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Catch the Wave at 97.9 WHAV ♦ May 31, 2021
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It’s the end of the month and a good time to think about supporting local news reporting in the months ahead.
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Since you’re reading this, you have shown you recognize the value of original, consistent and timely local news. In fact, WHAV provides news and information that cannot be found anywhere else. For those of you who are not members of Greater Haverhill’s only public radio station and nonprofit local news service, please consider a monthly WHAV membership. There are a variety of giving options.
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City Councilors Welcome Back Haverhill’s Longest Table to Benefit L’Arche Boston North
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The Wingate Street Arts District again becomes the home of Haverhill’s Longest Table celebration in August The second annual event, scheduled for Thursday, Aug. 19, kicks off this year’s Greater Haverhill Chamber of Commerce Restaurant Week. L’Arche Boston North’s plans 25 tables, spaced six feet apart, featuring outdoor dining, entertainment and meals provided by some of the city’s most talented …
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Podcast: Holy Family’s Macdougall Stresses People to ‘BE FAST’ When Stroke Symptoms Appear
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As the month of May nears a close, there’s still time to take notice of National Stroke Awareness Month. Lisa Macdougall, Holy Family Hospital’s stroke coordinator at. Macdougall, explains symptoms of stroke may come on suddenly, which is why they have a memorable acronym. “That acronym is BE FAST We want you to BE FAST when you think you are …
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I-495 Construction Update: Steel Beams Continue Crossing the Merrimack with Some Traffic Delays
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Steel beams are inching their ways over the Merrimack River, across what will be a new Interstate 495 southbound bridge. To keep that work moving and tend to other parts of the $102 million twin bridge replacement project in Haverhill, there will be ramp and lane closings and rolling roadblocks again this week. The Massachusetts Department of Transportation reports two …
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Methuen Police Present Toys and Summer Essentials to Foster Kids of the Merrimack Valley
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Methuen Police recently presented its summer toy donation to the Foster Kids of the Merrimack Valley. The donation was made by the Methuen Police Department Superior Officers Union and Methuen Patrolman’s Union for this year’s toy drive and included summer items such as sun block, sports equipment, bathing suits, beach towels and outdoor games. Officer Robert Gordon presented toy donations …
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Haverhill Kicks Off LGBTQ Month with Flag Raising Ceremony and Social Reception Wednesday
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Haverhill City Hall raises the LGBTQ Pride Flag during a ceremony Wednesday, kicking off LGBTQ Month in the City of Haverhill. The observance is hosted by Mayor James J. Fiorentini and City Councilor Thomas J. Sullivan and takes place Wednesday, June 2, at 4:30 p.m., at Haverhill City Hall, 4 Summer St. A free social reception follows at Hans Garden, …
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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.
- 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. Guests: Bill Fitzgerald of Mann Orchards and Topsfield Fair and Haverhill school Superintendent Margaret Marotta.
- 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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