April snowfall confuses Geauga Co. residents
The overnight snow definitely took some by surprise. Fox 8’s Annette Lawless talks to a community hit the hardest, and…
Local filmmaker casts me in vampire ‘Romeo and Juliet’ adaptation
After the success of 5 Minute Romance, Natalie Rossi has ventured to her next project, Finding Bliss, a vampire adaptation…
Get Pinning! Fox 8 News joins Pinterest: world’s fastest-growing social media site
A new online trend has people 'Pinning' like crazy! And now Fox 8 is on Pinterest, too! Our Annette Lawless…
BLOG: Help pick my 2 best stories of 2012
I’m gearing up for the next National Press Photographer Association’s competition, and I must select two of my favorite stories…
Ben and Jerry’s free ice cream day gives back to autism research
Hundreds of cities around the world will light up blue tonight, but one group hopes people will give back... with…
3 brothers, cousin deploy to Afghanistan together
Tonight, dozens of local soldiers are on their way to Afghanistan for a year-long deployment. It’s a goodbye that’s tough…
Overnight frost puts plants, flowers at risk
It may feel like spring is in full bloom, but this week’s overnight temps may put your plants at risk.
BLOG: NPPA selects my ‘Hunt for Charlie Sheen’ story as editing finalist
It all started with a poster. Now, my story on Charlie Sheen gets my skills in the national spotlight.
Woman creates ‘Hunger Games’ signature mockingjay piece, jewelry for 50 films
If you look closely while watching The Hunger Games, you will spot a piece of Northeast Ohio. That's because a…
Reading program, opera class thrive at Lorain elementary school
A local elementary school prides itself in creativity and achieving some of the highest ratings in the state. Reporter Annette…
‘Hungers Games’ expected to rake in $120M, already making movie history
The highly-anticipated film The Hunger Games" hits theaters tonight, and it is expected to be box-office gold. Reporter Annette Lawless,…
BLOG: Breast Cancer stories win ONPA In-Depth Series award
The results are in, and my series on breast cancer awareness wins an Ohio News Photographer Association award.
Opera star returns home to teach students in workshop
He's become a star on stage. Now, an opera singer and Northeast Ohio native makes a special trip home. Reporter…
Head-shaving fundraiser gives $1.2M to Cleveland child cancer research
Thousands of people shave their heads and donate to the St. Baldricks Foundation. But where does the money go? Reporter…
Cleveland gears up, goes green for St. Patty’s Day parade
You could call it the luck of the Irish! St. Patrick`s Day falls on a Saturday this year and the…
After tragedy, Chardon High wins luxury ‘Rock Your Prom’ contest
An online contest becomes a web sensation and it becomes an opportunity to give back. Fox 8’s Annette Lawless shows…
Special-needs ‘Idol’ contest inspires community, crowns winner
American Idol may be down to the final 12, but Northeast Ohio just crowned its own Idol winner. Reporter Annette…
2 men arrested, accused of stealing 200 vehicles in theft ring
Police bust one of the largest car theft rings in Northeast Ohio. Fox 8's Annette Lawless shows us the suspects…
Vatican overrules local bishop, orders 13 churches to be reopened
Saint Casimir Church says its prayers are answered, as the Vatican orders a local bishop to reopen Cleveland parishes.
BLOG: Upgrading my look, embracing braces on TV
In the TV biz, you have to be the whole package, so I decided to upgrade my look with fashion…