Magic 97.9 to play all Christmas music starting Friday

The Tri-State area radio station that typically features an adult contemporary music format is changing its music “recipe” to all Christmas music effective this Friday.

“The popularity of Christmas music is amazing,” J.B. Miller, program director of Huntington radio station Magic 97.9, said.

Miller, who serves as the morning show air personality on the station, said all Christmas music has proven to be incredibly popular with adults and children alike.

“Last year Christmas music was our highest-rated program feature during the fall ratings period,” he said. “We believe one of the reasons all Christmas music is so popular is because it’s about family and tradition. No matter how tough the economy gets or what’s going on in listeners’ lives, Christmas music helps cheer people up.”

Miller said the Christmas format brings families together and reminds them that there is good in most everyone.

“We want to join our listeners in celebrating the most wonderful time of the year,” he said. “Merry Christmas!”

Magic 97.9 is owned and operated by Connoisseur Media and will continue the Christmas favorites thru Dec. 25.

AARP offering driver safety class

A driver safety class sponsored by AARP in connection with the Briggs Lawrence County Public Library will be given on Monday at the Sybene Senior Center located at 97 Private Road 80, South Point from 12:30-5 p.m.

The Safe Driving Program is a classroom driver improvement course for all drivers but specifically designed for those 50 and older. This program, developed by AARP can sharpen driving skills, help prevent accidents, and keep older drivers on the road longer and more safely.

For many people the Driver Safety Program can also save money on car insurance. Ohio Law permits auto insurance carriers to offer a discount on premiums to qualified graduates of the approved AARP class. Policyholders should contact their carriers for more information about such discounts.

Registration forms can be completed by calling Southern Branch library at 740-377-2288. The cost of the class is $12 for AARP members and $14 for non-members. Please pay by check or money order payable to AARP-DSP ($12 or $14) on the day of the program.

You will need your AARP member # (if applicable) and also your operator’s license number when you call.