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Keep reading to enjoy the latest news and updates from the station, peak behind the scenes of AOTV, learn about the projects our team is working on and more.
New Studio!
AOTV has a New Studio! A state-of-the art Tricaster 8000 switcher has been installed in the AOTV control room. It will give us a new, smooth operation workflow to produce magnificent shows on par with the television networks. The studio has new HD cameras and LED...
Thank you to our Envelope Stuffers!
The envelope stuffing party was on September 14. We had over 30 volunteers help to prepare 1,190 mailings. As the saying goes, "many hands make light work." Thanks to everyone who helped!
Open House Sucess
AOTV hosted an Open House September 14 to show off the new studio equipment. Volunteers also were on hand the entire day at the Athol Fall Fest on September 17. They answered many questions about the production truck and the new radio station WVAO-LP 105.9FM.
United Way’s Day of Caring
The United Way's Day of Caring was on Friday, September 16. There were 15 fantastic volunteers who came from Unitil, SimplexGrinnell and Alternatives. Together we painted two edit suites, cleaned out the garage and set shop, moved all the old equipment to storage,...
Video & Radio Classes
We are planning a video class for AOTV in January and then teach our first radio workshops for WVAO-LP. The community is welcome to take one or both of the courses. Please contact us to register or for more information, or come down for a tour.
Hannaford “Helps” Reusable Bag
Hannaford has chosen AOTV their September recipient of the Hannaford Helps Reusable Bag Program! The sale of this bag will generate a donation to Athol * Orange Community Television. Please go to Hannaford and buy a bag. $1 of each purchase is donated to AOTV. Thank...
Facilities: Driveway Paved!
Orange Oil has installed the Mitsubishi heating/AC units in the control room and the radio rooms. Now we can control the temperature and not let it get too hot for the equipment or the volunteers. After 21 years of gravel, the AOTV driveway was paved. There was a 6’...