User:MinsiStrokes

John moved to Pike County from Ashland, Oregon. Prior to joining News 13 John hosted his own weekly late night variety show for RVTV-9 in Ashland. After graduating from Southern Oregon University with his bachelor’s in Video Production and Education, John worked two years as a photographer at NewsWatch 12 in Medford, Oregon. While there, he gained experience in writing and reporting. He also produced and hosted an outdoor fishing segment called “Fish On”. John is an experienced outdoorsmen, mechanic, electrician and is very interested in alternative energy. Film, video production and reporting are his passions and he is interested in learning all there is to know about the east coast.

Blue Ridge Communications John Bartell joined TV-13 News team in February of 2011, as general assignment reporter.