In and around The 016 - Wednesday, February 8th

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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 (:39). High of 47 today 

  >TOP OF THE NEWS

  +7:00: Oxford man pleads guilty to stealing government money

  +7:00: Worcester Arts Council awards more grant funding "than ever before"
  
  

  +Noon: Nine Things To Do: Orchids, Frederick Douglass reading, Shane Profitt

  +Noon: Boston indie crime movie "How To Rob" has a Worcester lawyer

  +Noon: Recent love songs from Abbie Cotto, Giuliano, Linnea's Garden and more

  +Noon: Last Call: Worcester fashion designer Tatiana Watkins

  +Noon: Holy Cross Athletic Director Kit Hughes to deliver keynote address at Sports Summit

  +Noon: Holy Cross football team given key to the city
  
  

  -Nearly 250 people displaced by water main break at Worcester tower will have to wait 4 to 6 weeks for repairs

  -Earlier: It may take days to fix Worcester tower after pipe burst forces out seniors

  -Driver in critical condition after rollover crash on Southbridge Street in Worcester

  -Man found competent to stand trial in Polar Beverages stabbing

  -Real estate developer purchases Owl Shop building on Main Street

  -S.N.A.P. "appalled" by Worcester Diocese abuse report that doesn't name accused priests

  -Free tax services offered by 4 Worcester organizations

  -In Worcester, moms demand kick off National Gun Violence Survivor Week

  -Big changes coming to Worcester human rights, equity systems: Batista

  -Radio Worcester (28:10): City Manager Batista on his major restructure of how diversity and equity is handled in the city
  
  

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

  -Wachusett Wine & Spirits' Whiskey Wednesday (29:58): Rum for Whiskey Drinkers

  >SHOWTIME: Giuliano's "Don't Pray For Me" official music video (5:12)

  -Actions speak louder than words in W.C.L.O.C.'s "Small Mouth Sounds"

  -Free February at the Worcester Historical Museum

  -First Negro Leagues Baseball Museum a hit at Worcester Public Library

  -Winter Walks: Nick's Woods, a breath of fresh air

  -John Monfredo: Stop gun violence! 

  >OBITUARIES (brought to you by G9 Financial): Tribute to area 33-year-old who "fought the good fight" against a long history of liver and kidney failure 

  -ICYMI: Here's what's next for longtime Worcester sandwich shop that recently closed

  -Historic Canal District condo building to be auctioned off 

  -Webster man charged in fatal October shooting on Burncoat Street in Worcester

  -36-year-old Worcester man arrested on gun charges

  See the rest of the day's Worcester news
  
  

  >HOLDEN (brought to you by Lamoureux Ford, Brilla Coffee Roasters and Speciality Sandwich Company): Jefferson native recounts life in wake of federal and state aviation recognition

  -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): Leicester High graduate shot and killed in Detroit

  -Shrewsbury schools to implement later school start times next year

  -Koopman Lumber expands with Cape Cod location

  -West Boylston police log for January 30th to February 5th

  -Genevieve Le represents Grafton at Project 351 community service program

  -Public input sought on Clinton school building process

  -K-9 Nose Work demonstration to be held February 18th

  -Registration for Sterling softball is open
  
  

  >SPORTS: Kansas City Chiefs D.C. and Grafton native Steve Spagnuolo talks Super Bowl, Tom Brady and more

  -LeBron James breaks NBA's all-time scoring record, surpassing Kareem Abdul-Jabbar

  -Want a career in sports? Worcester Bravehearts hosting Worcester Sports Management Summit

  -Holy Cross Athletic Director Kit Hughes on Chamber Exchange TV show (10:08)

  -Railers beat Reading, 4-3
  
  

  >CARS: NEW! Bertera Nissan has a great car for you (4:39)

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

  >NATIONAL: Crews release toxic chemicals from derailed tankers in Ohio

  -Takeaways from State of the Union address

  -Tragic: 14-year-old dies after riding a bull for the first time

  >COLLEGES: Catching up with Clark grad Jeffrey Lurie, diehard Patriots fan to Eagles owner

  -Anna Maria College Storytellers (20:33): Professor Travis Maruska reading his novel, "Order of the Assassin"

  >SHOPPING: Walmart debuts stuffed breakup bear for Valentine's Day
   

  >NEW ENGLAND: Prosecutors say Duxbury mother planned the murders of her 3 children, defense claims over-medication

  -Online RMV crash reports unavailable until February 21st

  >BUSINESS: Central Mass. business by the numbers

  -UMass Medical School renames its consulting division

  -Local attorney finds a niche in commercial real estate and encourages other women to do the same

  >HEALTH: Potential fentanyl vax, test kits could combat opioid deaths

  -U.S. to stop offering free COVID vaccines this fall: What it means for Mass.

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

  >HOMES: 5 new properties for sale in Worcester

  >FOOD: Products including breakfast sandwiches, fruit cups recalled due to possible Listeria contamination

  >TV/STREAMING: Peacock streaming deal -- Take $20 off a yearly subscription

  >MOVIES: "80 for Brady"' finishes second at box office in opening weekend

  >CELEBRITY: "Murphy Brown" actor Charles Kimbrough dies at 86

  >ANIMALS: New cats, dogs, pets up for adoption at Worcester area shelters

  >GOOD NEWS (brought to you by Bertera Nissan): Courtroom left in tears as 5-year-old expresses love for his family in adoption hearing

  -Meanwhile, in Ohio, animal shelter will name litter box after your ex

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  -Full-time police officer, town of Paxton

  -Servers, cooks and grill staff at George's Coney Island

  -Line Cook at Canal District Restaurant

  -Home Care Case Managers at ESWA

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