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97.9 WHAV ♦ October 27, 2022 ♦ Public Media of New England, Inc.
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This year’s WHAV Fall Membership Drive continues the focus on the 75th anniversary of WHAV first coming to the service of local audiences—a mission that today is more important than ever.
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Legendary local newscaster Edwin V. Johnson, known to generations of Haverhill High School students as the affable public speaking instructor, introduced “Partyline” in 1954 to solicit listener feedback on the news. Because there was not yet a delay system to guard against abuse, Johnson would take calls off air, paraphrase residents and present their views between tracks of popular music.
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Help celebrate WHAV’s diamond jubilee and return to its 1947 studio building in downtown Haverhill. Give a housewarming gift in support of Greater Haverhill’s only public radio station and nonprofit local news service. Just click here.
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WHAV to Relocate to Downtown Haverhill Studio Building that Still Bears Its Name
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The WHAV call letters were first voiced on local radios during the spring of 1947, but the new station would not move into its new downtown studio building until the fall of that year. Now, 75 years later, today’s 97.9 WHAV is likewise going home to the art deco-styled structure. Today’s WHAV—like the original station—broadcasts from the Silver Hill transmitter …
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Sections: Haverhill, What's On?
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Mass. State Police Arrest 23, Including Haverhill Man, Seize 74,000 Pills in Raid
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A 30-year-old Haverhill man was among 23 people arrested Tuesday and charged with conspiracy to possess with intent to distribute and to distribute more than 74,000 counterfeit prescription pills containing, what State Police called, “deadly narcotics.” David Delauri of Haverhill, was among those charged in connection with a North Shore-based drug trafficking organization that allegedly manufactured and distributed tens of …
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Sections: Crime, Haverhill
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Haverhill Council Delays Lake Street Housing Plan While City Studies Water, Sewer Capacities
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Two public hearings scheduled for discussion at Tuesday night’s Haverhill City Council meeting ended up being rescheduled. The first involved a proposal by Aaron Orso, co-owner of Cedar Crest Development who was looking to utilize an element of the city’s new zoning master plan, called “Flexible Development,” to allow him to build 14 single-family homes on 25.3 acres of land …
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Haverhill Republican Committee Hosts Haverhill Exchange Club, Learns of ‘Leading Lights’
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Members of the Haverhill Republican Committee purchased blue light bulbs from the Haverhill Exchange Club after hearing a presentation on the service group’s “Leading Lights” program. According to the Exchange Club, Leading Lights, designed to be placed in home porch fixtures, promotes healthy relationships between communities and law enforcement by sponsoring open communication, support and collaboration. The Haverhill Republican Committee …
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Jason Young Completes Field Training to Become Full-Time Methuen Police Officer
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Methuen Police Officer Jason Young is now a permanent, full-time member of the department after completing three months of field training. Young graduating last June from the Northern Essex Community College Police Academy. He previously worked at Raytheon. He graduated from Methuen High School in 2014 and went on to serve six years in the Army National Guard. He earned …
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Plaistow Celebrates Halloween with Pumpkin Lighting Festival Saturday
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Plaistow, N.H., is hosting an afternoon of activities at its annual Pumpkin Lighting Festival to celebrate Halloween. The festival takes place Saturday, Oct. 29, from 2-6 p.m., at the Plaistow Town Green, 145 Main St., Plaistow. Activities include a music provided by a disc jockey, games, corn maze, food trucks and local organizations passing out candy to children dressed in …
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Sections: Community Spotlight, Region
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Women’s Business Leagues Support 411 Cares, Bread & Roses with ‘Swing Into Action’ Glow Golf
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The Merrimack Valley and Methuen chapters of the Women’s Business League are hosting a family-friendly glow golf event called “Swing into Action,” for charity tonight. It takes place tonight, Oct. 27, from 5-9 p.m., at Garrison Par 3 Golf Center, 654 Hilldale Ave., Haverhill. Participants may golf in teams with a chance of winning prizes. Appetizers will be served and …
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Sections: Business Bulletin, Haverhill
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Knight’s Hall Hosts Weekend of Costumes, Shows and More at Autumn Knights Fair
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Knight’s Hall is presenting a weekend of magic and spooky activities at the Autumn Knights Fair this weekend. The fair takes place Friday, Oct. 28, from 8-10 p.m., and Saturday, Oct. 29, from 11 a.m.-10 p.m., at Winnekenni Castle, 1 Castle Road, Haverhill. Attendees have the chance to experience armored combat, history presentations, blacksmithing, storytellers and haunted walks. Other activities …
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Sections: Community Spotlight, Haverhill
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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: Michael S. McGonagle, Veterans Alliance of Greater Haverhill Pre-election Breakfast, and Lauren Towler of Groveland Langley-Adams Library.
- 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.
- Haverhill School Committee: Live. 7 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. Linda Dean Campbell and Thomas Spitalere of Essex County Ghost Project.
- 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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