WHVL-LD (channel 29) is a

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, United States, affiliated with

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. Owned by Channel Communications, the station has studios on East College Avenue near the

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, and its transmitter is located atop Rattlesnake Mountain in Rush Township. WHVL-LD is available on

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throughout the Johnstown– Altoona–State College

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Programming

Local programming

WHVL was launched on August 31, 2007, with live coverage of the

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"Football Eve"

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. With its commitment to local issues and events, WHVL broadcasts many locally produced programs including: *''The Centre of It All'' – (the name refers to

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, where the station is based) *''WHVL High School Game of the Week'' – covering local

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*''BlueWhite Tailgate'' – covering Penn State football with pre- and post-game coverage. Formerly ''Penn State Tailgate Show'' The station occasionally presents special programs covering topics of local interest. On October 16, 2008, WHVL broadcast a live debate featuring 5th Congressional District candidates. It broadcast the

vs. Lock Haven wrestling match on February 23, 2008. The station broadcasts local programming produced by others including ''Pit Pass'' with co-hosts Ron Fox and Jan Miller, a show covering

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in Pennsylvania.

Subchannels

The station's signal is

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References

External links

Official website

WHVL's YouTube Channel
– includes full episodes of some of the local programs and ads. 1991 establishments in Pennsylvania Buzzr affiliates HVL-LD State College, Pennsylvania Television channels and stations established in 1991 {{Pennsylvania-tv-station-stub