1978
Monroe Public Schools was granted a license from the Federal Communication Commission to broadcast on the assigned frequency of 89.5 MHz. as WEJY -- a Class-D non-commercial/educational FM radio station.

1985
WEJY moved from 89.5 MHz to 97.5 MHz

August 2004
WEJY started broadcasting in stereo.

September 2004
Monroe County Community College collaborated with Monroe Public Schools to assist in the programming of the WEJY.

March 2005
WEJY became WYDM

April 2005
Monroe County Community College purchased an automation system to program WYDM

May 5, 2005
Dream 97-5, “The best music from the 80’s & early 90’s” officially started broadcasting twenty-four hours, seven days a week at 5 p.m.  Dr. David E. Nixon, President of Monroe County Community College introduced the new station to the listening public.

Today
Dream 97-5 is Monroe’s ONLY locally programmed radio station dedicated to serve the Monroe area.