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97.9 WHAV ♦ March 10, 2025 ♦ Public Media of New England, Inc.
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Haverhill to Spend $150,000 to Renovate Former Social Security Office for Education Use
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The now-vacant Social Security Building at 367 Main St. will open shortly as the School Department’s special needs assessment and resource center after the Haverhill City Council unanimously approved a $150,000 expenditure last Tuesday to outfit the building. As WHAV previously reported, the federal government offered the vacant 5,600 square-foot building to the city for either an education use, or …
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No Auto Travel Overnight March 21 Below South Elm Street Railroad Bridge in Bradford
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Those traveling South Elm Street in Bradford will be unable to pass between Railroad and Laurel Avenues overnight a week from Friday because of railroad bridge construction work. State transportation officials say automobile traffic under the bridge, near the commuter rail station, won’t be possible from Friday, March 21, at 9 p.m., through Saturday morning at 6. Traffic will be …
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Groveland, West Newbury Firefighters Knock Down Brush Fire Caused by Toppled Power Line
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A wind-toppled pine tree that took out a power line Friday brought out Groveland and West Newbury firefighters to extinguish a resulting brush fire. Groveland Fire Chief Robert Valentine said the Groveland and West Newbury Fire Departments were notified of a brush fire Friday, just before 1:30 p.m., near Center Street and Webster Way on the town line. There were …
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State Highlights $436,000 Merrimac Grant to Replace Winter Street Water Line
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Merrimac’s receipt of a state grant to replace just under 2,000 feet of water lines along Winter Street was recognized during a ceremony last Friday in Cummington. The town was granted $436,000 from the state’s Rural Development Fund to improve water quality. The town was one of 49 rural communities across the state to share $10 million in grants. “Our …
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Haverhill School Committee Calls Attention to Two Scholarship Applications Due April 15
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The Haverhill School Committee is inviting graduating students to apply for two college scholarships—the Nicholas C. Johnson and Samuel and Bessie Milhendler College Scholarship Funds. The Johnson scholarship, while not required, is geared to, in the donor’s words, “persons seeking further education relating to the retail business.” Johnson specified the award be decided by a committee consisting of the principal …
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Sections: Education, Haverhill
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Payano Among Those Addressing 19th Annual Youth Mentoring Day at the State House
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State Sen. Pavel M. Payano is taking part in the Mass Mentoring Partnership’s 19th annual Youth Mentoring Day Tuesday at the State House. Payano, who represents Lawrence, Haverhill and Methuen, is scheduled to speak during this year’s ceremony, carrying the theme of “Building a Mentoring Movement: A Strategy for Today and a Better Tomorrow.” Other speakers include Mass Mentoring Partnership …
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Sections: Haverhill, Region
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Emmaus Readies for ‘Sip, Sample and Support’ Gala in May
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Emmaus is getting ready for Sip, Sample and Support, its annual spring gala and fundraiser. WMUR-TV’s Katherine Underwood will serve as master of ceremonies, while Haverhill City Councilor Timothy J. Jordan will serve as auctioneer during the fourth annual Sip, Sample and Support, taking place Thursday, May 15, from 5:30-9 p.m., at Bradford Country Club, 201 Chadwick Road, Haverhill. Besides …
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Sections: Community Spotlight, Haverhill
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Today’s Obituaries
- Mary Janet (Denney) Eason
- Elsa Maria (Perez) Gonzalez
- Ruth E. (Mears) Bogrett
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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There’s So Much Going On
As someone who follows local news presented by 97.9 WHAV, you surely have noticed the ever-growing number of important stories and events presented daily.
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Whether it is pent up demand or a new trend, the numbers of events and critical happenings also have grown substantially. And, only WHAV reliably covers these developments.
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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: 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.
Tuesday’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.
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