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97.9 WHAV ♦ October 24, 2024 ♦ Public Media of New England, Inc.
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Haverhill Fire Reports Improved Response Times Amid Increased Staffing
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The Haverhill Fire Department has seen its response times decrease amid a sharp increase in headcount growth over the last six months. The City Council on Tuesday heard from Fire Chief Robert M. O’Brien, who said the work has been more than a year in the making. O’Brien, addressing the body at the request of Councilors Ralph T. Basiliere and …
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Haverhill Rotary to Honor Carroll, Triplett, Turner and Healy at Veterans Awards Breakfast
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The Rotary Club of Haverhill honors three veterans who continue to serve their communities through volunteerism and the Club’s Service Award recipient early in November. The Ninth Annual Veterans Awards Breakfast honors Haverhill Firefighter Tim Carroll, David Triplett and Carl Turner. Rotary Club member and program chair Kathy Fitts discussed the upcoming event recently on WHAV’s “Win for Breakfast” program. …
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Sections: Community Spotlight, Haverhill
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Local Journalism Tells You the Way It Is
“Let the truth…undisguised, naked, terrible as it is, stand out before us.”
—John Greenleaf Whittier
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WHAV is Greater Haverhill’s only public radio station and nonprofit local news service.
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Members and underwriters of Greater Haverhill’s only public radio station and nonprofit local news service help make local news available because they realize an informed public makes for better neighbors, employees, volunteers, customers, leaders and voters. Review the easy giving options at WHAV.
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Thank you to those donors who help pay for original local news reporting that is shared with the community.
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Zeigler Wins Backing of Sen. Markey and Congresswoman Trahan in Governor’s Council Contest
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Sen. Edward J. Markey and Congresswoman Lori Trahan both recently endorsed Governor’s Council candidate Eunice D. Zeigler. Democrat Zeigler, a former Methuen city councilor, is running against Republican Anne Manning-Martin, a Peabody city councilor since 2008, for the open seat. “We need leaders on the Governor’s Council who will fight for justice and transparency, and Eunice Zeigler brings that mission …
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Sections: Election Central, Region
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Former Gov. Baker Endorses Republican Manning-Martin in Governor’s Council Race
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Former Gov. Charlie Baker recently endorsed Republican Anne Manning-Martin is her bid for 5th District Governor’s Council. Manning-Martin, a Peabody city councilor since 2008, is running for the open seat against Democrat Eunice D. Zeigler, a former Methuen city councilor. “Take it from me—we sorely need Anne Manning-Martin to bring healthy balance to the Governor’s Council,” Baker said, “Anne has …
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Sections: Election Central, Region
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Accreditation Team Visits Pentucket Regional High School for Periodic Review
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A team of educators is visiting Pentucket Regional High School as part of the school’s accreditation review. Principal Brenda Erhardt said in a release the accreditation visit is conducted under the direction of the Commission on Public Schools of the New England Association of Schools and Colleges. The team conducts an independent, professional assessment of how the High School aligns …
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Sections: Education, Region
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YWCA Northeastern Massachusetts to Celebrate Community at Annual Fall Fest Fundraiser
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YWCA Northeastern Massachusetts hosts its 7th Annual Fall Fest Thursday night with raffles, games, entertainment and refreshments. Held during Domestic Violence Awareness Month, the fundraiser aims to highlight the YWCA’s work promoting peace, justice and dignity for women and families across Essex County and the Merrimack Valley. It takes place Thursday, Oct. 24, from 5:30-8:30 p.m., at Merrimack Valley Golf …
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Sections: Community Spotlight, Region
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Haverhill Musical Duo Presents ‘History and Legends Through Song’ Tonight at Buttonwoods
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The Haverhill musical duo Sultana Thursday presents “History and Legends Through Song,” featuring two original songs about Haverhill history. One song focuses on the historical figure Hannah Duston, while the other addresses the struggles of 19th-century women in the shoe factories advocating for fair pay. Sultana consists of Haverhill residents Jon and Li Waterman, both lifelong musicians and songwriters. Jon, …
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Sections: Community Spotlight, Haverhill
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Women’s Business League & 411 Cares Hosts Glow Golf Fundraiser Thursday Night
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The Women’s Business League and 411 Cares host the Third Annual Glow Golf fundraiser Thursday, offering participants a night golf experience with glow-in-the-dark balls and illuminated fairways. There will also be raffles, door prizes and an auction with items valued up to $6,000. Food will be available and there will be a cash bar. Spectator tickets are $25 each. As …
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Sections: Business Bulletin, Haverhill
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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
- Michael Eliot Sherr
- Marilyn M. Savery
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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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. Guest: MeVa Transit Administrator Noah S. Berger.
- 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 School Committee: Live. 7 p.m.
- Our Miss Brooks: 10 p.m. and 1 a.m.
Friday’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: Mollie MacIntosh, regional winner of 2024 MLB Pitch, Hit & Run Finals going to the World Series, and Haverhill Bank Vice President Compliance Liz Cronin discusses protections against fraud.
- 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.
- All Request Friday Night: Chris Porter, live, 6:15 p.m. Call 978-374-1900.
- Couple Next Door: 10 p.m. and 1 a.m.
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