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97.9 WHAV ♦ September 10, 2024 ♦ Public Media of New England, Inc.
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Haverhill Receives ‘Safe Streets and Roads for All’ Grant in Effort to End Main Street Traffic Deaths
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Haverhill has won a substantial federal grant to make temporary safety improvements along Main Street, near downtown, aimed at meeting a goal of zero pedestrian and bicyclist deaths. Haverhill Public Works Director Robert E. Ward said the $743,778 award is targeted to a stretch of Main Street, Route 125, from White’s Corner downtown to the Monument Square area. It will …
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Councilors to Hear Plans to Realign Three Bradford Streets to Reduce Automobile Crashes
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Haverhill city councilors are expected to sign off Tuesday night on realignment of three Bradford Streets in an attempt to reduce serious car crashes and injuries. In a memorandum to councilors, City Engineer John H. Pettis III explains consultant BSC Group has completed a new design for the intersections of Kingsbury Avenue, Willow Avenue and Chadwick Road. He says the …
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It’s Primary Day in New Hampshire. Here Are Some of The Races to Watch.
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by Annmarie Timmins, New Hampshire Bulletin September 10, 2024 Voters will cast ballots in Tuesday’s primary elections for dozens of elected offices, from two federal seats to the register of probate. There are a few contested races to watch, particularly two where the incumbents are not seeking reelection. The corner office The governor’s race is wide open for the first …
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Sections: Election Central, Region
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Plaistow, N.H., Police Arrest Three Minors After Investigation of Attempted Convenience Store Break
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Plaistow, N.H., Police have arrested three minors in connection with an attempted convenience store break in last month. Starting with shift officers and continuing with Plaistow detectives, police investigated the Wednesday, Aug. 14, early morning attempted break at Quick Mart, 18 Plaistow Road. Police Chief John J. Santoro said in a release Monday, investigators were able to identify a vehicle …
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Plaistow Fire Department Plans Sept.11 Memorial Ceremony
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The Plaistow, N.H., Fire Department plans a brief ceremony Wednesday to remember and honor those lost during the Sept. 11, 2001 attacks on America. The ceremony takes place at 8:46 a.m., the same time as the first commercial airliner, United Flight 11, struck between floors 93 and 99 of the North Tower of the World Trade Center in New York …
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Methuen Police Charge Two 14-Year-Old Students After Second Bomb Threat Hoax
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Two 14-year-olds were charged Sunday by Methuen Police for making bomb threats against Methuen High School—a day after a similar threat, deemed “not credible” was made Saturday against a city elementary school. Police Chief Scott J. McNamara revealed the latest incident Monday, saying police identified three suspects and charged two juveniles in connection with multiple threats made against the Methuen …
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Sections: Crime, Education, Region
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40th Special Field Games to Celebrate Special Athletes Saturday
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This Saturday’s 40th Special Field Games brings together more than 200 athletes, volunteers, coaches, and referees for a day of celebration and competition. Hosted by the Service Club of Andover, the event includes participants from various local organizations, including Knights of Columbus of Tewksbury and New Vision Pioneers. The games, which have been on hiatus for the past five years, …
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Sections: Community Spotlight, Region
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Supported in part by Merrimack Valley Credit Union
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Podcast: Haverhill Bank’s Mortimer Shares Stories From the City’s Deep Financial Institution History
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The banking business in Greater Haverhill has seen a many changes over the years and, similar to the person hawking programs at a sporting event, Haverhill Bank President and CEO Thomas L. Mortimer knows “you can’t tell the players without a program.” Serving as a local banker for more than 40 years, Mortimer is the “go-to” historian for the local …
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Sections: Business Bulletin, Haverhill, What's On?
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For more business news, listen to CBS National Business Correspondent Brian Banmiller’s “Banmiller on Business,” Monday-Friday, 9:45 a.m. and 12:45 p.m. on 97.9 WHAV.
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Today’s Obituaries
- Theresa J. “Terry” Ouellette
Featuring listings from all Haverhill funeral homes:
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- Berube-Comeau Funeral Home
- Brookside Chapel & Funeral Home
- Kevin B Comeau Funeral Home
- Dole Childs & Shaw Funeral Home
- Driscoll Funeral Home
- H.L. Farmer & Sons Funeral Homes
- Paul C. Rogers Funeral Homes
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Local News Every Weekday Strengthens Participation
It should come as no surprise that residents pay the most attention to local news during the week, aiming to leave weekends free for family and recreational pursuits.
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This is why WHAV, on-air, online, everywhere focuses on daily delivery of the most local news. Moreover, WHAV seeks to let listeners and readers know not just about what happened, but let them know what’s coming up. In this way, residents can participate at meetings and events, discuss their views and create change rather than find out about something they missed.
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Today’s Radio Highlights
- WIN for Breakfast: Local news, national and world news from CBS News, weather, traffic, sports and information. Win Damon is light, lively and local, 6-9 a.m. Guests: Boys and Girls Club of Greater Haverhill Executive Director Javier Bristol.
- Classic Hits: Favorites all day, except as indicated
- Local News: Every half hour from 6-9 a.m., hourly 9 a.m.-3 p.m., every half hour from 3-6 p.m.
- CBS News: Hourly, 24 hours a day, seven days a week, except as noted.
- Wave Weather: Meteorologist James Covington provides Merrimack Valley-specific reports, every half hour, 24 hours a day, seven days a week, except as noted.
- Community Spotlight: News of upcoming cultural and civic events, quarter past every hour.
- Mass Moments: Today in Massachusetts history, 6:45 a.m. and 3:45 p.m.
- Melinda’s Garden Moment: Melinda Myers offers tips, 7:45 and 4:45 p.m.
- Sound Beat: Hosted by Brett Barry, 8:45 a.m. and 5:45 p.m.
- Banmiller on Business: Hosted by CBS National Business Correspondent Brian Banmiller, 9:45 a.m. and 12:45 p.m.
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Car Chronicles: Hosted by CBS News AutoBeat Reporter Jeff Gilbert, 10:45 a.m. and 6:45 p.m.
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- Insight Daily: 11:45 a.m. and 1:45 p.m.
- Haverhill City Council: Live, 7 p.m.
- X Minus One: 10 p.m. and 1 a.m.
Wednesday’s Radio Highlights
- WIN for Breakfast: Local news, national and world news from CBS News, weather, traffic, sports and information. Win Damon is light, lively and local, 6-9 a.m. Guests: Haverhill Public-Private Partnership Director Allison Heartquist and Erin Padilla of the Rotary Club of Haverhill.
- Classic Hits: Favorites all day, except as indicated
- Local News: Every half hour from 6-9 a.m., hourly 9 a.m.-3 p.m., every half hour from 3-6 p.m.
- CBS News: Hourly, 24 hours a day, seven days a week, except as noted.
- Wave Weather: Meteorologist James Covington provides Merrimack Valley-specific reports, every half hour, 24 hours a day, seven days a week, except as noted.
- Community Spotlight: News of upcoming cultural and civic events, quarter past every hour.
- Mass Moments: Today in Massachusetts history, 6:45 a.m. and 3:45 p.m.
- Melinda’s Garden Moment: Melinda Myers offers tips, 7:45 and 4:45 p.m.
- Sound Beat: Hosted by Brett Barry, 8:45 a.m. and 5:45 p.m.
- Banmiller on Business: Hosted by CBS National Business Correspondent Brian Banmiller, 9:45 a.m. and 12:45 p.m.
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Car Chronicles: Hosted by CBS News AutoBeat Reporter Jeff Gilbert, 10:45 a.m. and 6:45 p.m.
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- Insight Daily: 11:45 a.m. and 1:45 p.m.
- Great Gildersleeve: 10 p.m. and 1 a.m.
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