Dow Carnahan dies
April 30, 2016
“It is with tremendous sadness that we announce to you the passing of our dear friend and colleague, Dow Carnahan.” So begins a web post today by station WCNS (1480 Latrobe). Carnahan spent over 30 years with the station in several capacities including morning news anchor, talk host, and Operations manager. A friend, Ed Weigle, reported that he had just heard Carnahan on the air Friday.
I met Dow while interning at WCNS in 1990 and then working part-time for Mr. Longo until 1992. My wife also knew him from recording spots and segments about the Westmoreland County Food Bank, of which WCNS has been a strong supporter.
Such a shame. He will be missed.