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Friday, August 15th, 2025
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Good morning, Worcester. Here's your local news at a glance for Friday, the 15th of August.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Matthew T. Ohman, a 41-year-old animal control officer with the Worcester Police Department for 12 years, died on Aug. 10 while playing basketball with his family — colleagues recalled his warm heart and dedication to supporting both animals and people. His loss deeply affected all who knew him in the community. Telegram & Gazette
- ➤ Former Worcester Police Chief Gary Gemme, a Navy veteran and writer, died last week at his home in Shrewsbury after his second battle with cancer, and he was surrounded by his family — he served 33 years with the department and is remembered for his lasting dedication to the community. MassLive
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ Charles Chip Norton, linked to the Mercantile Center, filed for Chapter 7 bankruptcy on June 23 in U.S. Bankruptcy Court and owes over $1.7 million while facing creditor claims that some papers say reach up to $70 million; his filing marks a significant setback for his downtown business ventures. MassLive
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Worcester Public Schools have finalized 104 bus routes for nearly 12,000 students as they prepare for the 2025-26 school year, which begins Aug. 25 for Grades 1-12 and Aug. 28 for pre-kindergarten and kindergarten. The switch to managing transportation in-house has improved efficiency—plans include adding 20 electric buses by the end of fall. Telegram & Gazette
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ 24 Mill St., once a movie theater, is being repurposed as a new management and maintenance center for the Worcester Housing Authority—expected to open in two years at a cost of $800,000 to support repair services on the west side. MassLive
- ➤ Worcester Police Department announced that Animal Control Officer Matthew Ohman, 41, died suddenly on August 10th after winning a family basketball game — he served for 12 years and is survived by his wife and two children. This Week In Worcester
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ Patients in a Phase I/II trial of a dual vector gene therapy for GM2 gangliosidosis at UMass Chan Medical School showed a biochemical correction of the disease with minimal adverse reactions—treatment led to extended oral feeding and milder seizures while researchers plan to develop a single vector to deliver more therapeutic DNA. This progress offers hope for improved quality of life for affected children. UMass Chan Medical School
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Chris Martin, owner of the Chili Peppers, is hosting his sold-out Cosmic Baseball event at Polar Park this weekend that blends traditional baseball with glowing black-light effects—featuring lasers, bubbles and live music. Fans will enjoy a pre-game block party followed by a game with interactive fan opportunities as part of his seven-stop tour. Radio Worcester
- ➤ Holy Cross women's soccer hosted Fairfield on Aug. 14 at Linda Johnson Smith Soccer Stadium, where freshman Aubrey Haesche made four saves as Maddy Theriault scored in the 15th minute to give Fairfield a 1-0 win. The Crusaders will play Northeastern at 1 p.m. Sunday at Parsons Field. Telegram & Gazette
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Grace Tyler Concert
7-11 p.m. — Indian Ranch — Cost info not provided — Enjoy an evening with Texas singer/songwriter Grace Tyler as she performs her music in a scenic venue.
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Glenn Miller Orchestra Concert
2:00 – 3:30 PM — Stadium Theatre — $31, $36, $41 — Experience the classic sounds of the legendary Glenn Miller Orchestra, still captivating audiences worldwide.
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Toad The Wet Sprocket Concert
6:30 p.m. — Tree House Brewing Company — Ticket prices vary — Enjoy an evening of live music at the Summer Stage in Charlton.
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Summer Concerts on the Plaza featuring Holdin’ Back the 60’s
11:30 a.m. — The Hanover Theatre and Conservatory for the Performing Arts — Free entry — Experience the groovy sounds of the 60s as Holdin’ Back the 60’s brings nostalgia to life.
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May Queen - Zeppelin Tribute
7-10 p.m. — Electric Haze Llc — Tickets starting at $18.53 — Experience a tribute to Led Zeppelin with May Queen performing live.
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Dawes Concert
7 p.m. — Tree House Brewing Company — Ticket prices vary — Enjoy an evening of live music at a popular local brewery.
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Thousand Below Concert
7-8:30 p.m. — Palladium — Cost not specified — Experience the atmospheric and emotional sounds of Thousand Below in an engaging live performance.
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