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97.9 WHAV ♦ April 28, 2025 ♦ Public Media of New England, Inc.
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Complete local news below.
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Supporting Local News is
The Right Thing to Do
Six months have passed since WHAV’s start of last falls’ NewsMatch fundraising drive. During that time WHAV—on-air, online, everywhere—has increased coverage of public meetings, schools and other activities that help residents weigh in on issues and tailor their outcomes.
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Greater Haverhill’s only public radio station and nonprofit local news service, WHAV, provides the most local news on a variety of platforms—and never a log-in—because democracy and local news are directly related.
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Please support WHAV during this short spring fundraising drive with your new or additional contribution by choosing from among the giving options here.
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With Traffic Signals Working, Procopio Can Move in Beck Tenants
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City officials will give owners of The Beck permission to move in tenants after a holdup over traffic signals near the new 290-unit complex on Railroad Avenue was resolved Friday. Haverhill city councilors refused to grant a waiver two weeks ago that would have allowed inspectors to issue an occupancy permit. The building department discovered National Grid had been unable …
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Public Meetings This Week: Historic District Commission to Review Stem Haverhill Building Plan
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The public has opportunities to shape policy this week as various Haverhill boards meet. In the interest of transparency in government, WHAV provides this list of upcoming meetings every week. The Washington Street Shoe Historic District Commission will look at plans Wednesday for a new entrance on the Merrimack River side of 124-126 Washington St., the location of Stem Haverhill. …
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Updated: Haverhill Police Arrest 37-Year-Old Man Alleged to Have Randomly Stabbed Two Men
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A 37-year-old man is under arrest after, Haverhill Police said Saturday morning, he allegedly randomly stabbed two people downtown. Police were dispatched Saturday, just before 9:30 a.m. after receiving reports of two adult men suffering from non-life-threatening stab wounds. One was taken to a local hospital for treatment. Following an investigation with community assistance, police Capt. Meaghan Paré said in …
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Sections: Crime, Haverhill
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Updated: Officials Believe Arson Cause of Friday’s Two-Alarm Cedar Street Fire
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Arson is now being blamed for a fire that damaged a two-family home early Friday morning on Cedar Street, and Haverhill police reported Saturday a 31-year-old from Lawrence was arrested. Haverhill Fire Chief Robert M. O’Brien told WHAV firefighters noticed an odor of gasoline and suspected the fire began outside, involving two parked cars. Flames crawled up the side of …
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Sections: Crime, Haverhill
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Judge sentences Windham, N.H. Man to Three-Year Prison Term for Defrauding United Way
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A 51-year-old Windham, N.H., man was sentenced last week in federal court for using his own company to defraud United Way of Massachusetts Bay and Merrimack Valley, where he also worked. Acting New Hampshire U.S. Attorney Jay McCormack said Imran Alrai, owner of DigitalNet Technology Solutions, was sentenced by U.S. District Court Judge Joseph N. Laplante to three years in …
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Podcast: After Graduation Alternatives—Haverhill High School to Offer Post Secondary Expo
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To help local high school students imagine the wider world of opportunities after graduation, the Haverhill High School guidance department is hosting its first Post Secondary Expo Tuesday during school hours. Representatives from nine apprenticeship and trade programs, four branches of the military, six community-based workforce agencies and local unions will join 30 two- and four-year colleges to showcase their …
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Sections: Education, Haverhill
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Groveland Garden Club Annual Plant Sale May 31
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Just in time for spring planting the Groveland Garden Club is bringing back its annual plant sale. The public is invited to participate two ways. A variety of native pollinator friendly perennials and custom crafted hanging baskets can be ordered ahead of time. Then, garden seedlings and perennials donated by Groveland Garden Club members will be offered for sale Saturday, …
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Sections: Community Spotlight, Region
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- Karen (Dichard) Ivanouskas, 67
- Phyllis A. (Harvey) Wood, 96
- John J. Callahan Jr., 77
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. Guest: Katie Cook, president and CEO Greater Haverhill Chamber of Commerce, and Sen. Pavel Payano.
- 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.
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Fortune Business Update: Hosted by Geoffrey Colvin, 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.
- 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. Guests: L'Arche Boston North Executive Director Jennifer Matthews and Michael Bevilacqua of the Merrimack Valley Chamber of Commerce.
- 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.
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Fortune Business Update: Hosted by Geoffrey Colvin, 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.
- Insight Daily: 11:45 a.m. and 1:45 p.m.
- Haverhill City Council: Live, 7 p.m.
- Dimension X: 10 p.m. and 1 a.m.
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