Longtime 103.7 Q Country WQNY Ithaca morning host Chris Allinger is retiring. His final show will air Friday, August 29. Allinger first spoke of a future retirement last March without setting a date. (BMM 3/25)
Allinger has been a fixture on the station for decades. He anchored mornings and became one of the most recognizable voices in the Ithaca market. In addition to hosting, he’s been active in the community and has held various roles within the station and local media.
He is retiring alongside his wife, Brigid.
Starting Monday, September 1, The Bobby Bones Show will take over mornings. Bones, who already airs on the station with his Country Top 30 Countdown on weekends.
“We are all happy for Chris and his wife Brigid, who are both retiring at the same time, and excited to have great morning radio continue with Bobby Bones,” said Cayuga Media Group President and General Manager Chet Osadchey.
“He brings the highest level of Country music, entertainment, and excitement to radio, and it will be a great success on 103.7 Q Country in Ithaca.”
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