Tim Taylor

Only 4 years after graduating from Bedford High School, Tim began a 40-year long career as a Cleveland Radio and television news anchor, serving as the primary news anchor at FOX8 News for 30 years. His work has been honored with inductions into the Ohio Broadcasters Hall of Fame, the Cleveland Press Club Hall of Fame, the Cleveland Association of Broadcasters Hall of Fame, the National Association of Television Artists Silver Circle Award, along with numerous television Emmy Awards. But his particular pride is in being a charter member of Bedford High School’s Distinguished Alumni, a nod to the hometown that shaped his life. A lifelong advocate for his historic hometown, he promoted Bedford throughout his broadcasting years and continues that commitment today as a dedicated board member of the Bedford Historical Society.

“I wasn’t just raised in Bedford, my life was shaped by my beloved hometown where integrity, hard work, and lifelong friendships were valued above all else. My reverence for community, heritage and storytelling remain as strong as ever. I and my wife, Cathy, now embrace the joys of family life sharing our days with our children and grandchildren, surrounded by family, community and the history I love. For me, Bedford is the legacy that continues to echo warmly through its people and this beautiful area.”