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97.9 WHAV ♦ June 24, 2022 ♦ Public Media of New England, Inc.
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WHAV Spring Membership Drive Remembers John Katsaros
Help WHAV Meet its Goal at Fiscal Year End and Keep Local News Coming
John Katsaros, a World War II hero, was shot down in France, taken prisoner by the German Gestapo and described his escape in his book “Code Burgundy – The Long Escape.” A few years after the war, he responded to WHAV’s call for help and stayed 27 years. During WHAV’s Reunion of the Radio Stars in 2016, he explained.
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“All of a sudden, they decided they were going to have sports on WHAV, especially football, but nobody there knew anything about football except Ken Ash. He asked me if I would go help and be a color man for him and a spotter and that’s how I started in broadcasting football.”
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WHAV’s critical spring membership drive is down to the wire as the June 30 fiscal year deadline is just ahead. Help celebrate WHAV’s diamond jubilee with a birthday gift in support of Greater Haverhill’s only public radio station and nonprofit local news service. Just click here.
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State Says Haverhill Schools Showing Dramatic Progress in Special Education and Civil Rights
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The state says Haverhill schools have shown a marked improvement in the implementation of standards regarding special education and civil rights. On Thursday, Deborah Ibanez, executive director of student support services for Haverhill schools, told the Haverhill School Committee the Department of Elementary and Secondary Education completed its most recent review of Haverhill school’s compliance in those two areas. “Every …
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Sections: Education, Haverhill
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Haverhill City Clerk’s Office Looking to Hire Temporary Poll Workers for Upcoming Election Cycle
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Haverhill City Clerk Linda L. Koutoulas’ office is looking to hire workers to staff poll locations during the upcoming election season. The clerk’s office said “Having an adequate number of poll workers to staff polling places on and before election day ensures voters receive the assistance they need at the polls and can help provide a positive and smooth voting …
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Sections: Election Central, Haverhill
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State Democratic Party Names Sherlock, 2019 Haverhill Council Candidate, Acting Executive Director
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A former candidate for Haverhill City Council was named Thursday as acting executive director of the Massachusetts Democratic Party. Joe Sherlock, now of East Boston, unsuccessfully sought a City Council seat in 2019. “The work before us is important and urgent and I’m honored to take on this role at this pivotal moment,” Sherlock said in a statement. “Democrats in …
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Sections: Election Central, Haverhill
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Interstate 495 Lanes to Close Sunday Night for Variable Message Board Installation
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Lanes along Interstate 495 in Haverhill and Methuen close Sunday night for installation of a variable message board. The Massachusetts Department of Transportation said a single travel lane closes on I-495 southbound, between exit 106, Ward Hill, and exit 105, Route 213, Sunday, June 26, from 8 p.m.-5 a.m., Monday. All travel lanes will be closed for a maximum of …
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American Red Cross Plans Haverhill Blood Drives Saturday and Wednesday
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The American Red Cross has scheduled two Haverhill Community Blood Drives. The first takes place Saturday, June 25, from 9 a.m.-2 p.m., at Cedardale Health and Fitness, 931 Boston Road, Haverhill. A second drive takes place Wednesday, June 29, from 9 a.m. to 7 p.m., at AmVets Post 147, 576 Primrose St., Haverhill. Appointments may be made online at redcrossblood.org.
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Sections: Community Spotlight, Haverhill
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Essex County Ghost Project and Witches Wonder Plan Hilldale Cemetery Event Saturday
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The Essex County Ghost Project and Witches Wonder plan, what they call, a night of “Paranormal Intrigue” this Saturday. Witches Wonder plans psychic readings beginning Saturday, June 25, between 6:30 and 8 p.m., when a ghost hunt takes place at Hilldale Cemetery. Gates open at 6:15 p.m. The tarot card reading is separate from the ghost hunt. Donation for the …
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Sections: Community Spotlight, Haverhill
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Museum of Printing Plans Member Appreciation Day and Ludlow Typograph Lecture June 25
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Haverhill’s Museum of Printing is having its Member Appreciation Day tomorrow along with a lecture on “The History of the Ludlow Typograph” open to the public. Frank J. Romano, the museum’s chairman and executive director, discusses the Ludlow Typograph and how many of today’s computer fonts are based on this hot metal system. Romano is the author of “History of …
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Sections: Community Spotlight, Haverhill
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Now Hiring: Part-Time News Reporter
97.9 WHAV is Greater Haverhill’s only public radio station and nonprofit local news service. It is offering a rare opportunity to join a respected and growing regional news operation—on-air and online.
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Successful applicants must demonstrate natural curiosity, objectivity, dependability, willingness to learn and commitment to accuracy. The position requires a bachelor’s degree in journalism or related field, reliable transportation and valid driver’s license, strong ethics, excellent English spelling and grammar, working knowledge of Associated Press (AP) Style, ability to work well and quickly under deadline pressure, mastery of Microsoft Word, solid PC skills and above-average attention to detail.
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The job involves putting night meetings on the air live, recording audio, editing news cuts and writing stories. Some technical training will be provided.
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Work on college TV, radio, newspapers or literary publications will be considered as experience.
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To be considered, upload introductory letter, resume and multiple news writing samples (URLs accepted) using this form. No telephone calls please.
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Public Media of New England Inc. d/b/a WHAV promotes equal employment opportunities for all employees and applicants for employment, without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, amnesty or status as a covered veteran. WHAV is committed to providing employees with a work environment free of unlawful discrimination and harassment during all terms and conditions of employment, including hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.
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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. Guest: Eunice Zeigler of the YWCA.
- 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: Greater Lawrence Family Heath Center .
- 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. Guest: Greater Haverhill Chamber President and CEO Alex Eberhardt.
- 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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