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97.9 WHAV ♦ February 14, 2023 ♦ Public Media of New England, Inc.
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As a public service, Greater Haverhill’s only public radio station and nonprofit local news service, remains on the job 24/7, delivering timely and consistent coverage of the topics that matter most to you.
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WHAV offers more local news, more news that matters and more often.
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Haverhill Police Arrest Woman Following Early Saturday Crash That Caused Power Outage
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A 40-year-old South Grafton woman was arrested by Haverhill Police Saturday morning after her car struck a utility pole on South Main Street, causing a power outage affecting nearly 2,000 households. Allison Sousa was charged with drunken driving, speeding and negligent driving, according to a Haverhill Police arrest log. The accident took place shortly after midnight near 525 S. Main …
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Sections: Crime, Haverhill
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City Council to Consider ‘Friendly’ Land Taking to Further Protect Haverhill Drinking Water Supply
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Haverhill city councilors are expected tonight to approve what has been described as a “friendly” taking of almost 37 acres of land adjacent to Brandy Brow Road to help protect the city’s water supply. The Haverhill City Council last week approved borrowing $780,000 to pay for the 36.8 acres near the East Meadow River. The East Meadow River is the …
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City of Methuen Confirms Mayor Neil Perry Receiving Tests at Boston Hospital
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Methuen Mayor Neil Perry’s office confirmed yesterday the mayor “experienced some health issues” during the last few days and is hospitalized. Perry’s office acknowledged reports that have appeared on social media, but reported only that the mayor is currently at Beth Israel Hospital in Boston where physicians continue to “run tests to arrive at a definitive diagnosis.” “Please be assured …
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Second Valley ‘Swatting’ Report in Two Weeks Brings False Report of Amesbury School Shooting
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Another area incident of so-called “swatting” unnecessarily struck fear and disrupted classes at Amesbury High School Monday when a telephone caller reported “a firearm near the school” and then the sound of gunshots. Police Chief Craig Bailey and school Superintendent Elizabeth McAndrews said the Amesbury Police Department and other law enforcement agencies are investigating after a large police response was …
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Haverhill’s Fourth Annual Preschool Resource Fair Saturday, March 4
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Haverhill families have an opportunity to learn about local preschool programs and how to register in time for kindergarten this fall. Haverhill’s Fourth Annual Preschool Resource Fair takes place Saturday, March 4, from 9:30-11:30 a.m., at Caleb Dustin Hunking School, 480 S. Main St., Haverhill. The event is organized by the city’s Early Learning Leadership Team. While parents and guardians …
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Sections: Education, Haverhill
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Women’s City Club of Haverhill Plans Mardi Gras, Wreathmaking at Feb. 21 Meeting
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The Women’s City Club of Haverhill celebrates Mardi Gras with seasonal wreathmaking at its meeting next week. The club celebrates with food and fun during the meeting Tuesday, Feb. 21, beginning at 12:30 p.m., on the lower level of Advent Christian Church, 160 Carleton St., Haverhill. Organizers encourage attendees and guests to wear decorative masks. Guests are asked to pay …
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Sections: Community Spotlight, Haverhill
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Downtown Haverhill’s Krueger Flatbread and Olivia’s Restaurant Close Abruptly
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Correction: An earlier version of this story noted a number of restaurants associated with the larger Petrou family. One that remains in downtown Haverhill is Butch’s Uptown, 63 Locke St. Two popular eateries in downtown Haverhill appear to have permanently closed after making a verbal notification to the Haverhill License Commission. Krueger Flatbread and Olivia’s Restaurant are located side by …
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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. Guest: Boys and Girls Club of Greater Haverhill Executive Director Javier Bristol.
- 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 City Council: Live, 7 p.m.
- X Minus One: 10 p.m. and 1 a.m.
- FSN World News: 11 p.m.
Wednesday’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: Maureen Lynch, superintendent, Whittier Regional Vocational Technical High School.
- 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.
- Great Gildersleeve: 10 p.m. and 1 a.m.
- FSN World News: 11 p.m.
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