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Catch the Wave at 97.9 WHAV ♦ August 09, 2021
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WHAV is Greater Haverhill’s only public radio station and nonprofit local news service.
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Whether being among the most informed community members through comprehensive local news or enjoying a favorite tune that has a special meaning for you, there are many reasons to support WHAV. What’s yours? Review the easy giving options here.
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Thank you to WHAV members who help pay for original local news reporting that is shared with the community.
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Haverhill Becomes a Purple Heart City, Honors Most Recent Recipient Donald Jarvis
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More photographs below. See related stories: Purple Heart City Ceremony Calls Attention to World War II Heroism of Late Haverhill City Councilor Methuen Also Becomes Purple Heart Community and Honors Recipients for Sacrifices Haverhill formally became a Purple Heart City Saturday morning with the pinning of the city’s newest recipient of the medal, Donald R. Jarvis, and honoring all wounded …
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Purple Heart City Ceremony Calls Attention to World War II Heroism of Late Haverhill City Councilor
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Saturday’s Purple Heart City ceremony in Haverhill brought a moving and emotional tribute that revealed the largely untold saga of late City Councilor Theresa Baumann’s heroic service during World War II. City Councilor John A. Michitson called his aunt Terry his “inspiration for public service” and read the tribute prepared by Baumann’s daughter Sandy O’Dea. Baumann became a Purple Heart …
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I-495 Construction Update: Daytime Lane Closings Continue This Week Between Broadway and Ward Hill
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There will be daytime lane closings again on Interstate 495 and Route 97 this week to accommodate construction of the twin bridge replacement project. There will be a single right lane closing on I-495 south, between exits 108, Route 97, and 106, Ward Hill, Monday, Aug. 9, through Friday, Aug. 13, from 9 a.m.-3 p.m., each day. The closings are …
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Methuen Also Becomes Purple Heart Community and Honors Recipients for Sacrifices
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More than 150 Methuen residents gathered Saturday morning to respect Purple Heart recipients during a ceremony at the Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 8349 in Methuen. Methuen joined area communities in becoming a Purple Heart City and will hold Purple Heart Day every year on Aug. 7. Methuen also becomes part of the “Purple Heart Trail,” a “national network of …
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Firefighters Extinguish Second Fire in Three Days at New Pentucket Regional Schools’ Construction Site
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Fires both Friday and Sunday on the site of the new Pentucket Regional Middle and High School building project were quickly extinguished, but remain under investigation. West Newbury Fire Chief Michael Dwyer and Pentucket Superintendent Justin Bartholomew said Sunday’s fire was reported about 3:45 p.m. at the 22 Main St. campus. Firefighters found smoke showing from the roof in the …
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Gilford, N.H., Woman Receives Three-Year Sentence After Dealing in Fentanyl Bought in Methuen
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A 36-year-old Gilford, N.H., woman was sentenced to three years in federal prison after pleading guilty to dealing in the drug fentanyl she purchased in Methuen last year. Acting New Hampshire U.S. Attorney John J. Farley said Friday Sara Zareas was sentenced to 37 months in federal prison for participating in a conspiracy to distribute, and possess with intent to …
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Andover Man, 45, Dies in Rollover Crash Early Sunday Morning on I-93
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A 45-year-old Andover man died early Sunday morning after a rollover crash on Interstate 93 in Andover. Massachusetts State Police from the Andover Barracks were dispatched at 4:22 a.m. to the scene of a single car rollover crash on I-93 north at mile marker 36.7, south of Dascomb Road in Andover. Troopers said the vehicle went off the roadway to …
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Haverhill High, Trade and St. James Classes of 1966 to Host 55th Reunion Saturday, Sept. 18
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The Committee for the Haverhill High School, Haverhill Trade School and St. James High School Class of 1966 is hosting a 55th class reunion Saturday, Sept. 18, at Haverhill Country Club, 58 Brickett Lane. The dinner menu includes prime rib, shrimp cocktail and champagne. To reduce fears of COVID-19, the reunion is taking place on the outside deck and redwood …
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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: Rep. Leonard Mirra.
- 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.
Tuesday’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.
- Lights Out: 10 p.m. and 1 a.m.
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97.9 WHAV FM Wavelengths is sponsored by the Merrimack Valley Chamber of Commerce
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Before You Go…
If you believe, as WHAV does, that an informed public makes for better neighbors, employees, volunteers, customers, leaders, voters and citizens, we have a small favor to ask.
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Unlike others, WHAV makes its journalism available to all. If you’re not already a donor or member, WHAV needs your ongoing support to do its job. The news media is hurting with thousands of outlets closing across the country. Local news has suffered the most. While we may not always agree on what event should or should not have been covered, WHAV’s philosophy is to err on the side of disclosure. If you share a belief in these principles, help WHAV to continue being Greater Haverhill’s most trusted, reliable and thought-provoking source of news—whether on-air, online, over cable television or in social media.
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