VT Radio: Dana Jewell Returning To N/T WDEV

Dana Jewell

Vermont Radio Broadcaster and former WDEV Wake Up Vermont co-host Dana Jewell, known for his easygoing conversational manner and humor, will return to WDEV AM 550 and simulcast on FM 96.1, 96.5, 98.3, 101.9 on March 26, according to stowetoday.com.

Jewell was the signature morning voice six days a week at WDEV from 2001 to 2008 following the retirement of longtime morning host Michael Carey. For eight years listeners started their day with Dana. In 2008 Jewell left WDEV to pursue a career in sales.

Raised in Burlington, Jewell began his career spinning records at Arthur’s Disco in the mid-1970s. In 1980 he was hired at WSYB in Rutland for evenings. His radio career has included stints with WEZF, WDOT, WVMT and WEXP as well as Hall Communications. He founded the Hometown Clipper coupon mailer in 1991, and joined the morning team on WDEV in 2001.

“I have missed Radio Vermont since the day I left. It’s good to be coming back where I belong,” Jewell said.

WDEV 550 AM (5 Kw-D, 1 Kw-N DA-2)

“(Jewell) was a staple of WDEV for a number of years, greeting listeners each day with his friendly style,” said general manager and owner Steve Cormier, who took over the business from Ken Squier. “We have many listeners who remember Dana and will be happy to hear him on WDEV again.”