iHeartMedia Classic Hits “The River 105.9” WHCN Hartford CT has announced that cluster Director of Community Affairs & Community Programming and midday host Renee DiNino will retire from the station at the end of the month.
DiNino’s final program will be her community affairs show that airs on all of iHeart’s Connecticut stations on Sunday, June 30. She been with the station for nearly two decades. The company noted DiNino’s numerous community service activities and Humanitarian Awards serving on multiple boards and committees including Kenway’s Cause, Inc, Connecticut FoodShare, Operation Fuel, Special Olympics Connecticut and Autism Speaks, amongst others. She also has worked with Connecticut Legislatures on the passing of an animal advocacy bill and working with Campaign for Bully Free Communities as an Ambassador and is a champion of children’s causes and literacy and military/veteran centered nonprofits.
iHeartMedia Connecticut SVP/Programming Joey Brooks stated, “Renee has done an amazing job in her nearly two decades as the Midday Host on The River. Her commitment to the community is unmatched and she has helped raise millions of dollars to help the people of Connecticut and beyond.”
Market President Steve Honeycomb commented, “Renee has done incredible work during her time with iHeartMedia and has done so much to help the community. She will be missed, and we are grateful for all that she has done for our stations and listeners.”
This story first appeared on radioinsight.com