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97.9 WHAV ♦ June 29, 2023 ♦ Public Media of New England, Inc.
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It is the end of the month, the end of the fiscal year and an important time to support local news reporting in the months ahead.
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Since you’re reading this, you recognize the value of original, consistent and timely local news. In fact, WHAV provides news and information that cannot be found anywhere else.
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For those of you who are not members of Greater Haverhill’s only public radio station and nonprofit local news service, consider a monthly WHAV membership here. There are also a variety of other giving options, including business membership.
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Michitson Spells Out Benefits and Next Steps Necessary for Haverhill Smart Manufacturing Hub
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After participating in a summit on Smart Manufacturing Resiliency earlier this month, Haverhill City Councilor John A. Michitson said he is convinced the integration of digital and traditional manufacturing is the wave of the future and Haverhill is well poised to become a regional smart manufacturing hub. Addressing his fellow councilors on Tuesday, Michitson said a number of business and …
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Haverhill Parent Pfeil Files Nomination Papers for Ward 6 School Committee Seat
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Chad Pfeil Wednesday filed completed nomination papers with the Haverhill city clerk’s office, launching his candidacy to represent Ward 6 on the Haverhill School Committee. Pfeil is a parent of a freshman at Haverhill High School. He is a member of the John Greenleaf Whittier School Site Council, where he has helped lead efforts to address space issues within the …
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Sections: Election Central, Haverhill
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Andover-Based Pharmacy Agrees to $10 Million Fed Settlement Over Opioid Prescriptions
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Andover-based Injured Workers Pharmacy recently agreed to pay $10 million to settle claims it violated the Controlled Substances Act by dispensing drugs, including opioids, and submitting false bills to the U.S. Department of Labor. Injured Workers Pharmacy, described by the federal government as, “the largest purchaser of opioids in the United States, among retail pharmacies,” also agreed to a five-year …
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Payano Among Those Asking Wealthy to Pay Community College Fee for Admissions Favoring Rich
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Sam Doran, State House News Service Two teachers-turned-lawmakers called Tuesday for cracking down on certain college admissions practices they said equate to “affirmative action for the rich.” A bill filed by state Rep. Simon Cataldo and Sen. Pavel Payano targets preferences for so-called legacies and donor relations, along with the application option of a binding early decision. Under their proposal, …
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Sections: Education, Haverhill, Region
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Perkins Featured Artist of the Greater Haverhill Arts Association for July and August
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John Perkins is the featured member artist of the Greater Haverhill Arts Association for July and August. Work by Perkins, described as “a photographer with an artist’s eye for composition and nuance,” will be display through August, during regular hours, at the Art Niche at UMass Lowell’s Innovation Hub, Harbor Place, 2 Merrimack St., Haverhill. The exhibit is open to …
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Sections: Community Spotlight, Haverhill
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Witches Wonder Plans Grand Opening of Haverhill Store with Essex County Ghost Project
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Witches Wonder plans a grand opening celebration Saturday at its new Haverhill store with help from the Essex County Ghost Project that will share space. The event, which turns into a fundraiser for Haverhill’s Hilldale Cemetery at night, features paranormal speakers Saturday, July 1, beginning at 10 a.m., at Witches Wonder, 219 River St., Haverhill Speakers include Dave McCullough from …
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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: MeVa Transit Administrator Noah S. Berger.
- 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: Eunice Zeigler of the YWCA and L'Arche Boston North Executive Director Jennifer Matthews.
- 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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