Olivia Fecteau, News 5 Cleveland

Olivia Fecteau

News 5 Cleveland

Columbus, OH, United States

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Past articles by Olivia:

CWRU School of Medicine study finds when it came to Delta, Moderna vaccine was better than Pfizer

The data showed that Moderna vaccine recipients had fewer breakthrough infections and hospitalizations than did Pfizer recipients. But there was no "statistically significant" difference in mortality rates. → Read More

Ohio paid out millions of dollars in unemployment benefits on fraudulent claims

Ohio paid out millions of dollars in unemployment to fraudulent claims, while also overpaying some legitimate claims. A report from the state auditor shows ODJFS paid out $477 million in fraudulent benefits and overpaid more than $3 billion on legitimate claims (April 2020 through June 2021). → Read More

Saturday marks first month of no Child Tax Credit payment for families

Saturday, Jan. 15, marks the first month since summer 2021 that more than 1.2 million Ohio families will not receive a monthly child tax credit payment. → Read More

Mansfield family raises money to get service dog for 8-year-old with autism

A Mansfield family is raising money to get their son a service dog. Maximus Quimby, who goes by Max, is eight years old. He is autistic and also has an autoimmune encephalitis disorder, which causes painful brain swelling. → Read More

Cigarette sales went up during first 16 months of pandemic

More people may have been lighting up cigarettes during the pandemic. → Read More

Mayfield HS student designs award-winning app to help students with math

A Northeast Ohio teenager has created a new app to help children from kindergarten to 7th grade learn math in an effective and individualized way. → Read More

'A Love Song for Hal': Benefit concert for chronically ill Northeast Ohio musician to be held Friday

A virtual benefit concert will be held via livestream Friday, January 7, to raise money for Hal Walker, a Northeast Ohio musician living with a chronic illness. → Read More

Staffing shortages? Not for one Northeast Ohio business

For months, we’ve seen headlines about staffing shortages across a number of industries. Now, during the holiday season, some retailers are looking for ways to fill the gaps and add new workers in a tight labor market. → Read More

Cleveland brewery and brewpub Saucy Brew Works to launch cannabis venture in Michigan

Cleveland brewpub Saucy Brew Works is known for its pizza, its craft beer, and more recently, its coffee. Now, the company is branching out into cannabis—but not in Ohio. → Read More

'Move Over and Slow Down': ODOT urges drivers to pay attention after yet another crash

The Ohio Department of Transportation is once again reminding drivers of the state’s Move Over law after a collision on I-271 Thursday. → Read More

'COVID is not gone': As venues welcome guests back, new rules apply

Nearly two years into the COVID-19 pandemic, many venues and businesses have reopened to the public for events, but news of the omicron variant brings a renewed focus on staying safe at gatherings and events. → Read More

Finding Ohio's foster children 'forever homes' during National Adoption Month

On the last day of November, which was National Adoption Month, Ohio Lieutenant Governor Jon Husted announced that Ohio is the first state to implement two new technology tools to help children in foster care connect with their forever families. → Read More

Donating money on GivingTuesday? Here's what you should know

For nonprofits, GivingTuesday has become one of the biggest fundraising days of the year. If you’re making monetary donations on GivingTuesday this year, there are some factors to consider when it comes to financial planning and taxes, and to how charities can best make use of your money. → Read More

'Our neighborhoods need the love': Maple Heights begins door-to-door house inspection program

The city of Maple Heights has begun a door-to-door inspection program to make sure houses don’t fall into disrepair or have to be demolished. The city’s Building Department has already started inspecting the exteriors of some of the houses in Maple Heights. → Read More

New state office is designed to help first responders

Governor Mike DeWine announced a new initiative Monday to support Ohio’s first responders and help them process the stress and pressure of their jobs. The Ohio Office of First Responder Wellness is a new division within the Ohio Department of Public Safety’s Office of Criminal Justice Services. → Read More

Demand is down at food banks, but support is still needed

The holiday season means busy season at area foodbanks, and the Akron-Canton Regional Foodbank is no exception. → Read More

Doctor shares what to do so you don't 'bring COVID to your Thanksgiving dinner'

With Thanksgiving a couple of days away, COVID-19 safety is on the minds of many as we prepare to get together with family and friends for the holiday. → Read More

10 years later, former Slavic Village resident sees Opportunity Corridor where her home used to be

With the long-awaited Opportunity Corridor on the east side of Cleveland now open, vehicles can travel from Interstate 490/Interstate 77 to University Circle. A woman whose home was bought and torn down for the project saw the Corridor for the first time. → Read More

Cleveland Clinic is doing genomic testing for some cancer patients

The Cleveland Clinic is one of only a few health care systems across the U.S. that is now doing genomic testing for some of its cancer patients, pointing the way to a future of personalized medicine. → Read More

'Not old enough': Local woman spreading awareness about pancreatic cancer after father's death

Alisa Warshay has found many ways to honor and remember her father since his death in 2017. On World Pancreatic Cancer Day, Nov. 18, she shared his experience with News 5, as well how she’s gotten involved following his illness and death. → Read More