Officially, station management reportedly explained the layoff internally as a decision to eliminate the position of news director.
At least one other CBS Radio employee, who is not part of the on-air staff, has also lost her job.
Whalen had been with the station for decades and is known for her near total dedication to the WTIC-AM news product. Over the years she has worked as a street reporter, news anchor, assistant news director and news director.
According to The Laurel, Whalen even wrote editorials for WTIC-AM back in the days when each afternoon drive ended with an editorial read by the station’s senior management.
I was very surprised and upset to hear of Dana's "firing" for whatever actual reason. I could not search her name on WTIC site so appears she has already been "scrubbed" from records. Also did not see a place to complain about situation. I hope we find out reasoning and update on her progress elsewhere. Maybe we can get her back as we did with Jim Vicevich. Bruce.
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