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WGAL's Jere Gish named weeknight anchor
Other anchor changes start next week in various newscasts
LANCASTER, PA – December 8, 2021 – WGAL 8 announced today that Jere Gish will be co-anchoring the 6, 10 and 11 p.m. newscasts. The news follows long-time anchor Kim Lemon’s retirement in late November."This truly is my dream job. I grew up watching WGAL 8 and it has been a great honor to work with many of the journalists who inspired me to pursue journalism," said Gish. "This TV station has earned the trust of the community over many decades. The key now is to continue earning it every day. I look forward to taking this next step in my career and I’m excited for the challenge of maintaining a long history of excellence."Jere grew up in Lancaster County and has been a co-anchor on WGAL News 8 Today, the region's leading morning news program, since 2009. He is a skilled storyteller who has covered everything from Supreme Court hearings to hurricanes, including the aftermath of Hurricane Katrina in New Orleans. He received an Edward R. Murrow award for "Troubled Waters," a series of reports on the cleanup effort of the Chesapeake Bay. He has also won several Emmy awards for reporting and anchoring, including an Emmy for "Open for Business," a series of reports in which he followed three Susquehanna Valley entrepreneurs as they opened new businesses in the middle of a slow economy."WGAL News 8 has a high standard of trusted, ethical journalism that started over 70 years ago," said WGAL 8 President and General Manager Justin Antoniotti. "Jere exceeds those standards and truly embodies what commitment to excellence means. His extensive knowledge and love for the Susquehanna Valley make him the perfect fit to bring viewers the news every weeknight."Jere has also emceed many charity events around the Susquehanna Valley over the years. In 2018, he was named the national 'Children's Miracle Network' TV Person of the Year for being a longtime champion of WGAL 8's Children's Miracle Network Telethon. According to Gish, "The generosity of the Susquehanna Valley never ceases to amaze me. Every year we raise money that is directly used to save lives right here in our communities. It a great privilege to be a part of such a special cause."According to Eric Nazarenus, WGAL 8 News Director, "For more than a decade, Jere has been the face of WGAL 8's most inspiring and uplifting news stories. Whether it is the annual 'CMN Telethon' or the '8 Who Care' awards that highlight people giving back to their communities, Jere has a knack for identifying and telling the stories that make the Susquehanna Valley special."Jere Gish can be seen anchoring WGAL News 8 weekday evenings at 6, 10 and 11 p.m. beginning Monday December 13th. This addition to WGAL News 8's evening anchor lineup will lead to some familiar faces moving to new times on WGAL News 8. Also starting December 13th, Janelle Stelson and Danielle Woods will be co-anchoring WGAL News 8 at 4 p.m. Brian Roche and Janelle Stelson will co-anchor WGAL News 8 at 5 p.m. Jere Gish and Danielle Woods will co-anchor WGAL News 8 at 6 p.m. and 10 p.m. Janelle Stelson and Jere Gish will co-anchor WGAL News 8 at 11 p.m. Chief Meteorologist Joe Calhoun will continue to deliver the Susquehanna Valley's most trusted forecast in every weekday evening newscast. WGAL News 8 Sports Anchor Mike Hostetler will be seen every weekday evening on WGAL News 8 at 5, 6, 10 and 11 p.m.About WGAL 8 and Hearst Television:WGAL 8, the NBC station in Lancaster, is owned by Hearst Television Inc., a wholly-owned subsidiary of Hearst. Hearst Television owns and operates 34 television and two radio stations serving 26 media markets across 39 states reaching over 21 million U.S. television households. Through its partnership with nearly all of the major networks, Hearst Television distributes national content over nearly 70 video channels including programming from ABC, NBC, CBS, CW, MY Net, MeTV, This TV, Estrella and more. The radio stations are leaders in Baltimore news/talk and rock music listenership. Hearst Television is recognized as one of the industry's premier companies and has been honored with numerous awards for distinguished journalism, industry innovation, and community service. Hearst Television is a wholly owned subsidiary of Hearst. The company's web address is www.hearsttelevision.com. WGAL 8's web address is www.wgal.com.
LANCASTER, PA – December 8, 2021 – WGAL 8 announced today that Jere Gish will be co-anchoring the 6, 10 and 11 p.m. newscasts. The news follows long-time anchor Kim Lemon’s retirement in late November.
"This truly is my dream job. I grew up watching WGAL 8 and it has been a great honor to work with many of the journalists who inspired me to pursue journalism," said Gish. "This TV station has earned the trust of the community over many decades. The key now is to continue earning it every day. I look forward to taking this next step in my career and I’m excited for the challenge of maintaining a long history of excellence."
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Jere grew up in Lancaster County and has been a co-anchor on WGAL News 8 Today, the region's leading morning news program, since 2009. He is a skilled storyteller who has covered everything from Supreme Court hearings to hurricanes, including the aftermath of Hurricane Katrina in New Orleans. He received an Edward R. Murrow award for "Troubled Waters," a series of reports on the cleanup effort of the Chesapeake Bay. He has also won several Emmy awards for reporting and anchoring, including an Emmy for "Open for Business," a series of reports in which he followed three Susquehanna Valley entrepreneurs as they opened new businesses in the middle of a slow economy.
"WGAL News 8 has a high standard of trusted, ethical journalism that started over 70 years ago," said WGAL 8 President and General Manager Justin Antoniotti. "Jere exceeds those standards and truly embodies what commitment to excellence means. His extensive knowledge and love for the Susquehanna Valley make him the perfect fit to bring viewers the news every weeknight."
Jere has also emceed many charity events around the Susquehanna Valley over the years. In 2018, he was named the national 'Children's Miracle Network' TV Person of the Year for being a longtime champion of WGAL 8's Children's Miracle Network Telethon. According to Gish, "The generosity of the Susquehanna Valley never ceases to amaze me. Every year we raise money that is directly used to save lives right here in our communities. It a great privilege to be a part of such a special cause."
According to Eric Nazarenus, WGAL 8 News Director, "For more than a decade, Jere has been the face of WGAL 8's most inspiring and uplifting news stories. Whether it is the annual 'CMN Telethon' or the '8 Who Care' awards that highlight people giving back to their communities, Jere has a knack for identifying and telling the stories that make the Susquehanna Valley special."
Jere Gish can be seen anchoring WGAL News 8 weekday evenings at 6, 10 and 11 p.m. beginning Monday December 13th. This addition to WGAL News 8's evening anchor lineup will lead to some familiar faces moving to new times on WGAL News 8. Also starting December 13th, Janelle Stelson and Danielle Woods will be co-anchoring WGAL News 8 at 4 p.m. Brian Roche and Janelle Stelson will co-anchor WGAL News 8 at 5 p.m. Jere Gish and Danielle Woods will co-anchor WGAL News 8 at 6 p.m. and 10 p.m. Janelle Stelson and Jere Gish will co-anchor WGAL News 8 at 11 p.m. Chief Meteorologist Joe Calhoun will continue to deliver the Susquehanna Valley's most trusted forecast in every weekday evening newscast. WGAL News 8 Sports Anchor Mike Hostetler will be seen every weekday evening on WGAL News 8 at 5, 6, 10 and 11 p.m.
About WGAL 8 and Hearst Television:
WGAL 8, the NBC station in Lancaster, is owned by Hearst Television Inc., a wholly-owned subsidiary of Hearst. Hearst Television owns and operates 34 television and two radio stations serving 26 media markets across 39 states reaching over 21 million U.S. television households. Through its partnership with nearly all of the major networks, Hearst Television distributes national content over nearly 70 video channels including programming from ABC, NBC, CBS, CW, MY Net, MeTV, This TV, Estrella and more. The radio stations are leaders in Baltimore news/talk and rock music listenership. Hearst Television is recognized as one of the industry's premier companies and has been honored with numerous awards for distinguished journalism, industry innovation, and community service. Hearst Television is a wholly owned subsidiary of Hearst. The company's web address is www.hearsttelevision.com. WGAL 8's web address is www.wgal.com.
