WLYC

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WLYC 1050 - Williamsport, PA "ESPN Radio 1050"

WLYC was started June 26, 1951.


[edit] HISTORY

Over the Years...WLYC has always maintained the same call letters since day one. A feat that is slowly fading away with radio stations. WLYC has seen a variety of formats as well. Currently, WLYC is a ESPN sports station. It has been a Adult Contemporary/Adult Standards station (2002-2004); a Patriot Talk station (1999-2002); Classic Country (1997-1999); Music of Your Life station (1972-1997); and Top 40, along with various other formats prior to that.

WLYC has also seen great personalities come through the doors on Pine Street and Market Street in Williamsport and now in South Williamsport. Mike Yoder (the best morning show host ever on WLYC), served up mornings for 13 years. Lou Kolb, Vanessa Hunter (the ultimate news anchor), Steve Jensen, Dr. Jay Richards, and Sam Jordan.

Prior to it's change to sports programming, WLYC was one of the premier stations that people could rely upon for local news coverage. Vanessa Hunter kept listeners informed of the latest news affecting the region, Bill Keen was also instrumental in bringing WLYC sports reports to keep the fans updated of local high school and college sports.

WLYC has always brought interesting program shows to it's listeners. Shows like "The Swap Shop" and WLYC Radio Auctions.