Jessica Bates

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

Recent Articles

  • Cleveland Browns’ OBJ named spokesperson for Pedialyte

    ABBOTT Park, Illinois- Cleveland Browns wide receiver Odell Beckham Jr is adding a new title to his name. OBJ will serve as the creative director and ambassador for Pedialyte. Pedialyte, which is located in the baby aisle at grocery stores and pharmacies, is known for rehydration and is used by people of all ages, including athletes. “I learned about Pedialyte from my mom,” said Beckham, “and since then I’ve been turning to it not just when I am training or […]

  • Missing: Daiahmya Felder

    FOX 8 and Amanda Berry are working together to help reunite missing individuals with their loved ones. Daiahmya Felder, 14, was last seen July 7 on Oxford Avenue in Akron. She was wearing a black and white sports bra, a blue and white coat with word Pink written on the back and jeans. Daiahmya has run away before and usually goes to the Kenmore area of Akron. If you have any information on her whereabouts please call Akron police. **More […]

  • Seen on TV: 9/5/19

    Here are the web links for Thursday, September 5, 2019: Click here for our haunted house guide Click here for our Northeast Ohio fall fun guide Click here for a link to the sex offender registry Click here for Red Cross Dorian donation information Click here for more on Culinary Occasions Click here for more on CSA Click here for more on casting for a Liam Neeson movie in Cleveland Click here for more on the Baker ‘Maze-field’ at Mapleside Farms Click […]

  • Seen on TV: 8/29/19

    Here are the web links for Thursday, August 29, 2019: Click here for more on casting for a Liam Neeson movie in Cleveland Click here for more on the Geauga County Fair Click here for more on Labor Day 2019 events Click here for more on the Baker ‘Maze-field’ at Mapleside Farms Click here for more on Shaker Heights pack walks Click here for more on the Pinecrest pack walks Click here for more on Proposition 65 Warnings Click here for free […]

  • Statewide missing adult alert issued for elderly man with dementia canceled

    COLUMBUS- A statewide missing adult alert was issued Tuesday for an 86-year-old man from Franklin County. Authorities said Marvis Engram was last seen leaving his home on Koebel Road in Columbus. They said Marvis suffers from dementia and may need his medication. Tuesday evening, authorities said the alert was canceled. FOX 8 has reached out to police to learn more. **More missing cases here** 

  • Decoding your dreams: What is behind those nightmares

    They can make or break a good nights sleep.  Dreams and nightmares can linger in our minds long after we have started our day. According to an article in the Huffington Post,  experts believe nightmares can serve as a message.  They talked to professionals about having recurring bad dreams to find out what triggers them and how we can prevent them. Lauri Loewenberg, a certified dream analyst in Apollo Beach, Florida,  told the HuffPost, “A recurring nightmare would likely be […]

  • 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**

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