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97.9 WHAV ♦ February 12, 2025 ♦ Public Media of New England, Inc.
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Whittier Tech to Consider Closing Five Shops with Declining Interest to Bolster Other Programs
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The possibility of closing five shops at Whittier Regional Vocational Technical High School is expected to be a top agenda item when members of Whittier Tech School Committee meet Wednesday night. Superintendent Maureen Lynch is scheduled to discuss the potential closing of Early Education and Care, Design and Visual Communications, Engineering, Construction Craft Laborer and Masonry programs. She told WHAV …
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Sections: Education, Haverhill
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Merrimack Valley Planning Commission Plans Ongoing Merrimack River Cleanup with Grant
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A regional approach for Merrimack River cleanup is the aim of a nearly $200,000 state grant recently awarded to the Merrimack Valley Planning Commission. The Haverhill-based Commission, serving 15 communities, was awarded a $198,500 Community Compact Efficiency and Regionalization Grant in December for a Merrimack River Cleanup Project involving Andover, Haverhill, Lawrence, Methuen and Tyngsborough. According to the Commission, the …
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Sections: Haverhill, Region
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Haverhill Man, 29, Pleads Guilty to Selling Illegal Drugs and Firearms
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A 29-year-old Haverhill man pleaded guilty Monday in federal court in Boston to selling cocaine and illegal firearms in and around the Boston area. Cordell Miller pleaded guilty to distribution of, and possession with intent to distribute, cocaine; aiding and abetting and trafficking in firearms and conspiracy to do so. U.S. Senior District Court Judge William G. Young scheduled sentencing …
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Sections: Crime, Haverhill
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NH State Police Charge Two Methuen Men with Alleged Drug Possession
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Two Methuen men were arrested Monday after a traffic stop on Interstate 95 led to the discovery of alleged fentanyl, cocaine and an altered firearm hidden inside a vehicle. New Hampshire State Troopers arrested 23-year-old Frandy Arias Zapata and 24-year-old Eduardo Garcia on charges of possession of a narcotic drug with intent to distribute. Troopers report finding approximately 350 grams …
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Plaistow Police, Fire Marshal's Office Arrest Man Alleged to Be Connected with Condo Explosion
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A 40-year-old Plaistow, N.H., man was arrested yesterday in connection with an explosion at a Westville Road condominium complex last Nov. 10. Derek John Blanchette was arrested and charged with alleged reckless conduct, use of a deadly weapon; endangering the welfare of a child; falsifying physical evidence; acts prohibited, involving ketamine; and acts prohibited, involving methylenedioxymethamphetamine. According to a release …
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Bagnall School Students Learn About Disabilities and Similarities
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Students at Groveland’s Dr. Elmer S. Bagnall School last week took part in Northeast Passage’s Similarity Awareness program which teaches students about disabilities and helps foster a culture of inclusivity. Bagnall students participated in activities such as handball, “Taco Tag” and “Banana Tag” while using wheelchairs. They experienced what using a wheelchair involves, including challenges, and learned activities can still …
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Sections: Education, Region
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YWCA Northeastern Mass. Plans Dominoes Tournament
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YWCA Northeastern Massachusetts plans to let the dominoes fall later this month as it raises money to support its mission. The first YWCA Dominoes Tournament invites teams of players to compete in support of families, survivors and children in the Merrimack Valley. There will be a top game prize of $500, but also prizes for best team name, best team …
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Sections: Community Spotlight, Region
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U.S. Reps. Trahan and Moulton to Discuss Doing Business in Washington March 3
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Congresswoman Lori Trahan and Congressman Seth Moulton may shed some light on what its like working in Washington during the early days of the new administration when they address members of the Merrimack Valley Chamber of Commerce. The two Democrats speak during “Congressional Forum 2025: Bringing Business and Government Together,” discussing the challenges and opportunities facing the United States in …
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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
- Gregory R. Aloi
- Eric D. Antkowiak
- Phyllis T. DeAngelis
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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Why is My Water Brown?
WHAV listeners and Wavelengths’ readers know the answer to this oft-asked question on social media.
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Whether it be a construction project, closed street, sighting of elected officials or unusual noise, WHAV’s audiences are among the most informed people because WHAV timely and reliably reports local news.
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Thanks to subscribers and underwriters, this free service is available from Greater Haverhill’s only public radio station and nonprofit local news service. It benefits everyone when residents know what’s going on.
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Suggest your family, friends and neighbors keep up with local news by following WHAV on-air, online, in their email boxes, everywhere.
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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: Haverhill Public-Private Partnership Director Allison Heartquist.
- 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.
Thursday’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: Michael Thompson, Haverhill SCORE Volunteer and Jennifer Coffey-Matthews and Thea Doherty, Haverhill Exchange Club Hometown Heroes.
- 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 School Committee: Live. 7 p.m.
- Our Miss Brooks: 10 p.m. and 1 a.m.
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