STATEHOUSE (March 29, 2017) — State Rep. Bruce Borders (R-Jasonville) recently honored WISH-TV’s former political reporter Jim Shella on his retirement.
For 34 years, Shella covered Indiana politics for WISH-TV. He also served as the host and producer of WFYI-TV’s Indiana Week in Review for 25 years.
“Jim Shella truly is a gentleman,” Borders said. “He has served the people of Indiana very well by keeping them informed, and I have enjoyed his kindness and friendship; what a pleasure it’s been.”
Borders said Shella covered six Indiana governors and 14 national conventions, and interviewed hundreds of politicians during his career.
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State Rep. Bruce Borders (R-Jasonville) represents House District 45, which includes
all of Sullivan County and portions of Vigo, Greene, Knox and Daviess counties.
A high-resolution photo of Borders can be downloaded by clicking here.
NOTE TO THE EDITOR: State Rep. Bruce Borders (R-Jasonville) honors former WISH-TV reporter, Jim Shella, at the resolution on Tuesday, March 28, 2017, at the Statehouse.