Renee Dinino Set to Retire from iHeartMedia Hartford

RADIO ONLINE | Tuesday, June 11, 2024 | 2:36pm CT

Renee Dinino

iHeartMedia's WHCN-FM (The River 105-9)/Hartford, CT has announced the retirement of Renee DiNino from the Classic Hits outlet and as the host of Community Access. Her last day on-air will be June 30. DiNino is a Connecticut native who grew up listening to The River and has most recently served as midday host, Community Access Director and host of "Acoustic Sunday Mornings."

Throughout her career, DiNino received many accolades for her community service and was awarded numerous Humanitarian Awards. She serves on multiple boards and committees including Kenway's Cause Inc., Connecticut FoodShare, Operation Fuel, Special Olympics Connecticut and Autism Speaks, amongst others.

DiNino's most recent passion projects have included working 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. She's also passionate about working with CT Animal Control Officers to educate the public on the over-population of animals and the proper surrender of them.

"Renee has done an amazing job in her nearly two decades as the Midday Host on The River," said iHeartMedia Connecticut Senior Vice President, Programming Joey Brooks. "Her commitment to the community is unmatched and she has helped raise millions of dollars to help the people of Connecticut and beyond."

"Renee has done incredible work during her time with iHeartMedia and has done so much to help the community," added iHeartMedia Connecticut Market President Steve Honeycomb. "She will be missed, and we are grateful for all that she has done for our stations and listeners."