Case Of Stolen Worcester Bones Gets New Life: Patch PM

WORCESTER, MA — It's a cloudy Friday and the overcast skies seem to be here to stay for the weekend. Here are the stories Patch has been keeping an eye on today in the MetroWest and Worcester areas.

An unusual Worcester case is back in the spotlight as a judge made an important ruling: the statements a man made to police about a Worcester grave robbery can be used in court. The case dates back to December 2015, when Amador Medina, of Hartford, Conn., was found in possession of five sets of bones in the apartment, according to court records.

Around MetroWest

Framingham AMC Theater Reopening Delayed Again

On Thursday, the AMC Theatres chain pushed back the reopening of cinemas until mid-to-late August. The theaters were supposed to reopen on July 30.

Wellesley Police And Red Cross Host Blood Drive

The Wellesley Police Department will host a blood drive with the American Red Cross from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Aug. 13 at the Wellesley police HQ.

Baypath Humane Society In Hopkinton Accepting Donations

The society announced on Friday that it would accept drop-off donations in its parking lot at 500 Legacy Farms on Saturday between 9 a.m. and 4 p.m.

Around Worcester

Motorcyclist, 19, Dies After Collision In Worcester

A 19-year-old Worcester man died Thursday night after colliding with a car along Lincoln Street in the Brittan Square area, according to police.

Worcester Sees Marked Increase In Coronavirus Cases

Worcester counted 63 new coronavirus cases for the week ending July 23, the first week-over-week increase since July 2.