WEDO loses Lithuanian program

The Post-Gazette announced today that the long-running “Echoes of Lithuania” will sign off WEDO-AM (810) this weekend after four decades on the air. Host Dalia Yucius blames the current economy as support for the program – from advertisers and listeners – has dwindled. Dalia’s father, Vito Yucius, founded the program and for the majority of the time the program has been on, it’s been on WEDO. Dalia joined the show in 1998 and took over the hosting duties in 2001 when her father died. The show has featured music and news from Lithuania. Listeners will hear some of the older music and recordings her father played on Sunday’s final broadcast at 12:30. Beginning June 7, “Echoes of Erin with Diane Byrnes” expands to 90 minutes.