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Catch the Wave at 97.9 WHAV ♦ September 24, 2021
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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 Schools Undertake Review After Reports of Sexual Harassment, Fights, Vandalism
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A review of school policies is underway after School Committee members last night discussed reports of sexual harassment, vandalism and fighting at Haverhill High School since going back into session One problem is a challenge that has gone viral on the TikTok social app. Known as “Devious Licks” encourages students to record themselves stealing and destroying school property and posting …
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Reminders: 10th Annual River Ruckus and Food and Diaper Drive Saturday
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See also River Ruckus Returns for 10th Season Saturday with Classic Cars, Bands, Food, Fireworks and More Here are reminders for two events taking place Saturday. The 10th Annual River Ruckus takes place, beginning at 9 a.m. Haverhill City Councilor Timothy J. Jordan said this year’s events include a classic car show, walking tours focusing on local architecture, discussions on …
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Haverhill Vaccination Clinic Takes Place Sunday with Free Gifts and Chance to Win $100
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Residents who are unvaccinated have an opportunity Sunday to get a shot, receive a $25 gift certificate, free backpack and school supplies and a chance at winning a $100 raffle. The vaccination clinic takes place Sunday, Sept. 26, from 1-5 p.m., at GAR Park, 108 Main St., Haverhill. It is sponsored by the City of Haverhill, Covanta, Elder Services of …
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Rep. Campbell and Sen. Rush Present Bill to Overhaul Soldiers’ Homes After COVID-19 Deaths
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Sweeping legislation to overhaul operations of the state’s soldiers’ homes is moving ahead, steered by local state Rep. Linda Dean Campbell and state Sen. Mike Rush, chairs of the former Special Joint Oversight Committee on the Soldiers’ Home in Holyoke COVID-19 outbreak. The legislation addresses the 14 key findings and recommendations in the Special Joint Oversight Committee’s report that addressed …
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Local History on Display Free During Final Weekend of Essex National Heritage’s Trails and Sails
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Local history is in the air during this final weekend of Essex National Heritage Area’s 20th annual Trails and Sails. This morning, local historian Thomas Spitalere is giving a tour of the historic 1698 Duston Garrison House at 655 Hilldale Ave., Haverhill. It belonged to the family of Haverhill’s own Hannah Duston. This afternoon, Spitalere joins Joe Bella for a …
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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: Rep. Linda Dean Campbell and Bill Fitzgerald of Mann Orchards and Topsfield Fair.
- 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.
- DJ Chris on the Radio: Live, 6:10 p.m.
- Couple Next Door: 10 p.m. and 1 a.m.
Saturday’s Radio Highlights
- Classic Hits: Favorites all day, except as indicated
- Community Spotlight: News of upcoming cultural and civic events, quarter past every hour
- Wave Weather: Every 30 minutes
- World News: Noon and 11 p.m.
- Take Two Movie Review: 8:45 a.m. and 1:45 p.m.
- Mass Moments: Today in Massachusetts history, 6:45 a.m. and 2:45 p.m.
- Gunsmoke: 10 p.m. and 1 a.m.
Sunday’s Radio Highlights
- Classic Hits: Favorites all day, except as indicated
- Community Spotlight: News of upcoming cultural and civic events, quarter past every hour
- Wave Weather: Every 30 minutes
- Pulse on Health: Pregnancy is a wonderful time in a woman’s life, but a time of concern. Good prenatal care is important not just to mom, but to baby as well. On this edition of “Pulse on Health,” Dr. Caroline Komenecky, a fourth-year resident at the Lawrence Family Medicine Residency, talks about prenatal care as well as labor and delivery.
- World News: Noon, 6 and 11 p.m.
- Take Two Movie Review: 8:45 a.m. and 1:45 p.m.
- Mass Moments: Today in Massachusetts history, 6:45 a.m. and 2:45 p.m.
- Yours Truly Johnny Dollar: 10 p.m. and 1 a.m.
Monday’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: Greater Haverhill Chamber President and CEO Irene Haley and Carol Ireland of Haverhill Walk for Peace.
- 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.
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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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