Jim Donovan and Friends Celebrate the Anchor's Final Newscast at WKYC: Photos

After 39 years, anchor Jim Donovan is retiring from WKYC. But first, he went on air one more time. "Jim Donovan: Honoring a Legend" was an hour-long special featuring friends and highlighting moments from his 39-year career. Backstage, those friends stuck around for cake, cookies, drinks and camaraderie. While Donovan's news career might be over, he's still serving as the voice of the Browns. “It’s been an amazing run, and I am so thankful for the support from our viewers, Browns fans, my colleagues and all who have been a part of the journey," Donovan said in a recent news release. "I’m looking forward to spending more time with Cheryl and my daughter Meghan."

Check out these photos from the event.

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