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John J. Kukene, 102, Former Hale Hospital Nurse

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John J. Kukene, 102, the husband of the late Alice W. (Schultz) Kukene, died at the Nevins Nursing Home in Methuen with his loving family by his side. Born in Amesbury, he was the son of the late John and Antonet (Drahovzalova) Kukene. Raised and educated in Amesbury, he attended Essex Agricultural Institute in Danvers and graduated with a degree in agriculture. Kukene served his country honorably in the United States Army as a master sergeant during World War II. While in the Army, he served in the medical corp in France and upon returning back to the States, worked for the Veterans Administration as a medical administrator for many years.

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Romeo Alfred Lupi, 98, Air Force Veteran, Postal Worker

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Romeo Alfred Lupi, 98, of Dover, N.H., formerly of Medford and Haverhill, died Thursday, Jan. 3 at his residence. Born in Haverhill, he was the son of the late, Michael and Almerinda (Caputi) Lupi. Raised in Haverhill, he was a graduate of Haverhill High School’s class of 1939. A veteran of WWII, Lupi proudly served his country in the U.S. Army and was honorably discharged after four years.

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Trahan Votes to Reopen Government Hours After Taking Congressional Oath

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Rep. Lori Trahan takes the oath of office administered by House Speaker Nancy Pelosi on Jan. 3 in Washington, D.C. (Courtesy photograph)

Thursday was a busy day in Washington, D.C. for 3rd District freshman Rep. Lori Trahan. Mere hours after being sworn in to office and assuming the seat left vacant by Niki Tsongas, the Westford Democrat cast a vote in support of reopening the government. As the country enters the second week of a federal shutdown, Trahan joined fellow members of the 116th Congress in voting to pass legislation to end the stalemate without allocating money for President Donald J. Trump’s proposed border wall. “The President has turned his back on federal workers and the people of the United States that they serve.

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Raid on Blaisdell Street Results in Arrest of Alleged Cocaine Traffickers

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Haverhill Police entered a home on Blaisdell Street and arrested two for drug-related offenses. (File photograph)

A search warrant carried out on Haverhill’s Blaisdell Street Wednesday night led to the arrest of two city residents for alleged cocaine trafficking, WHAV has confirmed. At 8:42 p.m. on Jan. 2, members of the Haverhill Police Narcotics Unit, with the assistance of the Gang Unit, entered the first floor of 97 Blaisdell St., on a court order. As a result, 25-year-old Roxanna Bautista and 36-year-old Nelson Santiago were arrested and charged with one count each of alleged cocaine trafficking, police said.

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Get Fit in 2019! Zumba Gold Classes in Haverhill Offered Every Tuesday and Thursday

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The Haverhill Recreation Department offers drop-in Zumba Gold classes each Tuesday and Thursday at 9:30 a.m. in the basement of the Welcome Street Citizens Center. Taught by certified instructor Linda DiMauro, the workouts are geared to active older adults, but attendees of all ages are welcome. Each session is $5 and more information is available by calling 978-374-2390.

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MBTA to Resume $10 Weekend Commuter Rail Fare Program

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Weekend Commuter Rail travel on the Haverhill line will be $10 starting Jan. 5, the MBTA said. (Photograph courtesy of the MBTA)

The Massachusetts Bay Transit Authority is helping riders keep more money in their pockets this winter by resuming the popular pilot program that offers $10 Commuter Rail fares for unlimited travel each Saturday and Sunday. The program begins again this weekend on Saturday, Jan. 5.

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Police Cite Lawrence Driver in Christmas Day Crash on Haverhill’s River Street

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Former Haverhill Housing Authority chairman Harry Kalashian broke nine ribs in the accident. (File photograph)

A 34-year-old Lawrence woman has been cited following the Christmas Day car accident that left a former Haverhill Housing Authority representative with nine broken ribs. As WHAV previously reported, police responded to a car accident just after 7 p.m. on Dec. 25 at the intersection of River Street and Lowell Avenue near the Westgate shopping plaza. In an accident report obtained by WHAV, Haverhill Police cited Karolin Santos for failing to yield the right of way, an offense punishable by a fine of up to $150.