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97.9 WHAV ♦ October 07, 2022 ♦ Public Media of New England, Inc.
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Where Else Can You Receive This Much Important Local News?
As someone who follows local news presented by 97.9 WHAV, you surely have noticed the growing number of important stories and events presented daily.
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Whether it is pent up demand after two years of the pandemic or a new trend, the numbers of events and critical happenings also have grown substantially.
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WHAV, Greater Haverhill’s only public radio station and nonprofit local news service, seeks to keep you abreast of what’s happening, but your membership support is needed. If you’re not already a member, consider a monthly subscription by reviewing the many giving options here.
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Best Western in Haverhill Closing to Make Way for New Hotel; Building was Built as Howard Johnson’s
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(Additional photograph below.) It was one of the first new buildings in Haverhill to take advantage of the new Interstate 495 highway during the early 1960s, but it’s going away. Built as the Howard Johnson’s Motor Lodge on a relocated portion of Lowell Avenue, the now Best Western closes this month to make way for a modern hotel. In a …
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No Thumbs Up; In Fact, Councilors Almost Used Another Finger in Rocks Village Bridge Dispute
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With the Rocks Village Bridge scheduled to open to traffic again Monday, Oct. 10, a plea by the Haverhill City Council, Town of West Newbury and state representatives to exclude heavy-truck traffic on that span is, apparently, water under the bridge for the time being. City cCouncilor Thomas J. Sullivan, who spearheaded the drive to have the Mass. Department of …
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North Andover Fire Department Hosts Annual, Family-Friendly Open House Saturday
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In honor of Fire Prevention Week, the North Andover Fire Department is hosting its annual open house. The event takes place Saturday, Oct. 8, from 10 a.m.-1 p.m., at the North Andover Fire Department, 795 Chickering Road, North Andover. Firefighters are offering firehouse tours, fire prevention information, a jaws of life demonstration, CPR lessons and blood pressure screenings. Children may …
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Podcast: School Administration Seeks Property Lease Bids for Haverhill’s Gateway Academy
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Haverhill school officials are seeking larger space for the city’s Gateway Academy, a smaller alternative for those struggling at conventional middle and high schools. Superintendent Margaret Marotta told WHAV listeners last June the new Gateway School at Crowell School is limited to around 120 students, but she always expected it to grow. Appearing on WHAV’s morning show his week, she …
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Sections: Education, Haverhill
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Essex County Ghost Project Kicks Off Halloween with Ghost Hunt at Duston-Dustin Garrison House
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The Essex County Ghost Project and Witches Wonder are celebrating the Halloween season with a ghost hunt and talk in Haverhill. The event takes place Saturday, Oct. 8, at 7:15 p.m., at the Duston-Dustin Garrison House, 655 Hilldale Ave., Haverhill. The spooky night begins with a talk from Christi Brouder about the importance of psychics during investigations and then is …
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Sections: Community Spotlight, Haverhill
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Haverhill River Bards Poetry Series Continues Tonight with Featured Poet Surya Sarkhel
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Creative Haverhill tonight presents its next installment of the Haverhill River Bards Poetry Series with a featured reading from local poet Surya Sarkhel followed by a free, first-come-first-serve open mic. The event takes place tonight, Oct. 7, at 7 p.m., at HC Media, 2 Merrimack St., Haverhill. Sarkhel was born in West Bengal, India, but is a longtime Haverhill resident. …
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Sections: Community Spotlight, Haverhill
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Haverhill’s Sons of Italy Presents a Masquerade Ball to Benefit the Parkinson’s Foundation
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The Sons of Italy in Haverhill is hosting a masquerade ball to raise money for the Parkinson’s Foundation. The ball takes place Saturday, Oct. 8, starting at 6 p.m., at the Phoenician Restaurant, 12 Alpha St., Haverhill. All ages are welcome and tickets are $60 per person. A buffet dinner is being served and prizes are going to be given …
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Sections: Community Spotlight, Going Out
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Merrimack River Feline Rescue Society’s Seeks ‘CATalysts’ at 28th Annual Fur Ball Gala and Auction
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The Merrimack River Feline Rescue Society is hosting its 28th annual Fur Ball Gala and Auction with the theme “Be a CATalyst,” to raise money for cats and kittens in need. The gala takes place Saturday, Oct. 8, from 6-9:30 p.m., at the Blue Ocean Event Center, 4 Ocean Front N, Salisbury. Cocktails, dining and entertainment are offered, as well …
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Sections: Community Spotlight
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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: 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.
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.
- FSN World News: 11 p.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 Health Center CEO Guy Fish hosts the monthly “All Hands Staff Meeting” from the Center’s South Clinic. He talks about the strategic planning process and culture within the organization. Then, Chief Medical Officer Zandra Kelley gives an update on rising COVID-19 numbers and the value of staff and the public getting flu vaccinations.
- 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.
- FSN World News: 11 p.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: Rep. Lenny Mirra.
- 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.
- FSN World News: 11 p.m.
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