By Glen McGowan – Tuesday afternoon, Alex Cora told reporters that closer Matt Barnes is going on the COVID-19 IL. Barnes was a first-time All-Star this season for the Red Sox, recording 23 saves with a 2.30 ERA over 43 innings pitched. Another player who wasn’t named is also feeling unwell, Cora said. Barnes is … Continue reading Red Sox Pitcher Matt Barnes Placed On COVID-19 IL

By Tiffany Williams – The Worcester Red Sox have now won three straight games and in a six game homestand against the Buffalo Bisons, the WooSox won 4 of 6. Chris Sale had an impressive peroformance on Saturday, allowing one run on five hits and one walk while striking out seven in five innings. Sale … Continue reading Worcester Red Sox Shutdown Buffalo 8-1

Photo Credit: Kate Foultz By Tiffany Williams – It’s been some real baseball at Polar Park this season and the fans, typical New England fans have been absolutely wild about the WooSoox. 9,508 fans attended Saturdays game five of a six game homestand against the Buffalo Bisons. Today was Sale Day at Polar Park with … Continue reading Worcester Red Sox Beat Buffalo Bisons 4-2

By Tiffany Williams – Friday night the WooSox looked like a much different team and were alive from the start of the game. Friday night’s starting lineup was much different than what we have been seeing. While Marcus Wilson and Jonathan Araúz were not in the starting lineup, Yairo Munoz, Jeter Downs, Josh Ockimey and … Continue reading WooSox Beat Bisons 6-2 In The Canal District

By Tiffany Williams – Red Sox announced Thursday that Tanner Houck has been optioned to the WooSox. The reason for this move is because the Red Sox need to reduce their roster from 27 to 26. Houck’s performance with the Red Sox hasn’t been that of an elite player but that of an okay starter. … Continue reading Tanner Houck Optioned To The WooSox For Roster Management

By Tammie Mitchell - With the retirement of Secretary of Public Safety and Security Tom Turco, Governor Charlie Baker announced current Undersecretary for Law Enforcement Terrence Reidy will become Acting Secretary of Public Safety and Security. Reidy has served as Undersecretary for Law Enforcement within the Executive Office of Public Safety and Security since 2019, … Continue reading Former Worcester Assistant District Attorney Appointed Acting Secretary of Public Safety and Security

By Tammie Mitchell - Governor Charlie Baker announced Friday that Executive Office of Public Safety and Security Secretary Thomas Turco, III. Secretary Turco is retiring after more than 30 years of working in public service. “Since taking office, our Administration has been deeply committed to ensuring the safety and security of the residents, families and … Continue reading Massachusetts Executive Office of Public Safety and Security Secretary Retiring

By Tiffany Williams – It came down to the wire but finally the Boston Red Sox made the official announcement that they made a deal with the Washington Nationals. Kyle Schwarber, is who the Red Sox will be getting and it makes perfect since seeing the Red Sox need an upgrade at first base. Some … Continue reading Red Sox Get Kyle Schwarber From The Nationals

By Tiffany Williams - Tuesday night the Worcester Red Sox game was postponed yet again due to rain. During each game the Worcester Red Sox honors our community heroes through their "In Debt To A Vet Program." At Tuesday night's game the Worcester Red Sox were suppose to honor a father and son who both … Continue reading “In Debt To A Vet” – U.S. Marines Dave Beech And Tom Beech

By Efrem Awet - Around 6:40 p.m. Wednesday night officers assigned to the Worcester Police Vice Squad executed a search warrant at 1040 Main Street. Prior to executing the search warrant, officers conducted surveillance of the target location, the area around the target location and individuals in that area. Worcester Police confirmed Wednesday night, "Officers … Continue reading Worcester Police Arrest 2 Men For Drug Trafficking And Distribution

By Linda Hilson - On Saturday night a State Police trooper just around 11 p.m., pulled over a vehicle for driving erratically on Route 28 in Bourne. The trooper gave the driver of the vehicle a sobriety test and determined that the driver was intoxicated. The driver was Mary Lyons, the Mattapoisett Chief of Police. … Continue reading Mattapoisett Chief of Police Arrested For OUI

By Tammie Mitchell - Claude Joseph, the acting Prime Minister of Haiti said on Monday that he will cede power, Joseph has been acting PM since the assassination of President Jovenel Moise but his leadership has been disputed. Before his assassination, President Moise appointed Ariel Henry to be PM and Henry has been recognized as … Continue reading Ariel Henry To Become New Prime Minister Of Haiti

By Naomi Solis - Already starting to see signs of Covid-19 with the Tokyo Games. On Sunday, organizers of the Tokyo Games confirmed that two athletes tested positive fo COVID-19. Organizer however did not identify the athletes who tested positive. The South African Football Association confirmed that two players and a video analyst had tested … Continue reading 3 Olympic Athletes And 1 Olympic Committee Member Test Positive For COVID-19

7/10/21 Hector Noel Franceschi, 33, of Worcester was arrested at 950 Main St. Worcester for firearm store improperly, firearm use in felony, possession large capacity firearm/feeding device, possession of firearm without FID, possession large capacity firearm, carrying a loaded firearm without a license, possession of ammunition without a FID and possession with intent to distribute … Continue reading Worcester Police Arrests – June 10 – June 13

https://youtu.be/_hmv9ruCZ5c By Tiffany Williams - Friday, 23 recruits graduated from the Worcester Olice Academy, becomg Worcester Police officers and one recruit, graduated from the academy, becoming an Auburn police officer. The graduation held at Worcester Technical High School was presided over by Chief Steven M. Sargent, attended by Worcester police command staff, local political leaders … Continue reading Worcester Police Recruits Officially Sworn In As Worcester Police Officers

By Tiffany Williams - Tropical storms bring heavy rain and winds that can damage buildings, block roads and knock out power. People with certain health conditions, especially those who require medication, need to have a safety plan in place in case an emergency strikes. Here’s how you can keep yourself and your family safe and … Continue reading How to Prepare for a Tropical Storm

By Edward Espinosa - On Wednesday the highest court in DC suspended Rudy Giuliani from practicing law in the Washington. Wednesdays decision come just a couple weeks after Giuliani was suspended from practicing law in New York. The Decision in New York was mad as a result of Giuliani's public comments about the 2021 election. … Continue reading Giuliani Suspended From Practicing Law In DC

By Naomi Solis - As of Wednesday 18 additional victims were found in the rubble of the Surfside condo collapse, bringing the total death toll to 54. As additional victims were found the decision was also made to switch the focus from rescue to recovery. At a press conference Wednesday night, Mayor Daniella Levine Cava … Continue reading Focus At Surfside Condo Collapse Switches Fron Search And Rescue To Recovery

By Kendrick Jones – The victim of an early Monday morning shooting in Wilmington, Delaware has been identified as Matima Miller, better known on the social media platform, TikTok as Swavy and Babyface. Police in Delaware have confirmed that the shooting was just before 11 a.m. on the 700 Block of Elbert Place. Miller was … Continue reading TikTok Star Shot And Killed In Wilmington, Delaware

By Amanda Somers - As the result of a federal grand jury indictment, today Malisha Pitt, 49, of Cambridge was arrested in connection with fraudulently receiving Social Security disability benefits, Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) benefits and Section 8 housing assistance.    Pitt, was indicted on three counts of theft of public funds and she made … Continue reading Cambridge Woman Arrested For Theft Of Public Funds

By Glen McGowan - Worcester Police have confirmed that a women has been arrested at a McDonald’s on Shrewsbury Street after she stole a truck and led police on a chase. That police chase went through city streets as well as the towns of Grafton and Millbury. At one point the women hit and dragged … Continue reading Worcester Police Officer Hit And Dragged During Police Chase, Woman Arrested

By Michael Figueroa - Sunday night, officers with the Worcester Police Department were dispatched to the area of Bell Pond for a report of a lifeguard being attacked. Upon arrival officers located a male, 17, who had been stabbed. He was transported to an area hospital to be treated and Worcester Police say thet his … Continue reading Lifeguard Attacked At Bell Pond Beach

By Hannah McDowell -  Worcester Police say that on Thursday they received calls for a gray Saturn driving through Hope Cemetery at a high rate of speed. While the call was sent out to officers in the area, officers assigned to the Worcester Police Vice Squad realized that it was a vehicle that they were … Continue reading Worcester Police Vice Squad Arrest Two Men For Trafficking Heroin And Distribution Of Cocaine

By Tiffany Williams - Go To A Wine Tasting This year the Worcester Wine Festival’s Grand Tasting, presented by Mass Food & Wine, will take place on the field at Polar Park on Saturday, August 28, from 12 p.m. - 4 p.m. Since 2017, thousands of food and wine enthusiasts have attended the Worcester Wine … Continue reading Three Summer Bucket List Ideas

By Tiffany Williams – Thursday nights the Worcester Red Sox first resumed game 2 of 6 against the RailRiders which was suspended Wednesday night because of weather coditions in the area. After given up the last six games, the Worcester Red Sox looked a little better on both sides of the ball and won game … Continue reading Worcester Red Sox Fall To The RailRiders, 1-0 In 5 Inning Game

By Tiffany Williams - Tuesday night the WooSox were back home at Polar Park for game one of heir six game  homestand against the RailRiders, the triple-A team for the newNew York Yankees. In the bottom of the second Jarren Duran hit his 14th homer of the season to get the WooSox on the board … Continue reading WooSox Fall TO RailRiders And Boston Red Sox Win Six Straight

By Michael Figueroa - Tuesday night before the start of game one of the WooSox vs the RailRiders, Red Sox Hall of Famer and Worcester Red Sox Chairman & Principal Owner Larry Lucchino and Polar Park Design Advisor Janet Marie Smith cut the ribbon to the new Gate A on Plymouth Street. The new gate … Continue reading WooSox Officially Open Gate A On Plymouth

By Tiffany Williams - Wednesday night at approximately 11:18 PM, officers with the Boston Police Department, assigned to District B-2 were dispatched to a call for a man shot at 38 Warren St. In the Roxbury section of the city. Upon arrival officers located the victim who was suffering from multiple gunshot wounds. The victim … Continue reading Boston Police Investigating Monday Night Shooting On Warren Street

By Tiffany Williams - Monday morning the U.S. Department of State officially designated Ousmane Illiassou Djibo, also known as Petit Chapori as a Specially Designated Global Terrorist. Under section 1(a)(ii)(B) of Executive Order (E.O.) 13224, this designation by the United States generally prohibits Americans and American organizations from engaging in any transactions with Djibo. It … Continue reading Ousmane Illiassou Djibo Now A Specially Designated Global Terrorist By United States

By Glen McGowan - In Hamden, CT. firefighters on Saturday night responded to a structure fire that quickly turned into a 5-alarm blaze. The fire on Mix Ave broke out just after 11:30 p.m. and no one was injured but dozens have been left without a place to live. It took crews almost eight hours … Continue reading 5-Alarm Structure Fire In Hamden, CT.

By Christine O'Connor - Police in Vernon, CT. are investigating a shooting at the Motel 6 off the Hartford Turnpike. Police say that the shooting happened just before 4PM. Police have confirmed that the the victim is a male, in his thirties and is deceased. Police also, have confirmed that a suspect has been taken … Continue reading Police In Vernon, CT Investigating A Fatal Shooting

By Kendrick Jones - Friday night, officers with the Boston Police Department, assigned to District A-1 responded to a call of a person with a gun in the area of Tremont Street and Stuart Street. As officers arrived on scene they were informed that an Asian male was walking in the area with a machine … Continue reading Boston Police Arrest Man With A Replica Rifle And An Active Straight Warrant

By Tiffany Williams - The two victims fatally shot in Winthrop on Saturday, have been identified as David Green and Ramona Cooper. Cooper was shot three times in the back and Green was shot four times in the head and three times in the torso. David Green is a retired Massachusetts State Trooper and Ramona … Continue reading Retired Mass State Trooper And An Air Force Veteran Fatally Shot In Winthrop

By Adam Washburn - Friday, Lynn Police Department arrested Michael Tate in connection with the shooting of a 15-year-old girl in the area of North Common Terrace. The victim was taken to Massachusetts General Hospital and is expected to survive. Tate will be arraigned on Monday at Lynn District Court. At this time there is … Continue reading Lynn Police Arrest Suspect From Friday Shooting

By Tiffany Williams - With Rochester now in our rearview mirror, it's time to focus on the week ahead. The WooSox are returning home to Polar Park for a 6 game homestand against Yankees AAA, the RailRiders who are in first place in the Northeast Division. After a six game stretch against the Rochester Red … Continue reading The Week Ahead At Polar Park

By Tiffany Williams - Sunday was game six of six between the WooSox and the Rochester Red Wings. Rochester came into this one scoring early, with Blake Swihart, Carter Kieboom and Jake Noll scoring for Rochester in the bottom of 1st to make it a 3-0, Rochester game. In the bottom of the 2nd, Jecksson … Continue reading WooSox Fall 8-4 To The Rochester Red Wings

By Tiffany Williams - What started out as a peaceful hot summer Saturday in Winthrop, at 2:41 p.m., quickly turned into a chaotic and deadly day. It was at the corner of Shirley and Cross Streets where a stolen truck crashed, the driver witnesses say climbed out of the truck, climbed over a fence, started … Continue reading Winthrop Police Investigating Fatal Shooting Incident

By Tiffany Williams - Authorities have not yet identified the victims of a deadly shooting in Winthrop on Saturday but sources have confirmed, a retired Massachusetts State Trooper was allegedly shot. As the body of that trooper was taken to the Chief Medical Examiner’s office in Boston, a group of state troopers, Boston police officers … Continue reading Retired Massachusetts State Trooper Shot And Killed In Winthrop

By Kayla Thomas - Sunday will be partly sunny, with a high near 91. Southwest wind 11 to 16 mph, with gusts as high as 29 mph. Sunday night will be partly cloudy, with a low around 72. Southwest wind 10 to 13 mph. Monday will be mostly sunny, with a high near 96. Heat … Continue reading Weather Update – Sunday And Monday The Heat Is Moving In

By Naomi Solis - Two buses called the "Vax Bus" began making their way around Massachusetts on Saturday and will travel throughout the Bay State through July 15. The buses are expected to reach about twelve communities, will spend a day or two in each community and the buses will host three free vaccine clinics … Continue reading Massachusetts Rolls Out Vaccination Buses

By Tiffany Williams - Saturday night the Worcester Red Sox lost 6-10, in game five of a six game stretch against the Rochester Red Wings. In the top of the 1st, Jarren Duran scored to get the WooSox on the board early in this contest and make it a 1-0, WooSox game. In the bottom … Continue reading WooSox Fall Four Straight To Rochester While Victory Is Sweet At Fenway And Bravehearts Snap Back

By Tiffany Williams - WooSox The WooSox have not been looking good on the road against Rochester. This six game stretch started on Tuesday night with the WooSox winning 10-6 but then someone turned off the lights on the WooSox who lost game two on Wednesday night, 3-5 (Rochester). Thursday night, could they have snapped … Continue reading Sports Rewind – WooSox, Boston Red Sox And The C’s Get Their Guy

By Amanda Truett - On Friday, five people were indicted in five separate cases in Worcester County Superior Court. Jose Andre Diaz was indicted by a grand jury for trafficking in more than 10 grams of fentanyl. Jose Ojeda-Cruz was indicted by a grand jury for trafficking in 36 grams or more, less than 100 … Continue reading 5 People Indicted In Worcester County Superior Court

By Pat Dawson Thursday night, Worcester Police arrested Dana Gaul, 43, of 118 McCarthy St. Cherry Valley. Gaul was arrested on a straight warrant for murder. On November 24, 2020 Worcester Police responded to a report of a fight at 96 Water Street. Upon arrival officers located Jehlon Rose stabbed multiple times.  Rose was transported … Continue reading Cherry Valley Man Indicted For Murder Of Jehlon Rose In Worcester