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97.9 WHAV ♦ February 04, 2025 ♦ Public Media of New England, Inc.
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It’s National News Literacy Week
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News literacy is the ability to determine the credibility of news and other information and recognize the standards of fact-based journalism. It is an essential 21st century skill, central to any media literacy, digital literacy or civics program.
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State Orders Haverhill to Post Notices Telling City Hall Staff Politics is a Protected Right
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The City of Haverhill recently won half of a labor dispute brought by the firefighters’ union, but findings in the other half didn’t depict the former administration in a flattering way. A hearing officer for the Massachusetts Department of Labor Relations decided Jan. 15 former Mayor James J. Fiorentini illegally retaliated against Haverhill Firefighters Local 1011 when the union endorsed …
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Lawrence Police to Use Grant to Prevent Firearm Injuries and Deaths
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The Lawrence Police Department was recently awarded $150,000 to help prevent firearm deaths and injuries. Lawrence Police shared in more than $2 million from the federal Byrne State Crisis Intervention Program distributed by the state for the first time. “Responding to the complex issue of gun violence requires both public safety and public health interventions. These grants support evidence-based efforts …
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Bullet Shell Casing at Pentucket Regional Prompts Search; Now Believed to Have Been Dropped
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Police and school officials now believe a bullet shell casing found Monday on the grounds of Pentucket Regional Middle High School was dropped accidentally and there is no danger. The discovery of the shell first prompted concern about 1:30, Monday afternoon when a student reported finding a handgun caliber shell casing in the parking lot near the football field. Following …
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Sections: Education, Region
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Northern Essex Police Academy Training Recruits in Active Shooter and Hostile Event Response
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The Northern Essex Community College Police Academy is now training recruits with Advanced Law Enforcement Rapid Response Training, called the FBI’s gold standard for use in active attack and shooter events. The ALERRT course is designed to improve the safety and survivability of victims and increase the effectiveness, coordination and resource integration between law enforcement, fire, telecommunication and emergency medical …
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Sections: Education, Haverhill
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Snowdrop, Marigold and Wisteria Montessori Schools Plan Information Session Today
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Snowdrop Montessori, Marigold Montessori and Wisteria Montessori, all part of the Wildflower network, host an information session this afternoon. Teachers will be available to answer questions from families about the schools’ approach to early childhood education. The meeting takes place Tuesday, Feb. 4, from 4:30 to 5:30 p.m., at Snowdrop Montessori, 181 Washington St., Haverhill. Childcare will be available. To …
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Sections: Community Spotlight, Haverhill
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Supported in part by Merrimack Valley Credit Union
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United Way of Massachusetts Bay Selects Martinez as Next President and CEO
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Marty Martinez was recently chosen as the next president and CEO of the United Way of Massachusetts Bay. Martinez will begin serving March 31 and will lead United Way’s work to eradicate the conditions that lead to poverty and improve the financial wellbeing of individuals and families across the region. “As someone who grew up in a low-income household, led …
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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
- Lina M. Hall
- Francis A. “Sonny” Walker
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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Help Pay for Local News
and Keep National Advertising Away
You may have noticed by now that WHAV recently removed national advertising, videos and popups at WHAV.net.
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WHAV is Greater Haverhill’s only public radio station and nonprofit local news service. Thank you to WHAV members, donors and underwriters that help pay for original local news reporting that is freely 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. Guests: Sen. Barry R. Finegold and Haverhill school Superintendent Margaret Marotta.
- 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. Guest: YMCA Regional Executive Director Tracy Fuller.
- 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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