Olivia Fecteau | Olivia Fecteau Biography
Olivia Fecteau is a reporter for NBC4 Today. She joined NBC4 in January 2016.
At NBC4, she has covered the attack at Ohio State and the murder of three people, including the police chief, in Kirkersville.
Fecteau also investigated the cases of two men with autism who were arrested for drunk driving. Those stories led to increased training for local law enforcement and a proposed registry for drivers with communications disabilities. Before coming to Columbus, she worked as a reporter at WJAR NBC 10 in Providence, Rhode Island, where she was nominated for a New England Emmy.
She also led live breaking coverage of infants found dead in a Blackstone, Massachusetts home, for which the station later won a regional Murrow award.
Fecteau began her career at WSAZ NewsChannel 3 in Charleston-Huntington, West Virginia. There, she helped report on the aftermath of a chemical spill in the Elk River that contaminated the drinking water of 300,000 West Virginians.
Olivia Fecteau Age
Olivia was born and raised in East Syracuse, New York. She is an alumna of Cornell University and Syracuse University. Olivia Fecteau actual age is not Known. The information is still under review and the details will be updated soon.
Olivia Fecteau Family
She was born in Syracuse, NY. Olivia went to study at Cornell University (undergrad) & Newhouse at Syracuse University (master’s degree).
As of 2019, she is a reporter. Before she worked with NBC4 in Columbus, NBC 10 in Providence, RI, and WSAZ NewsChannel 3 in Huntington/Charleston, WV.
Olivia has an older sister, who is married with two adorable little boys!. And also an older brother, who lives in Nashville. She reveals that her’s parents reside in Syracuse, NY(her birthplace)
Fecteau Joined news on March 5. 2019. She has revealed information about her Father, Mother, Brothers, and Sisters. The information is under review and it will be updated soon.
Olivia Fecteau Husband
She is married to her husband Brett(a sports reporter/anchor). The couple lives in Columbus. In her free time, she loves to hike, read, listen to music, try new restaurants and spend time with family and friends. Her kid’s details have not been revealed but the review is still on and it will be posted soon.
Olivia Fecteau Net Worth
Fecteau is a reporter for NBC4 Today. She joined NBC4 in January 2016. Her estimated Net worth as of 2019 is under review. The details will be updated soon.
Olivia Fecteau Articles
Neighbors call News 5 for help after dealing with the gas leak for a month
news5cleveland.com — SHEFFIELD VILLAGE, Ohio — Neighbors in Sheffield Village will soon find some relief from a gas leak that’s been plaguing their road for more than a month after News 5 took action to get results from the gas company.
Mike Schilens lives on French Creek Road, next door to a house with a gas leak. The smell of the additive in the natural gas permeated the air Wednesday afternoon, and hissing could be heard as the leaking gas escaped from beneath a small yellow flag planted in the grass.
87-year-old man receives a high school diploma
news8000.com — Floyd Edward Hoskins is getting an honorary diploma, 60 years after he left school for the military. Copyright 2019 CNN Floyd Edward Hoskins is getting an honorary diploma, 60 years after he left school for the military.
Related stories AKRON, Ohio – More than 200 Ellet High School students received their diplomas Friday night at Akron Civic Theatre. Among them was an 87-year-old man getting an honorary diploma, 60 years after he left school for the military.
87-year-old man receives a high school diploma
localnews8.com — Floyd Edward Hoskins is getting an honorary diploma, 60 years after he left school for the military. Copyright 2019 CNN Floyd Edward Hoskins is getting an honorary diploma, 60 years after he left school for the military.
Related stories AKRON, Ohio – More than 200 Ellet High School students received their diplomas Friday night at Akron Civic Theatre. Among them was an 87-year-old man getting an honorary diploma, 60 years after he left school for the military.
Olivia Fecteau Reporter & Multimedia Journalist
I believe we make sense of our lives through stories.
As a journalist, I consider it a privilege to tell the stories of people in my community, to be invited into their lives on a daily basis and to bring viewers into places they may not otherwise see and allow them to meet the people with whom their paths may never cross.
The flip side of that privilege and honor is responsibility…seeking the truth, providing context and analysis, asking tough questions and holding those in power accountable.
The narrative arc of my reporting career has taken me from my hometown of East Syracuse, N.Y. to Washington D.C., to Huntington, W.Va., Providence, R.I. and Columbus, Ohio. I’m currently a reporter for News 5 in Cleveland, Ohio.
The common thread, I’m realizing, is the humanity I’ve experienced in each place. Being a part of each community has shown me the beauty and good in people, even when some of the things we cover can be horrifying and unreal. It’s simultaneously what keeps me humble and keeps me hungry for the next story.
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Olivia Fecteau 11 Questions
What kind of phone do you have, and what are your favorite apps?
My personal phone is an iPhone 5S and my work phone is a Droid Turbo. Favorite app is probably a tie between Spotify and Twitter…I also love Evernote, which I use to organize notes and to-do lists.
Favorite and least favorite news topics to cover (besides violent crime)?
I love to cover anything unusual or out-of-the-ordinary – anything that surprises the viewer or is a new experience I can bring to the people watching at home. I did a story once about a guy dressed up as Batman who saved a cat from a burning house (seriously).
I’ve loved covering events like the Rhode Island Air Show or getting to participate in the Providence Fire Department’s “Fire Ops” program. Least favorite…I can’t lie, I don’t like the weather. Standing out in the snow or rain doing live shots is not fun!
If you weren’t working in TV news, what would you be doing?
I’d probably still work in journalism…maybe long-form video projects or documentaries.
What was your favorite cartoon growing up?
I remember I liked Animaniacs, Doug, Recess, the Magic School Bus…but nothing stands out as “favorite.”
When you have 30 minutes of free-time, how do you pass the time?
Depends on the day and whether I only have 30 minutes! I might go for a walk or run, watch a TV show, listen to a podcast (I love “This American Life”) or call my family or friends. If I have more than 30 minutes (maybe a few hours?!), I love to hike and travel.
If you could travel anywhere, where would you go and why?
I don’t know if I can pick one place! I’d love to travel to Europe, but I’ve also never been to the West Coast. I’ve always wanted to do a cross-country road trip.
Given the choice of anyone in the world, who would you want as a dinner guest?
My grandfather (my mom’s dad) – he passed away in 2009 and I’d give just about anything to hang out with him again for an evening. 🙂
Do you collect anything?
I collected elephants when I was younger – stuffed elephants, elephant figurines, etc.
What are the top 3 played songs on your iPod?
It changes all the time. I make new Spotify playlists constantly! Right now, the top 3 are probably Andrew McMahon in the Wilderness – “Maps for the Getaway,” Rudimental ft. Emeli Sande – “Free,” and Chris Stapleton – “Traveller.”
What is one of your favorite quotes?
This one always makes me laugh and is relevant to TV news (and question #2!)…my acting professor in college once said, “I promise you, real life is odder than anything you could make up.”
What was the last experience that made you a stronger person?
Moving to a new city alone and starting a new job in a new market is always a pretty trying experience. I’ve grown a lot as a person since I started at NBC 10.