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Businessman pleads guilty to using Worcester check-cashing service to hide $10 million
The owner of a temporary Massachusetts employment agency pleaded guilty Monday in federal district court to hiding $10 million in company assets and filing false income tax returns over a four-year period by using a Worcester-based check cashing service. Su Nguyen, 60, of Quincy, the owner and operator of General Employment Services, pleaded guilty to aiding and assisting the filing of false tax returns, according to the office of Acting U.S. Attorney Joshua S. Levy. Scheduling is...
A look back at the first month of Worcester's Crime Gun Intelligence Unit
WORCESTER, Mass. — The Worcester Police Department’s Crime Gun Intelligence Unit was launched one month ago. The unit targets the most dangerous people involved in firearm-related offenses, including repeat gun offenders, with a top priority of getting illegal firearms off the streets. Lieutenant Sean Murtha said the work...
Impact of school budget cuts: 86 classroom teachers, 70 support staff, 22 administrators
WORCESTER ― School Superintendent Rachel Monárrez is proposing to cut 86 classroom teaching positions and 70 student support positions as well as five vacant psychologist positions and two positions based out of the Chandler YMCA building in order to close a $22 million deficit. In addition to reducing...
Check out the seedings and schedule for the Central Mass. softball tournament
The road to a Central Mass. championship starts next week, and the Central Mass. Athletic Directors Association has released the seedings and schedule for the softball playoffs. Class A. Monday's semifinals. No. 3 Nashoba at No. 2 St. Paul, 4 p.m. No. 4 Leominster at No. 1 Wachusett, 4 p.m.
The Palmer Navigation Center—Meeting Community Needs
Homelessness. Vagrancy. Hunger. These are problems every community grapples with. And, as Jesus reminded His followers, “ye have the poor always with you,” (Matthew 26:11). According to the US Interagency Council on Homelessness, more than half of all Americans live paycheck to paycheck and are only one crisis away from homelessness.
Vision for Southbridge is providing free eye exams and glasses
SOUTHBRIDGE, Mass. — The Health Foundation of Central Massachusetts is helping Southbridge Public Schools partner with 20/20 Onsite to provide eye exams and glasses, if needed, at no cost to students and their families. This month, 20/20 Onsite is bringing their Mobile Vision Clinic to Southbridge schools. Students at...
Piglets and poses: Introducing the newest yoga trend taking Spencer by storm
SPENCER ― It's no secret that spending time with animals holds a multitude of benefits. According to the American Heart Association, having a pet has shown to raise fitness levels, help lower stress, cholesterol and blood pressure, all while aiding depression and boosting serotonin levels. There's a reason dogs are known as man's best friend.
Thousands of people attend job fair at DCU Center
WORCESTER, Mass — More than 100 employers were at the DCU Center in Worcester for a job fair Tuesday. Organizers said it was their largest event of the year. About 2,000 people searching for a job registered in advance for the fair. MassHire said that in central Massachusetts, the...
With councilors watching, ex-cable advisory members air frustration over Spectrum negotiations
WORCESTER — A day after it was reported several members of the Cable TV Advisory Committee resigned to protest City Manager Eric D. Batista’s announcement that the city would begin the renewal process with cable provider Spectrum, city councilors said Tuesday they hoped the city could work to mend fences. Batista said Tuesday...
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