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97.9 WHAV ♦ April 05, 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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Support WHAV News with your membership. Simply click here for new and easy giving options, including donations of used cars. If you are already a current donor or member, community members thank you for keeping them informed.
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Haverhill Plans Citywide Earth Day Cleanup April 22 with More Than 400 Volunteers
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After months of winter, it is finally spring cleanup time once again and Haverhill is asking residents to lend a hand spiffing up city streets on Earth Day, Saturday, April 22. David LaBrode, coordinator of Haverhill’s annual Earth Day City Wide Cleanup, told the City Council last night this year’s event, which has been themed “Invest in our planet. Start …
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Haverhill’s Vargas, Rivera, Acosta Among 40 to Serve on Governor’s Council on Latino Empowerment
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Rep. Andy X. Vargas, former Lawrence Mayor Daniel Rivera, former Northern Essex Community College trustee and Labor Secretary Rosalin Acosta and other local notables will be the first to serve on the Governor’s Council on Latino Empowerment when it launches today. Gov. Maura Healey is scheduled to sign an executive order today, establishing the Council with more than 40 Latino …
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Sections: Haverhill, Region
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Coalition of Groveland and Four Other Police Departments Hires Jail Diversion Clinician
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Groveland is part of a coalition that recently hired a jail diversion clinician to better help police respond to behavioral health calls. Robin Reid, working in collaboration with Beth Israel Lahey Health Behavioral Services, was welcomed by the police chiefs of Groveland, Rowley, Boxford, Georgetown and Newbury. The position, paid by a grant from the Massachusetts Department of Mental Health …
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Whittier Tech Marketing Students Share Credit for Life Learning Experience with Peers
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A group of junior marketing students at Whittier Regional Vocational Technical High School gave a presentation late last month to their peers on “Credit for Life,” a program that teaches students about real-life budgeting and money management skills Tech students. Gabby Ortiz of Haverhill, Katie Rocco of Newburyport and Owen Brannelly of Amesbury delivered the talk Tuesday, March 21, and …
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Sections: Education, Haverhill, Region
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Spitalere to Address Groveland Historical Society on Colonial-Era French-American Wars
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A presentation on King Philip’s War and the Nine Years’ War—both conflicts with France that involved the New England colonies—is coming to the Groveland Historical Society next week. Tom Spitalere, a local historian and past chairman of the Haverhill Historical Commission, speaks on the “French American War” Wednesday, April 12, 7 p.m., at Washington Hall, 101 Washington St., Groveland. Admission …
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Sections: Community Spotlight, Region
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Benchmark Honors Heather True of Haverhill with 2023 Compassionate Caregiver Award
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Heather True of Haverhill, lead aide at Haverhill Crossings, last month received the Benchmark 2023 Compassionate Caregiver Award, the companies highest honor. True was honored at Benchmark’s 20th Annual Awards Gala, selected out of more than 5,000 associates for best fulfilling the company’s mission of meeting individuals where they are and connecting them to the people, passions and things that …
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Sections: Business Bulletin, Haverhill
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Calling Hours Saturday for Bishop Franklin W. Hobbs, Who Died March 30 at 87
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Bishop Franklin W. Hobbs, 87, of Derry, N.H., passed away March 30, at his residence surrounded by his loving family. Born in Newark, N.J., June 20, 1935, son of the late Hosea J. and Ada (Robinson) Hobbs. Franklin is the eighth child of 11 children born to the couple. A proud Veteran, he served in the United States Air Force …
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Sections: Haverhill, Obituaries
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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: Janet Nittmann of Windrush Farm Therapeutic Riding Center and Scott Winters of CNA Stores.
- 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.
Thursday’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: Patricia Graham, Haverhill Firefighting Museum, and Rep. Adrianne Ramos, 14th Essex District.
- 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.
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