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97.9 WHAV ♦ March 16, 2023 ♦ Public Media of New England, Inc.
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Greater Haverhill’s only public radio station and nonprofit local news service provides consistent and timely coverage of local news. Tune in to 97.9 WHAV for breaking news when it happens.
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Haverhill Council Adds Input to $37.5 Million Federal Aid Spending Plan; Public Also Gets Review Chance
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The Haverhill City Council added its input Tuesday to preliminary plans for spending $37.5 million in federal COVID-19 aid—one of the final steps required before the public weighs in one more time That figure represents Haverhill’s portion of $1.9 trillion from the American Rescue Plan Act—or ARPA—to be used for specific purposes, primarily relating to financial needs resulting from the …
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Podcast: Howard Details Plans to Merge Merrimack Valley and RTN Credit Unions; March 29 Vote
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Merrimack Valley Credit Union members are being asked to vote in about two weeks to approve a merger with RTN Federal Credit Union. Members will cast votes at a special meeting to approve the merger and update the bylaws to reflect RTN’s field of membership, which covers those who “reside, work or attend school in Worcester County…and immediate family members.” …
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Sections: Business Bulletin, Haverhill, Region
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Lawrence Superior Court Jury Convicts 67-Year-Old Man in Baseball Bat Beating Death
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A 67-year-old Lawrence man was convicted of first-degree murder Wednesday for beating his neighbor to death with an aluminum baseball bat. Martin Rodriguez was charged with the murder of 53-year-old Jose Burgos. The two lived in a YMCA rooming house at the time of the 2017 attack. A jury sitting in Lawrence Superior Court agreed to both theories presented by …
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Sens. Finegold and Payano Hail Senate Passage of Housing, Education, Safety Net Bill
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Last week, the Massachusetts Senate passed legislation that makes investments in housing, education and key safety net programs. According to a joint press release from Sens. Barry R. Finegold and Pavel Payano, the bill extends programs first implemented during the COVID-19 pandemic and adds $814.3 billion in bond borrowing to support economic development projects across the Commonwealth. “I am especially …
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Sections: Haverhill, Region, State House News
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Haverhill High, Whittier Tech and Methuen High Students to be Honored at Valley Patriot Bash
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Students attending Haverhill High, Whittier Regional Vocational Technical High and Methuen High Schools are among those being honored and awarded scholarships at the upcoming Valley Patriot newspaper annual Bash Scholarship and Award night. Haverhill High’s Liam Robertson is up for the Michelle DeLuca Benedetti Memorial Scholarship, while Whittier Tech’s Arturo Zuniga is up for a scholarship started by Whittier alum …
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Sections: Education, Haverhill, Region
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Elected Officials to Help AgeSpan Deliver Meals on Wheels Next Week
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If you receive Meals on Wheels from AgeSpan, you may be surprised to see who is at your door next week. Local elected officials are teaming up with AgeSpan staff to deliver meals and a smile during Community Champions Week next week as part of the national March for Meals campaign during Nutrition Month. Across the United States, one in …
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Sections: Community Spotlight, Haverhill, Region
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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: Haverhill Promise Director Jessica Kallin.
- 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. Guests: Brian Spies of Service Corps of Retired Executives (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.
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