WVIA committed to continuing programming following devastating fire PITTSTON, PA (wvia) - Committed to serving its members, viewers and listeners in Northeastern Pennsylvania and the Central Susquehanna Valley, WVIA is moving forward after its transmitter site was destroyed in a major electrical fire on Friday afternoon. The fire began while electricians were working on the building on Penobscot Mountain. An electrical arc ignited ceiling tiles, causing the blaze.

WVIA TV is now reaching 95 percent of its viewers with its signal through WNEP TV's Channel 49 HD transmitter. Through a remarkably fortunate and highly unusual circumstance, WNEP had an unused digital television transmitter Channel 16's management offered the PBS affiliate. Otherwise, recovery of coverage would have taken far longer, according to WVIA Vice-President of Engineering Joe Glynn. Viewers who watch WVIA TV over the air via an antenna should do a channel scan to their converter box/digital tv in order to find it.

WVIA FM programming has resumed for about 10 percent of its listening area at low power on 89.9 FM and 89.7 FM in Williamsport. By the end of the week, WVIA FM expects to reach 70 percent of its listening area.

WVIA FM is just a click away for those who would like to listen online. Visit wvia.org, click on radio in the navigation bar and then click Listen Live.

As the stations forge ahead, WVIA is grateful to the outpouring of support from leaders in the television and radio industry, as well as faithful members, viewers and listeners.

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