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97.9 WHAV ♦ May 20, 2022 ♦ Public Media of New England, Inc.
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WHAV Membership Drive Honors Bob ‘Douglas’ Clinkscale
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Over the past 75 years, many future luminaries launched their careers at WHAV. One was Bob Clinkscale, a pioneer WCVB channel 5 news anchor, but local WHAV audiences knew him as Bob Douglas during the late 1950s.
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Today, as a nonprofit educational outlet, WHAV continues to train tomorrow’s personalities. On this, WHAV’s diamond jubilee, help support Greater Haverhill’s only public radio station and nonprofit local news service by clicking here.
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Councilors Press Administration to Address Graffiti, Dog Poop, Public Drinking Downtown
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Haverhill city councilors are asking the city administration to bring back its graffiti cleanup team and equip it with special cleanup tools after residents again expressed concerns. Residents Tuesday night discussed the abundance of trash, dog waste, public drinking and graffiti destroying the charm of the city’s downtown boardwalk. Alex Pegnato told councilors about a recent trip he and his …
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Sections: Crime, Haverhill
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No Injuries at Overnight Two-Alarm Fire at Smolak Farms; Stands and Viewing Area Remain Open
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North Andover firefighters, with assistance from other communities, battled a two-alarm fire early this morning at Smolak Farms. No injuries were reported at the blaze that was reported about 2:15 a.m. at 315 S. Bradford St. Owners said via social media, “damage was contained to a small area of our property.” Crews from North Andover were assisted at the scene …
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Methuen Finds Truck to Lease, Resumes Yard Waste Collection Next Week
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Methuen plans to resume regularly scheduled collection of yard waste next week now that it has overcome supply chain problems and leased a truck Mayor Neil Perry and Public Works Director Patrick Bower said pickups start again Monday, May 23. “We are happy to say that we will begin picking up yard waste on the regular schedule that coincides with …
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Plaistow, N.H., Details Memorial Day Plans with Parade and Services
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The Town of Plaistow, N.H., is gearing up for its annual Memorial Day Parade and ceremony. Marchers gather Monday, May 30, at 9 a.m., at Pollard School and travel to the Elm Street Cemetery. A ceremony honors veterans who are buried there. Participants will walk back to the Town Hall Green for services. All are welcome to join or watch …
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Northern Essex Community College Plans Open House Monday at Haverhill Campus
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Northern Essex Community College is having an “Explore NECC May Open House,” a new event for prospective students with free dinner and a chance to win $1,500 off tuition, next Monday. There will be a short campus tour, information sessions in English and in Spanish and time to meet and mingle with current students. Attendees will also be able to …
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Sections: Education, Haverhill
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Wildflower Walk and Talk This Sunday at Haverhill’s Tattersall Farm
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Spring has arrived and the wildflowers are back at Haverhill’s Tattersall Farm. Roland “Boot” Boutwell leads a walk through the meadows and forests at the farm Sunday, May 22, from 3-5 p.m., at 542 North Broadway. The freelance naturalist will focus on the identification of spring wildflowers as well as other plants not in bloom just now. He will also …
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Sections: Community Spotlight, Haverhill
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Psychic Readings and Paranormal Activity Focus of Saturday Night Charity Event
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Psychic readings and paranormal activity are the theme of fundraiser Saturday night by the Essex County Ghost Project and Bohemian Cove. The event kicks off Saturday, May 21, at 6 p.m., at Hilldale Cemetery, 331 Hilldale Ave., Haverhill. Psychic readings are available until 8 when a guided tour takes place of, what the groups call, “all the paranormal hot spots.” …
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Sections: Community Spotlight, Haverhill
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Chemalys Receive UMass Lowell Chancellor’s Medals for Public Service and Civic Engagement
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John Chemaly, senior vice president of corporate strategies at PrideStar EMS, and his wife Linda were honored last Friday night for their commitments to UMass Lowell. As WHAV previously reported, the Chemalys were scheduled to be honored along with Haverhill native, award-winning and best-selling author Andre Dubus III; Lowell City Manager Eileen Donoghue and her husband, John O’Connor; and Lowell …
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Sections: Business Bulletin, Haverhill, Region
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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: Jeff Coco of North Andover Sheep Shearing Festival and Sharon Pecci, Haverhill Lions Club.
- 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.
- All Request Friday Night: Chris Porter, live, 6:15 p.m. Call 978-374-1900.
- Couple Next Door: 10 p.m. and 1 a.m.
Saturday’s Radio Highlights
- Classic Hits: Favorites all day, except as indicated
- Community Spotlight: News of upcoming cultural and civic events, quarter past every hour
- Wave Weather: Every 30 minutes
- World News: Noon and 11 p.m.
- Take Two Movie Review: 8:45 a.m. and 1:45 p.m.
- Mass Moments: Today in Massachusetts history, 6:45 a.m. and 2:45 p.m.
- Gunsmoke: 10 p.m. and 1 a.m.
Sunday’s Radio Highlights
- Classic Hits: Favorites all day, except as indicated
- Community Spotlight: News of upcoming cultural and civic events, quarter past every hour
- Wave Weather: Every 30 minutes
- Pulse on Health: COVID-19 numbers are on the rise once again in the region. Dr. Zandra Kelley, chief medical officer at Greater Lawrence Family Health Center brings clarity to the increase in the numbers and information regarding the virus and other topics such as allergies and an expanded flu season.
- World News: Noon, 6 and 11 p.m.
- Take Two Movie Review: 8:45 a.m. and 1:45 p.m.
- Mass Moments: Today in Massachusetts history, 6:45 a.m. and 2:45 p.m.
- Yours Truly Johnny Dollar: 10 p.m. and 1 a.m.
Monday’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: Greater Haverhill Chamber President and CEO Alex Eberhardt and Essex County Community Foundation President and CEO Beth Francis.
- 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.
- Suspense: 10 p.m. and 1 a.m.
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