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97.9 WHAV ♦ October 06, 2022 ♦ Public Media of New England, Inc.
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Greater Haverhill’s only public radio station and nonprofit local news service provides consistent and timely coverage of local news. Tune in to 97.9 WHAV for breaking news when it happens.
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More local news, more news that matters and more often. Support WHAV News with your membership. Simply click here for new and easy giving options, including donations of used cars. If you are already a current donor or member, please accept WHAV’s heartfelt thanks for your support.
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Haverhill Public Schools Monitors Sysco Strike, but Expect No ‘Drastic Impact’ on Student Meals
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Haverhill Public Schools has food on hand for student meals, but is carefully watching a strike by workers at food distributor Sysco. In an email to families, school Assistant Superintendent Michael J. Pfifferling noted Sysco drivers stopped working this week, causing one- to two-day food delivery delays to the schools. He said, however, school menus are prepared in advance and …
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Sections: Education, Haverhill
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Seabrook Man Who Allegedly Stole Home Improvement Deposits in Haverhill, Other Towns, in Court
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A 32-year-old Seabrook, N.H., man wanted for allegedly stealing home improvement deposits in Haverhill, West Newbury and other area communities, was arraigned on larceny charges Wednesday in Newburyport District Court and ordered held on $50,000 cash bail. Robert J. Merrill was arrested Tuesday in Marblehead on six warrants as the result of an investigation involving Newburyport and Marblehead Police Departments …
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Sections: Crime, Haverhill
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Methuen Man to Serve Seven Years in Prison for Dealing in the Deadly Drug Fentanyl
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A 25-year-old Methuen man was sentenced last Friday to seven years in prison and four years of supervised release for selling drugs five different times to an undercover agent. Andi Guerrero-Lara was sentenced by U.S. District Court Judge Richard G. Stearns. Guerrero-Lara pleaded guilty last Jan. 5 to seven charges, including conspiracy to distribute 400 grams or more of fentanyl …
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Methuen’s Nevins Library Names Diverse Group of Speakers for TEDxNevinsLibrary Oct. 15
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Methuen’s Nevins Library is “Making Connections” with its first TEDx event aimed at helping people share ideas after two years of social distancing because of the pandemic. According to the library, the free, all-day event features “a diverse group of speakers from our community who will speak about their unique take on what ‘making connections, can mean.” “Get ready to …
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Election Central: Outgoing State Auditor Bump, Gubernatorial Candidate Healey Fete DiZoglio
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Sen. Diana DiZoglio has won endorsement for her run for state auditor from the woman currently holding the job. DiZoglio is being feted today in Boston by outgoing state Auditor Suzanne Bump and Attorney General Maura Healey, candidate for governor. In an email, Bump expressed her support. “It is essential that the next state auditor have firsthand knowledge of how …
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Sections: Election Central, Region
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Haverhill High School Drama Club and Fine Arts Academy Presents ‘Treasure Island’ This Weekend
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The Haverhill High School Drama Club and Fine Arts Academy is putting on its production of Robert Louis Stevenson’s and Bryony Lavery’s “Treasure Island.” The show takes place Friday, Oct. 7, at 7 p.m., and Saturday, Oct. 8, at 2 and 7 p.m., in Haverhill High School auditorium, 137 Monument St., Haverhill. Tickets cost $5 for students and seniors and …
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Sections: Community Spotlight, Haverhill
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Gov. Baker to be On Hand When Merrimack Valley Chamber Honors Local Businesses Oct. 12
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Area business and community leaders are set to be honored next week at the Merrimack Valley Chamber of Commerce annual dinner with guest speaker Gov. Charlie Baker. United Way Senior Director Cal Williams will take away one of the Chamber’s highest honors, the Ralph B. Wilkinson Good Citizenship Award. Other winners are Joseph DiPietro of Revise, Emerging Leader Award; Haverhill …
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Sections: Business Bulletin, Haverhill
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Malcolm D. Kimball Jr., Who Shepherded Family Insurance Agency, Dies at 67
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Well-known downtown Haverhill insurance agent Malcolm D. Kimball Jr. of Haverhill, passed away Oct. 3. At age 67. Kimball took great pride in serving as the fourth-generation owner of R.B. Kimball Insurance Agency on Merrimack Street in Haverhill. He was born in Exeter, N.H., on June 28, 1955, and graduated from Pentucket Regional High School with the class of 1973. …
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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: Hailey Moschella of Haverhill Art Walk and Eunice Zeigler discusses Methuen Hispanic Heritage Celebration.
- 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.
- Our Miss Brooks: 10 p.m. and 1 a.m.
- FSN World News: 11 p.m.
Friday’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: Rep. Andy X. Vargas and Kerri Perry, CEO of Community Action.
- 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.
- FSN World News: 11 p.m.
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