Sen. L’Italien Makes Case for Succeeding Tsongas in Senate

The March 5 edition of the New Open Mic Show with host Bill Macek featured state Sen. Barbara L’Italien, candidate for Congress. L’Italien is one of a dozen candidates seeking to succeed retiring Congresswoman Niki Tsongas. The New Open Mic Show is heard live, every Monday night, from 6 to 8 p.m., on 97.9 WHAV FM. Video of the program is also available at WHAV.TV, WHAV’s Facebook page and HC Media Channel 22.

Magliocchetti Discusses Flu Precautions on New Open Mic Show

The Feb. 26 edition of the New Open Mic Show with host Bill Macek featured Sharon Chouinard and Haverhill School Committee Vice Chairman Paul A. Magliocchetti. Magliocchetti discussed precautions families can take to prevent the flu and spreading it. The New Open Mic Show is heard live, every Monday night, from 6 to 8 p.m., on 97.9 WHAV FM. Video of the program is also available at WHAV.TV, WHAV’s Facebook page and HC Media Channel 22.

New Open Mic Show: Rep. Campbell on Civics, Michitson on Setting City Goals

State Rep. Linda Dean Campbell with Bill Macek in WHAV’s Edwin V. Johnson Newsroom. Younger residents are not turning out at the polls during elections and state Rep. Linda Dean Campbell hopes to change that. Appearing Monday night on WHAV’s New Open Mic Show with Bill Macek (video below), Campbell said her Civic Education bill aims to require eighth graders to understand how local, state and federal government works. “Millennial voting numbers haven’t been what we’d like them to be,” Campbell told listeners. She said her bill would once again make civics a required course and let students know “they have a voice” and can effect societal change.

Methuen Police Release Armed Robbery Video; Seek Public’s Help

Methuen Police have released surveillance video (below) of an armed robbery that took place late Sunday night, and are asking for the public’s help in naming three suspects. Three masked men—one with a handgun—entered Oscar’s Liquors, 411 Prospect St., Sunday, Feb. 11, just before 10 p.m. The video shows one man pointing a gun at a store clerk, while the other men go behind the counter, restrain one worker and threaten another. The gunman was described as approximately 6 feet 2 inches tall, wearing a black winter jacket and maroon sweatpants. The second man was described as 5 feet 10 inches tall, wearing a grey sweatshirt and black Puma brand sweatpants with blue sneakers.

New Open Mic Show Jan. 29, 2018

State Rep. Andy Vargas was Bill Macek’s guest this past Monday on 97.9 WHAV FM’s New Open Mic Show. Bill Ellis also continued his co-hosting duties. The New Open Mic Show is heard Monday nights after the 6 p.m. Local News over WHAV. The entire program is below.

Bill Macek Makes Debut As Host of New Open Mic Show

Bill Macek took over the reins of the New Open Mic Show Monday night. His first guest co-host was Bill Ellis. The Open Mike Show is heard every Monday, between 6 and 8 p.m., live, over 97.9 WHAV FM. It may also be seen at WHAV.tv and WHAV’s Facebook page. See the entire program below.