Alex Shope is a journalist based in St. Johns, Newfoundland and Labrador. As a writer for The Telegram, Alex focuses on local news and events, covering a wide range of topics including community initiatives, education, local government, and human interest stories.
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Alex Shope's reporting is heavily focused on local news, events, community, government, and education in the specific geographic area of Canada, Newfoundland and Labrador, St. Johns. Given the emphasis on event coverage and government announcements related to this region, those with insights or involvement in local events or community initiatives within this area are more likely to catch his attention.
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By: Alex Shope
The Wellston Nazarene Church will host a Back to Church event on Sunday, Sept. 22 as it celebrates its recently remodeled facility. The church can be found at 39834 State Route 93 in Wellston. All are invited to attend the 10:30 a.m. service and stay for lunch, desserts, games, inflatables, hayrides and so much more! Community events will also run from 12 p.m. to 3 p.m., with something to do for the whole family.
By: Alex Shope
The Hope Methodist Church of Wellston will offer a Free Community Lunch on Wednesday, Sept. 18 with serving time from 11:30 a.m. until 1 p.m. The menu will be veals, chips, peaches and dessert. The meal is free to all. For takeout or delivery service, call 740-384-2663. The church is located at the corner of First Street and New York Avenue in Wellston.
By: Alex Shope
The next scheduled meeting of Oak Hill Union Local School District Board of Education is set for Wednesday, Sept. 25, at 5:30 p.m. at the Oak Hill Middle/High School Library. The meetings are traditionally held on the third Wednesday of the month at 5:30 p.m. This meeting was moved due to the Jackson Apple Festival. The meetings are open to the public.
By: Alex Shope
The Grace Baptist Fellowship Church, located at 240 S. New York Ave. in Wellston, will be hosting Trevor Thomas on Sunday, Sept. 15 at 7 p.m. He is a Christian actor, entertainer, and singer. This is a free event, however, a love offering will be taken.
By: Alex Shope
Pictured in the front row (from the left) are 2024 Little Miss Apple Festival finalists Demi Wheatley, Blakely Morrow, Olivia Eberts, Emma Dunn and 2023 Little Miss Apple Festival Hadley Scarberry. In the back row (from the left) are finalists Aubree Rose, Braylynn Trent, Morgan Murphy, Madison Murphy, Ariss Wyckoff and Charleigh Ray. The 10 finalists were chosen in a contest held Saturday, March 29. (Telegram Photo by Jeremiah Shaver)
By: Alex Shope
The SE Ohio Foodbank, a program of Hocking Athens Perry Community Action (HAPCAP), will be distributing fresh produce, protein and other shelf-stable food items at the Jackson County Fairgrounds from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. on Friday, Sept. 20. Food items will be available for Jackson County residents who qualify for state benefits or with incomes under 200 percent of Federal Poverty Guidelines.
By: Alex Shope
Pattonsville Road (County Road 10) in Milton Township will be closed starting Monday, Sept. 23, for a bridge- replacement project. The closure will take place one-third of a mile west of State Route 327 and will last for approximately two weeks, depending on weather conditions. The Jackson County Engineer's Office appreciates the patience of local motorists as the organization continues to upgrade the county's infrastructure.
Rick Anthony Patterson, 63, Vinton, Ohio passed away Wednesday, September 11, 2024, in Adena Medical Center, Chillicothe, Ohio following a lengthy illness. Rick was born May 5, 1961, in San Antonio, Texas, son of the late Robert Emory and Esther (Farley) Patterson.
Diana Lynn Baisden, age 63, of Wellston, Ohio passed away on Wednesday, September 11, 2024, at Holzer Medical Center in Jackson, Ohio. Funeral services are pending under the direction of the Mayhew-Brown Funeral Home.
Schedule of Events for Sept. 17-21 Tuesday, Sept. 17: 11 a.m. – All Booth and Exhibits Open 12 p.m. – Jackson Apple Festival opens to public
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