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97.9 WHAV ♦ December 16, 2022 ♦ Public Media of New England, Inc.
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Complete local news below.
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When WHAV moved into its new downtown studios 75 years ago this month, Haverhill Mayor Albert W. Glynn hailed the arrival of the new local news and entertainment outlet.
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“I feel certain they have made one of the greatest contributions ever made to our civic life,” Glynn said.
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As WHAV returns to the art deco-styled building, the need for accurate, reliable and trustworthy coverage of local news remains more important than ever.
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A virtual housewarming party is the theme of nonprofit WHAV’s end of year appeal. Instead of pitching local information and entertainment to what were once throngs of downtown merchants, today’s nonprofit WHAV asks listeners to give a housewarming gift. To give or learn more, click here.
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Families of 125 Haverhill Children Benefit from First Responders’ Heroes and Helpers Program
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This year’s Heroes and Helpers program, spearheaded by the Haverhill Police and Fire Departments, raised more than $15,000 and served the families of 125 children. Haverhill Police Chief Robert P. Pistone praised those who gave and first responders who worked with Haverhill students to make the fourth annual program a success. Unlike other holiday programs, Heroes and Helpers makes it …
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Haverhill Rotarians Welcome Seven to Roster as Membership Rebounds Following Pandemic Low
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Unlike the dark days of the pandemic, Haverhill Rotary is celebrating not only the gradual return of its longtime members, but its growing roster. The Club formally welcomed seven prominent community members during an induction ceremony Thursday afternoon. Rotary President Timothy J. Jordan welcomed the new members and veteran Rotarian Joseph Cleary oversaw the ceremony. Coming onboard were, listed alphabetically, …
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DiZoglio Taps Weinreich to Lead State Auditor Transition; Both Share Opposition to NDAs
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A North Andover woman, who led the town in banning the use of taxpayer-paid nondisclosure agreements, has been named as director of state Auditor-elect Diana DiZoglio’s transition team. Sasha Weinreich’s job will be to “move the auditor-elect’s commitments forward and ensure the new administration’s readiness on Jan. 18.” She is a former chair of the North Andover Finance Committee and …
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Sections: Election Central, Region, State House News
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Two Mental Health, Substance Use Centers Launch Next Month in Merrimack Valley Area
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Two Community Behavioral Health Centers are slated to begin delivering services next month to help area residents cope with mental health and substance use issues. Eliot Community Human Services has been designated to provide on-site and telehealth services to such area communities as Groveland, Haverhill, Merrimac and West Newbury, while BILH Behavioral Health Services will focus on Andover, Lawrence, Methuen …
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Sections: Haverhill, Health, Region
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Essex County Sheriff’s Program Graduates Nine from Program Aimed at Keeping People Out of Jail
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The Essex County Sheriff’s Department recently graduated its first group of nine from its new community-based program Supporting Transitions and Reentry—known as STAR—Program. The graduates were in need of services to keep them out of jail and on a path to successful citizenship. Each were assigned a STAR navigator that developed an individualized plan for services and connections to community …
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Sections: Crime, Education, Region
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Whittier Tech Students Learn Art of Coordination at Ipswich Construction Site
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Earlier this month, 25 students from Whittier Regional Vocational Technical High School participating in the Engineering, Carpentry and Computer-Aided Design pathways learned how various trades are coordinated through an Ipswich construction site visit. Whittier Superintendent Maureen Lynch said students toured a biology lab construction site thanks to an invitation from Associated General Contractors of Massachusetts. The tour was led by …
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Sections: Education, Haverhill, Region
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John Greenleaf Whittier School’s Drama Club Presents Winter Concert with Past Year Overview
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The drama club of John Greenleaf Whittier School is hosting its annual winter concert. The performance is happening Friday, Dec. 16, at 5 p.m., at the cafeteria at Whittier School, 256 Concord St., Haverhill. Musical performances include harmonies and choreography from last season including Willy Wonka Jr., Moana Jr. and The Lion King Jr. Attendees may watch the show either …
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Sections: Community Spotlight, Education, 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 Thompson of SCORE and Laurie Cantwell, Haverhill Lions Club.
- 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
- FSN 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.
- 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 Health Center operates one of the only Healthcare for the Homeless programs north of Boston, serving a host of communities in the Merrimack Valley. Dr. Ryan Dono, one of the providers in the program, talks about Healthcare for the Homeless, why a program like this is so important, some of the challenges faced by the patients and the providers.
- FSN 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. Guests: Rep.-Elect Ryan Hamilton and Rep. Christina A. Minicucci.
- 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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