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97.9 WHAV ♦ November 24, 2022 ♦ Public Media of New England, Inc.
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Holiday Season Begins in Earnest with Shop Small Day, Gale Park Tree Lighting This Weekend
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A busy post-Thanksgiving weekend is taking shape with “Shop Small Day” Saturday and one of Haverhill’s first Christmas tree lighting ceremonies Sunday. “Shop Small Day” encourages consumers to buy from locally owned businesses. Michael Thompson, a Haverhill SCORE volunteer, recently gave WHAV listeners an overview. “You know, I think we’ve all driven through these small communities that have lost their …
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Sections: Business Bulletin, Haverhill
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Fire Marshal Says Thanksgiving Day is the Number One Day for House Fires, Offers Safety Tips
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State Fire Marshal Peter J. Ostroskey is urging residents to make fire safety a priority in the kitchen on Thanksgiving Day—the number one day for home fires in Massachusetts. “Each year, we see about twice as many fires on Thanksgiving as on the next-closest day,” Ostroskey said. “Don’t let a fire ruin this special time with your family and loved …
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Essex County Sheriff Receives $30,000 Grant to Treat Prisoner Opioid Addiction
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The Essex County Sheriff’s office was selected by the state to receive $30,000 in federal grants to provide substance use treatment to prisoners. The Residential Substance Abuse Treatment program awards $243,095.50 to Massachusetts sheriffs to support the delivery of addiction services to individuals in their custody. The federal grant funding is administered by the Department of Justice, Office of Justice …
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Sections: Region, State House News
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Methuen Plans Flag Retirement Ceremony Wednesday, Dec. 7
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Methuen is having its annual flag retirement ceremony on Pearl Harbor Day. The ceremony takes place Wednesday, Dec. 7, 11 a.m., at Elmwood Cemetery, 130 N. Lowell St., Methuen. Paul Jensen, director of Methuen Veterans Services, asks that residents drop off flags to be retired in advance of the ceremony. In a flyer, the city notes “it is prescribed that …
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Sections: Community Spotlight, Region
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Emmaus, With Matching Donation Support from Haverhill Bank, Seeks Help on GivingTuesday
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Ten years ago, nonprofits wanted a voice during the busy holiday season. They wanted a day where people give back to causes that matter to them. Thus, GivingTuesday was born. On this 10th Anniversary of this global day of giving which has raised billions for nonprofits around the world, Haverhill’s Emmaus has set an ambitious goal of raising $75,000 on …
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Sections: Business Bulletin, 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.
- 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. Guest: Rep. Linda Dean Campbell.
- 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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