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97.9 WHAV ♦ January 21, 2025 ♦ Public Media of New England, Inc.
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Officials Urge Caution in Area Communities Where Open Burning is Allowed Through May 1
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While open burning season began last week in area communities, state officials are urging caution after, what they called, an unprecedented fall fire season in Massachusetts and as wildfires rage in California. State Fire Marshal Jon M. Davine, Department of Environmental Protection Commissioner Bonnie Heiple and Chief Fire Warden David Celino of the Department of Conservation and Recreation said residents …
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Sections: Haverhill, Region
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Register of Deeds Duff Urges Residents to Enroll in Free Property Watch to Guard Against Fraud
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New Southern Essex County Register of Deeds Eileen R. Duff is calling for property owners to sign up for the free Property Watch service to help guard against fraudulent document recordings. Duff said property and mortgage fraud is fast growing and has taken place in Essex County. “For most of us, our home is our most valuable asset and we …
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State Veterans Office Takes Submissions for ‘Acts of Service’ Ahead of Fall Recognition
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The state Executive Office of Veterans Services launched its “2025 Acts of Service” campaign Monday to honor Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.’s legacy and promote support for veterans in need across Massachusetts. A year-long effort will culminate in a statewide day of service during office’s annual Veterans Week celebration from Nov. 10 through 14. A dedicated campaign website allows individuals …
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Groveland Council on Aging ‘Getting to Know Dementia’ Series Goes Beyond Care Giving
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Groveland Council on Aging, working with Monarch Care Partners, is offering a four-part, monthly “Getting to Know Dementia” series to shed light on the disease and offer help. Classes are designed for caregivers, families and individuals curious about their own cognitive health as they age. Organizers say the free program goes beyond understanding dementia and equips participants with practical skills …
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Sections: Community Spotlight, Region
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Supported in part by Merrimack Valley Credit Union
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Beyond Walls, Group Behind Many Haverhill Murals Names Daniel as Chief of Staff
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eyond Walls, the organization responsible for a series of large, outdoor murals around Haverhill, recently named Tiffany A. Daniel as chief of staff. According to Lynn-based Beyond Walls, Daniel, of Natick, has managed teams and projects large and small from hospitals, to colleges to start ups. In her new role, she will oversee all programs and projects and managing relationships …
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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
- John J. Bourassa
- Suzanne King
- Brendan J. McNamara
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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Thank you to WHAV listeners and readers who help pay for original local news reporting that is shared with the community.
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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: 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. Guest: YWCA Director of Advancement Nicole Sammartino.
- 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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