WLYC

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WLYC-AM
Broadcast area	Williamsport, Pennsylvania
Branding	ESPN Radio 1050
Frequency	1050 kHz (AM)
Format	Sports
Owner	WLYC
Website	ESPN Radio 1050

WLYC 1050 is a sports radio station in Williamsport, Pennsylvania branded as ESPN Radio 1050. WLYC's first air date was June 26, 1951.

[edit] History

Over the Years..WLYC has always maintained the same call letters since day one...that's a feat that is slowly fading away with radio stations.

WLYC has been Williamsport's all-sports radio station since January 1, 2005 and carries Mike & Mike in the Morning (6am-10am); Colin Cowherd (10am-1pm); Dan Patrick (1pm-3pm); and local sports talk (The Cage from 3pm-9pm). Hosts of the Cage include The Edsel and Pet Rock from 3pm-5pm; Jed Donahue from 5pm-7pm; and pro wrestler Mr T from 7pm-9pm.

WLYC has seen a variety of formats through the years; 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), Dr. Jay Richards, and Sam Jordan.

Prior to its 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 is now experiencing a rebirth as ESPN Radio 1050 and features Mike and Mike in the Morning, Colin Cowherd, Dan Patrick, the EDSEL (Eddie Walker) and Jed Donahue in afternoons. WLYC also carries news at the top of the hour from Fox NewsChannel.

[edit] References

• Official Website