Jessica Bates

Managing Editor and Senior Web Producer for Fox8.com, app, social media for FOX 8 News in Cleveland.

Recent Articles

  • Seen on TV: 8/16/19

    Here are the web links for Friday, August 16, 2019: Click here for more on the Baker ‘Maze-field’ at Mapleside Farms Click here for D-Day events in Conneaut Click here for Zooperhero Family Fun Day at the zoo with Wayne and Kenny Click here for the Zombies performance at the Rock Hall Click here for how you can help local dogs with disabilities Click here for Rock Hall’s Woodstock at 50 exhibit Click here for more on the Cedar Point Gold Pass Click […]

  • Pepper Pike police ask for help locating missing teen

    PEPPER PIKE-Pepper Pike police are asking for help locating a missing teen. 16-year-old Demetrius  Primm Jr. left home last night after an argument with his father.  He is 6 feet tall, 170 pounds, Demetrius was last seen wearing a black t-shirt with the word “Spicy” on the chest, black pants, no shoes, only wearing blue and white socks. Anyone with information on his whereabouts is asked to call 216-831-1424. **more missing cases here**

  • Myth or Fact: Lavender has anti-inflammatory properties

    If you are trying to make healthy choices, the information we hear and read can make it difficult to make the right choices. Dr. Marc Gillinov, cardiac surgeon, with the Cleveland Clinic is helping us achieve our health and wellness goals by putting rumors to rest and setting the facts straight. Today, we want to know: Is this a myth or a fact? Lavender has anti-inflammatory properties Check out our poll results, below; then, watch as we reveal the answer […]

  • Seen on TV: 6/20/19

    Here are the web links for Thursday, June 20, 2019. Click here to register for the 2019 FOX 8 FOX Trot for Stand Up to Cancer Click here for Painesville’s Lunch Box free meal program Click here for Hotel.com’s Poolhop information Click here for more information on Cleveland Memorial Society Click here for the Historical Rose Garden at Lakeview Park Click here for more on the Xtinguish Celebration Click Here for more information on the Green Burial Council Click here for more information […]

  • Seen on TV: 6/19/19

    Here are the web links for Wednesday, June 19, 2019. Click here to register for the 2019 FOX 8 FOX Trot for Stand Up to Cancer Click here for Painesville’s Lunch Box free meal program Click here for Hotel.com’s Poolhop information Click here for more information on Cleveland Memorial Society Click here for the Historical Rose Garden at Lakeview Park Click here for more on the Xtinguish Celebration Click Here for more information on the Green Burial Council Click here for more information […]

  • Missing: Karin Schanz

    Amanda Berry and FOX 8 are working together to help find missing people across Northeast Ohio. Karin Schanz, 37, was last seen May 14 in Cleveland. Authorities tell FOX 8 Karin has missed several doctor appointments and no one has heard from her. She is 5’4″ and weighs 140 pounds. If you know anything about Karen’s whereabouts please call detective White with the Cleveland Police Department at 216-623-3085. **More missing cases here**

  • Missing: Angel McKinney

    FOX 8 and Amanda Berry continue their mission to help find missing people across Northeast Ohio and bring them home to their families. Angel McKinney, 13, was last seen June 6 in Akron. She and her brother left home around noon and didn’t return. Her brother was found safe a short time later, but Angel has yet to return home. She was last seen wearing a white t-shirt, black jacket, and dark pants. If you have any information on her […]

  • Seen on TV: 6/17/19

    Here are the web links for Monday, June 17, 2019. Click here for more information on Cleveland Memorial Society Click Here for more information on the Green Burial Council Click here for more information on Foxfield Preserve Click here for recycling information Click here for list of bars allowed to stay open later during All-Star week Click here to name the baby giraffe Click here for our 2019 Northeast Ohio summer activities and events guide Click here for more on ‘Are Your Kids Naked Online?’ — protecting your […]

  • Seen on TV: 6/16/19

    Here are the web links for Sunday, June 16, 2019. Click here for more information on Cleveland Memorial Society Click Here for more information on the Green Burial Council Click here for more information on Foxfield Preserve Click here for recycling information Click here for list of bars allowed to stay open later during All-Star week Click here for our 2019 Northeast Ohio summer activities and events guide Click here for more on ‘Are Your Kids Naked Online?’ — protecting your tech-savvy children. Click here for more on […]

  • Missing elderly man who suffers from dementia located safe

    UPDATE– The Missing Adult Alert for Raymond Davis has been cancelled.  Mr. Davis has been located safe. MEDINA- The Medina Police Department is asking for help locating a missing elderly man. Raymond Davis, 73, left his home on Homestead Street Saturday around 7 p.m. and hasn’t been seen since. According to authorities,  Raymond Davis suffers from dementia and may be heading to Georgia. He was last seen driving a light brown Hyundai Sonata with Georgia license plate DIZ393.  If you […]

  • Seen on TV: 6/14/19

    Here are the web links for Friday, June 14, 2019. Click here for more information on Cleveland Memorial Society Click Here for more information on the Green Burial Council Click here for more information on Foxfield Preserve Click here for recycling information Click here for list of bars allowed to stay open later during All-Star week Click here to name the baby giraffe Click here for our 2019 Northeast Ohio summer activities and events guide Click here for more on […]

  • Missing: Kittrina Bowden

    FOX 8 and Amanda Berry are working together to help locate missing people across Northeast Ohio and reunite them with their loved ones. Kittrina Bowden, 20, was last seen May 28 in Cleveland. She is 5’1″ and weighs about 135 pounds. Anyone with information on her whereabouts is asked to call the Cuyahoga County Sheriff at 216-348-4232. **More missing cases here**

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