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97.9 WHAV ♦ November 01, 2024 ♦ Public Media of New England, Inc.
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Haverhill Could Raise Parking Fines Amid Issues with Amazon Contractors in Ward Hill
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The Haverhill City Council this week said it may raise parking fines throughout the city after hearing concerns about illegal parking by third-party Amazon drivers. Councilor Catherine P. Rogers said she received evidence from residents of Amazon trucks unloading and parked on the side of Boston Road and near Oxford Street in Ward Hill. “It could be overnight or a …
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In WHAV Interview Education Chief Says Students Won’t Take Test Seriously if Not Grad Requirement
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Tutwiler Also Responds to Petition Before Haverhill School Committee State Education Secretary Patrick Tutwiler, in a one-on-one interview with WHAV Wednesday, defended the state’s Massachusetts Comprehensive Assessment System—or MCAS—graduation requirement, saying students won’t otherwise take the test seriously. A ballot question voters will consider by Tuesday would, if passed, remove the graduation requirement. Massachusetts is just one of fewer than …
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Sections: Education, Haverhill, Region
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WHAV’s Most Important Drive for Local News Starts Today
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How to keep local communities informed has become one of the greatest challenges of our times as newsrooms continue to close or shrink nationwide. The formula showing the most promise nationally is nonprofit-owned media, such as WHAV. WHAV—on-air, online, in the daily Wavelengths eNewspaper, everywhere—delivers more local news, more news that matters and more often to the largest local audience …
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Sections: Haverhill, What's On?
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Methuen Police Arrest Three Teens in Shootings; 17-Year-Old Remains in Critical Condition
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Two 18-year-olds and a 16-year-old were arrested this week by Methuen Police in connection with a shooting on Boston Street in Methuen that left three people injured—including a 17-year-old that remains in critical condition. Methuen Police said last night that on Monday, Oct. 21, at about 1:03 a.m., they were dispatched to a report of gunfire and injuries in the …
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Civil Service Commission Backs Methuen Firing of Former Capt. Gallant After Salary Scandal
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The Massachusetts Civil Service Commission Thursday reversed a tentative decision and backed Methuen’s 2022 firing of then-Police Capt. Gregory Gallant. As WHAV reported more than two years ago, Mayor Neil Perry fired Gallant “following the completion of an extensive internal affairs investigation.” The Commission said it agreed with the city “notwithstanding a different recommendation” in 2023 from a Division of …
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Whittier Tech Open House Invites Students to Become Wild Cats at Sunday Open House
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Whittier Regional Vocational Technical High School is inviting students to find out why they should be a Wild Cat during this Sunday’s open house. Whittier Tech’s annual Open House for prospective students, families and the community takes place Sunday, Nov. 3, from 1-4 p.m., at the campus, 115 Amesbury Line Road, Haverhill. Attendees have an opportunity to take tours, learn …
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Sections: Education, Haverhill
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Virtual Workshop Explores IEP Basics for Parents and Professionals
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Haverhill’s Special Education Parent Advisory Council is hosting a virtual workshop with The Federation for Children with Special Needs on “Basic Rights: Understanding the IEP.” The program is designed to guide parents and professionals through the essentials of the Individualized Education Program. It covers the IEP’s structure, purpose and impact on a student’s educational experience. Topics include eligibility, the importance …
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Sections: Education, Haverhill
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Holy Apostles Greek Festival Offers Food, Music and Raffles Nov. 8-9
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Holy Apostles Saints Peter and Paul Greek Orthodox Church Greek Festival next week features homemade Greek food, pastries, live music and raffles. The Friday and Saturday, Nov. 8 and 9, event includes traditional Greek dishes, a variety of desserts and access to the Bakaliko Greek Market for festival-goers to browse and purchase Greek products. On Saturday night, the festival hosts …
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Sections: Community Spotlight
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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
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.
- 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.
Saturday’s Radio Highlights
- Classic Hits: Favorites all day, except as indicated
- Community Spotlight: News of upcoming cultural and civic events, quarter past every hour
- 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.
- Take Two Movie Review: 8:45 a.m. and 1:45 p.m.
- Mass Moments: Today in Massachusetts history, 6:45 a.m. and 2:45 p.m.
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Luke Slaughter of Tombstone: 10 p.m. and 1 a.m.
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Sunday’s Radio Highlights
- Classic Hits: Favorites all day, except as indicated
- Community Spotlight: News of upcoming cultural and civic events, quarter past every hour
- 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.
- Take Two Movie Review: 8:45 a.m. and 1:45 p.m.
- Mass Moments: Today in Massachusetts history, 6:45 a.m. and 2:45 p.m.
- Let George Do It: 10 p.m. and 1 a.m.
Monday’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.
- 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.
- Suspense: 10 p.m. and 1 a.m.
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