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97.9 WHAV ♦ October 16, 2023 ♦ Public Media of New England, Inc.
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Haverhill School Committee Approves Free Sporting Event Admission for Those Over 62
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Those over the age of 62 will have free admittance to virtually all school sporting events. The Haverhill School Committee approved the change last week with Committee member Richard J. Rosa presenting a plan to resurrect a gold card program for Haverhill seniors. “These cards can be picked up at the Council on Aging located at the Haverhill Citizens Center …
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Sections: Education, Haverhill, Sports
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Haverhill Democrats Rank Their Local Election Picks During Saturday Straw Poll
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Haverhill Democrats picked their favorites for local elected office during a mostly-for-fun straw poll Saturday during the Roz McKeon Annual Breakfast. The unscientific poll, conducted by the Haverhill Democratic City Committee and obviously favoring members, gave 96% of the vote to fellow Democrat Melinda E. Barrett, city councilor and candidate for mayor, over rival Guy E. Cooper, a Republican. For …
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Sections: Election Central, Haverhill
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Jury Convicts ‘Beej’ Das of US Rep. Election Crimes, Using Nearly $300K for Business, Yacht
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A one-time North Andover congressional candidate was convicted Friday by a federal jury in Boston of charges of violating the Federal Election Campaign Act and making false statements. Abhijit “Beej” Das was convicted of accepting excessive campaign contributions, conduit contributions, conversion of campaign funds and two counts of making false statements. U.S. District Court Judge Richard G. Stearns scheduled sentencing …
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Groveland’s PumpkinFest is Thursday; Drop Off Carved Pumpkins for Contest Today On
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Groveland’s annual PumpkinFest takes place this Thursday with a hay maze, pony rides, pumpkin and scarecrow decorating, a live band, a movie screening and more. A pumpkin carving contest will also be held during the event, and residents, businesses and other community members may participate. Pumpkins will be displayed in front of town hall and prizes will be given out …
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Rep. Hamilton Proposes High School Financial Literacy Requirement, Trust Fund
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A bill, proposed by state Rep. Ryan M. Hamilton, would require high schools to teach students about responsible use of money and make the state put aside money to help underserved districts pay for the added education. Last week, Hamilton, who represents Haverhill and Methuen, filed “An Act relative to personal financial literacy.” He said the legislation addresses “the gap …
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Sections: Education, Haverhill, Region
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Haverhill Council on Aging Offers ‘Gothic Ghost Tales’ Tuesday
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The spirit of the Halloween season is coming to the stage with a presentation of “Gothic Ghost Tales by Candlelight.” Performer Ruth Parisi of Waterfall Productions will bring to life a series of 19th and 20th century tales of the supernatural written by women. The theatrical adaptations will take place at the Haverhill Council on Aging, 10 Welcome St., Tuesday, …
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Sections: Community Spotlight, Haverhill
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MakeIT Haverhill’s Thursday Job Fair Offers Seamstress, Accounting, Other Positions
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Jobs for a seamstress, accountant, mail carriers, licensed practical nurses and others are available during MakeIT Haverhill’s upcoming job fair. Employers conducting interviews and answering questions are Neptune Uniforms & Equipment, Cedar’s Mediterranean Foods, Waystone Health & Human Services, Greater Lawrence Family Health Center, NRT Bus, Opportunity Works, state Department of Developmental Services, Vinfen, Amazon and U.S. Post Office. Job …
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Sections: Business Bulletin, Haverhill
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Antonio P. ‘Tony’ Colleto, 29-Year Veteran of Haverhill Police Dept., Dies at 90
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Former Haverhill Police Officer Antonio P. “Tony” Colleto, 90, a lifelong resident of the City of Haverhill and longtime resident of the Ward Hill section of the city, died peacefully on Friday evening, Oct. 13, with his wife and family members by his side. Son of the late Antonio and Evangeline (Fisette) Colleto, Colleto was educated in the Haverhill school …
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How Do You Get the Word Out to Everyone?
If you want to reach a whopping 80% of people with your news or offering, where would you turn?
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Well, a new report by Pew Research Center confirms about eight in 10 Americans ages 12 and older listen to over-the-air radio, like 97.9 WHAV, in a given week. In 2022, 82% of Americans ages 12 and older listened to terrestrial radio in a given week, according to Nielsen Media Research data.
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Today’s Radio Highlights
- WIN for Breakfast: Local news, weather, traffic, sports and information. Win Damon is light, lively and local, 6-9 a.m. Guests: Ward 4 School Committee candidate Fred A. Simmons and MakeIT Haverhill founder Keith Boucher.
- 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.
- 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: 8:45 a.m. and 5:45 p.m.
- Insight Daily: 9:45 a.m. and 6:45 p.m.
- Countdown to Halloween: Special, every day in October, 10:45 a.m. and 10:45 p.m.
- Suspense: 10 p.m. and 1 a.m.
- FSN World News: 11 p.m.
Tuesday’s Radio Highlights
- WIN for Breakfast: Local news, weather, traffic, sports and information. Win Damon is light, lively and local, 6-9 a.m. Guests: Haverhill City Councilor John A. Michitson and Veterans Northeast Outreach Center Executive Director William Kelly.
- 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.
- 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: 8:45 a.m. and 5:45 p.m.
- Insight Daily: 9:45 a.m. and 6:45 p.m.
- Countdown to Halloween: Special, every day in October, 10:45 a.m. and 10:45 p.m.
- Haverhill City Council: Live. 7 p.m.
- X Minus One: 10 p.m. and 1 a.m.
- FSN World News: 11 p.m.
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