 

  -ICYMI: Worcester catalytic converter thefts have nearly tripled since 2020

  -Retirement community again proposed for Salisbury Street in Worcester

  -Drone video of Doherty Memorial High School construction (1:17)

  -Architect designs around challenging former Fairway Beef site

  See the rest of the day's Worcester news
  
  

  >HOLDEN (brought to you by Lamoureux Ford and Brilla Coffee Roasters): Wachusett schools closed Tuesday

  -Newell Road is currently closed due to a downed tree

  -Brilla Coffee Roasters opens long-awaited new Holden location (1:06)

  -Lamoureux Ford wants to beat the snow (1:31)

  >THE BURBS (brought to you by North End Motor Sales): Car crashes into Shrewsbury pond amid wintry conditions

  -Planning Board mulls Beal Commons parking, traffic studies

  -Tantasqua student Maddie Lancour comes back stronger after losing sight

  -Spencer-East Brookfield students hold shoe drive for people in need

  -Grafton High School DECA earns national honors for chapter campaigns

  -Grafton schools updating bullying prevention, response plan

  -Learn "Myths and Miracles of Victorian Medicine"

  -Pharmaceutical company to unveil Devens research center this month
   

  >SPORTS: Magic beat Celtics, 113-98

  -Bruins goalie Linus Ullmark broke NHL record that stood for 93 years

  -Cara McCormack named Hilton Garden Inn Crusader of the Week

  -Worcester Hockey Alumni 2022-23 highlights, NHL week 15
   

  >CARS: Bertera has your winter car! (3:27)

  -Save $500 on select F150's and RAM trucks in stock at North End Motor Sales

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

  >NATION/WORLD: Images show moment hero grabbed Monterey mass shooter's gun

  -7 killed in 2 related shootings in Northern California 

  -Tragic: Elderly woman killed terminally ill husband as part of botched suicide pact: cops 

  >FOOD: These popular drinks "increase your risk of heart disease"
  
  

  >NEW ENGLAND: Woman killed in Maine snowmobile crash

  -Ice runway on Lake Winnipesaukee not opening for 2023 winter season

  >BUSINESS: Here are the top 10 fastest-growing jobs in 2023, according to LinkedIn

  -Workers are gravitating to sustainable companies

  >HOMES: See all homes sold in Worcester County January 15th to 22nd

  >SHOPPING: Solomon Pond Mall -- A dying mall overrun with scooters (27:42)

  >COLLEGES: Anna Maria Scholarship Spotlight with Kayla Beer

  -Quinsigamond C.C. President Luis G. Pedraja: New year brings promise of new beginnings
  
  

  >HEALTH: New treatment for skin cancer available in Mass.

  -Free COVID vaccinations on Wednesday: 11-5:30 at Worcester Public Library

  >TV/STREAMING: Cate Blanchett Oscar hopeful "Tár" to debut on Peacock this month

  >MOVIES: "Attack of the Killer Refrigerator": Worcester-made cult classic makes debut on Blu-ray

  >CELEBRITY: Dolly Parton, Gloria Estefan, Cyndi Lauper and more release single for "80 for Brady" film 

  >ANIMALS: Golden Retriever gets surprised with a tiny puppy (3:04) 

  >GOOD NEWS (brought to you by Bertera Nissan): Woman, COVID & cancer survivor, celebrates 106th birthday

  -Meanwhile, in Rhode Island, girl seeking proof of Santa asks police to test cookie for D.N.A.

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