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97.9 WHAV ♦ December 10, 2024 ♦ Public Media of New England, Inc.
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Of course, there’s local news today…and plenty of it below.
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Democracy needs you. News needs you.
Giving to WHAV Means Supporting Local News Everywhere
There are only a few weeks left to ensure local news coverage in the year ahead.
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Until Dec. 31, new or increased contributions to nonprofit WHAV are matched dollar-for-dollar up to $1,000 by NewsMatch. What’s more, new monthly donations are matched 12 times!
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If you’ve been putting off a donation, consider this: WHAV breaks stories first that are later picked up by newspapers, online sites and other media. Your support of WHAV keeps the news coming everywhere.
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You’ll be in good company too thanks to recent donations from Tom Grannemann, Jonathan Campbell, Bryan Winn, Sen. Barry Finegold and others.
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Give today to Greater Haverhill’s only public radio station and nonprofit local news service.
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Haverhill Firefighters Return to City Council Tonight with ‘Positive’ Staffing Progress Report
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Five years ago, the Haverhill firefighters’ union told city councilors about the need for more staffing, and Tuesday return to the legislators with a “mostly positive” progress report. Haverhill Firefighters Local 1011 President Tim Carroll and Secretary Ryan Fairbanks return to what is now an enlarged City Council as well as an expanded fire department. Both are now stepping down …
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Barrett Offers Free Downtown Parking Through Christmas Day to Support Haverhill Businesses
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Haverhill is bringing back free parking downtown through Christmas to give local merchants a boost before the holiday. Mayor Melinda E. Barrett said Friday free parking in the various city-owned parking lots and along streets in the central business district is in effect through Christmas day, Dec. 25. “It’s my hope that this will make it easier for residents to …
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Plaistow’s Old Home Day Committee Seeks Volunteers at Tuesday Night Meeting
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The Old Home Day Committee of Plaistow, N.H., is meeting Tuesday night and calling for volunteers to attend. Residents are asked to attend Tuesday, Dec. 10, at 6 p.m., at the Historical Society Museum, 127 Main St. The Committee warns, “Without the help of volunteers, there will not be a 2025 Old Home Day.”
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Lawrence Man Pleads Not Guilty After Fentanyl, Methamphetamine Found at Day Care Center
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A 40-year-old Lawrence man pleaded not guilty at his arraignment Monday to trafficking in drugs found at a registered day care center. Antonio “Tony” Solano was arraigned in Lawrence District Court on charges of trafficking in 36 grams or more of fentanyl, two counts of trafficking in more than 10 grams of fentanyl, distribution of methamphetamine, distribution of a Class …
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Former Lawrence Chief of Staff Pleads Guilty to Collecting Child Pornography Files
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The former chief of staff to the mayor of Lawrence pleaded guilty Friday in federal court in Boston to transporting and possessing child sexual abuse material. Fifty-year-old Jhovanny Martes-Rosario pleaded guilty to transportation of child pornography and possession of child pornography. U.S. District Court Chief Judge F. Dennis Saylor IV scheduled sentencing for March 10. As WHAV reported in April …
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Pentucket Regional School District Launches Hall of Fame, Seeks Nominations January-April
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Pentucket Regional School District is launching a Hall of Fame to honor alumni, athletes, educators and community members who have made significant contributions. Superintendent Justin Bartholomew and Principal Brenda Erhardt said the Hall of Fame will solicit nominations beginning Jan. 1, in three categories—Legacy Employees, Alumni and Benefactors. Legacy Employees could include teachers, coaches, custodians or administrators and must have …
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Haverhill Council on Aging Brings ‘Trivia and Tunes’ to Seniors
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The Haverhill Council on Aging is offering “Trivia and Tunes,” a free program combining trivia questions tailored for seniors with musical clues from artists such as Frank Sinatra, the Beatles, Rosemary Clooney and Elvis Presley. “Trivia and Tunes” takes place Wednesday, Dec. 11, from 11 a.m. to noon, at the Haverhill Citizens Center, 10 Welcome St. The event is sponsored …
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Sections: Community Spotlight, Haverhill
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Supported in part by Merrimack Valley Credit Union
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Emmaus Receives $30,000 Donation in Annual Giving by Merrimack Valley Credit Union
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Merrimack Valley Credit Union recently donated $30,000 to Emmaus of Haverhill, the nonprofit’s longest running and largest partner, having donated more than half a million dollars over 30 years. Emmaus is a nonprofit that provides emergency shelter and affordable housing to families and individuals facing homelessness. It also offers supportive services including homelessness prevention, rehousing and stabilization, career services, parental …
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Sections: Business Bulletin
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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
- Brian Skafas
- Thomas M. Dorsey
- Marie Louise “Mary” Merrill
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: 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 Jillian Lemieux, Haverhill runner preparing for Boston Marathon.
- 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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