Sports, arts and entertainment reporters join WHAV news team

HAVERHILL, Mass. — Carlos J. Olivera of Haverhill and Christine A. Ribeiro of North Reading joined WHAV last week as newsroom interns to gain knowledge of the broadcasting industry. Both provide production and reporting assistance to the local Internet radio station, which is also heard on a number of cable television stations. MORE

Newly issued federal registration preserves WHAV’s local legacy

WASHINGTON — The U.S. Patent and Trademark Office has awarded WHAV federal protection from service mark infringement. Federal registration was sought to ensure the call letters would forever be associated with audio broadcasting in Haverhill, Mass. MORE

Kane joins WHAV news team

HAVERHILL, Mass. — Kelsey Y. Kane of Amesbury, Mass., joined WHAV in February as a newsroom intern to gain knowledge of the broadcasting industry. She provides production and reporting assistance to the local Internet radio station, which is also heard on a number of cable television stations. MORE

WHAV Launches “Soft Gold” Format; Adds Second Station

WHAV, the Merrimack Valley’s Internet and cable television station, is launching its “Soft Gold” format at 6 p.m., Monday, Dec. 17 with a rebroadcast of “WHAV’s 60th Anniversary: A Promise Fulfilled” with Tom Bergeron, Gary Lapierre and Phil “The Voice” Christie. The station’s Top 40 music offerings are moving to a second station, “StreamingSuperstation.com.” MORE

WHAV Names McDowell Public Affairs Director

Karen McDowell was recently named public affairs director for WHAV, which provides soft rock music, news, weather and other programs via the World Wide Web at www.whav.net and affiliated cable television stations. MORE

Gene Weed Returns to WHAV After Nearly 40 Years

Leon E. “Gene” Weed was last heard on WHAV nearly 40 years ago.  He returns to the WHAV microphones at 8 p.m., Sunday, Sept. 9 with a special program, “Music of My Life.”  The broadcast, in association with the 60th anniversary of the launch of WHAV, may be heard on the Internet at WHAV.net and affiliated cable television stations in Andover, Groveland, Haverhill and Methuen. MORE

Bergeron, LaPierre, Christie Reflect on WHAV’s 60th Anniversary

Hollywood personality Tom Bergeron, recently retired WBZ anchor Gary LaPierre and popular radio personality Phil Christie will be on hand for “WHAV’s 60th Anniversary, ‘A Promise Fulfilled,’” Friday, March 16, over WHAV.NET and affiliated cable television stations. MORE