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97.9 WHAV ♦ October 15, 2024 ♦ Public Media of New England, Inc.
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Today is White Cane Safety Day as Recognized by Haverhill Mayor and City Council
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Today is White Cane Safety Day, an annual event to raise awareness and advocate for the rights of people with visual disabilities. The Haverhill City Council recently approved a proclamation to recognize White Cane Awareness Day to celebrate the achievements and independence of the city’s blind and visually impaired residents. The white cane is used by individuals who are blind …
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Haverhill School Leaders Share Thoughts on Upcoming MCAS Ballot Question
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Haverhill School Committee members recently gave their takes on a ballot question in November which would, if passed, remove the graduation requirement for the Massachusetts Comprehensive Assessment System—or MCAS. Several members, including such as Vice Chairman Paul A. Magliocchetti, Erica Diaz and Jill Story said they are voting yes on the initiative, which removes the test’s graduation requirement. Diaz said …
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Sections: Education, Haverhill
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North Andover Historical Society Presents ‘Witch Way to Salem?’
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The North Andover Historical Society is offering a series of events to explore the history of the Andover Witch Hysteria of 1692. Continuing from Friday, Oct. 18, through Tuesday, Oct. 29, at various locations, the program features documentaries, expert speakers and films that examine this period. Each event is free for members of the North Andover Historical Society and $10 …
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Sections: Community Spotlight, Region
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Supported in part by Merrimack Valley Credit Union
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Basiliere to be Honored by Merrimack Valley Chamber at Annual Veterans Breakfast
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Haverhill City Councilor Ralph T. Basiliere is this year’s recipient of Merrimack Valley Chamber of Commerce’s U.S. Marine Corps. Sgt. Johanny Rosario Pichardo Memorial Award. Basiliere, a disabled former U.S. Marine Corps veteran, will be presented with the award when the Chamber holds its Annual Veterans Recognition Breakfast, Friday, Nov. 1, from 7:30-9 a.m., at Maria’s Restaurant/Galleria Banquet Room, 81 …
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Sections: Business Bulletin, Haverhill, Region
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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
- Paula Jane (Ryan) Savoie
- Cynthia S. Gagnon
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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There’s So Much Going On
As someone who follows local news presented by 97.9 WHAV, you surely have noticed the ever-growing number of important stories and events presented daily.
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Whether it is pent up demand or a new trend, the numbers of events and critical happenings also have grown substantially. And, only WHAV reliably covers these developments.
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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: Haverhill City Clerk Kaitlin M. Wright and Veterans Northeast Outreach Center Executive Director William Kelly.
- 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.
- 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 High School Resource Officer Dan Trocki and Whittier Regional Vocational Technical High School Superintendent Maureen Lynch.
- 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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