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97.9 WHAV ♦ February 07, 2025 ♦ Public Media of New England, Inc.
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It’s National News Literacy Week
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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MeVa Buses to Remain Free Following Study Showing $2 Million Positive Economic Impact
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Taking a Merrimack Valley Transit—or MeVa—bus will remain free for riders after the public authority’s board Thursday compared the small amount of net income from past bus fares with a $2 million boost in regional economic benefit today along with doubling of hospital access and other advantages since fees were eliminated in 2022. MeVa Administrator MeVa Administrator Noah S. Berger …
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Sections: Haverhill, Region
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Haverhill’s Woofstock, Celebrating Dogs and Local Farms, Returns Sept. 27
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Haverhill’s Woofstock, a Haverhill celebration of dogs and local farms alike, returns for its second year this fall. Woofstock, inspired by Cyndie Morgan and her dog Nigel, is set for Saturday, Sept. 27, from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., at Chris’s Farm Stand on Salem Street, in Bradford. “This event not only honors our passion for dogs but also aids …
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Atkinson, NH Fire Reports Pedestrian Struck by Snowplow
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A pedestrian was taken by ambulance early Thursday afternoon to Lawrence General Hospital after being struck by a snowplow truck on Pope Road in Atkinson, N.H. Atkinson Fire Department said dispatchers received a 911 emergency call at 12:42 p.m. Fire Capt. Jeffrey Douphinette requested a box alarm and the unidentified person was found under the plow truck. Firefighter Medics Douphinette …
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Essex National Heritage Area Offers $2,000 Partnership Grants Aimed at History, Culture, Nature
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Essex National Heritage Area is offering grants of $2,000 for projects that preserve and enhance the historical, cultural and natural resources of Essex County. Essex Heritage Partnership Grants program are reimbursable matching grants for communities and qualified nonprofit organizations. Eligible projects should focus on one of four categories: education, interpretation, preservation or access and inclusion. The $2,000 grants are awarded …
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Sections: Community Spotlight, Region
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Hamilton Talks Student Financial Literacy at Haverhill Chamber’s Eggs and Issues
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State Rep. Ryan Hamilton, representing Haverhill and Methuen, discusses financial literacy for high school students during the next Greater Haverhill Chamber of Commerce “Eggs and Issues” breakfast. Hamilton meets with Chamber members and guests Wednesday, Feb. 19, from 7:30-9 a.m., at Harbor Place, 2 Merrimack St., third floor, Haverhill. Admission is $25 each for members and $35 each for non-members …
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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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Your Guide to Better Citizenship
Packed with the most local news with no annoying sign-ins to keep you from this important community information.
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Members and underwriters of Greater Haverhill’s only public radio station and nonprofit local news service make this free service available because they realize an informed public makes for better neighbors, employees, volunteers, customers, leaders and voters.
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Today’s Obituaries
- Florence R. Cottis
- Mary Anne DeCarlo
- Mary (Vanites) Katsaros
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. Guest: Rep. Ryan Hamilton.
- 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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