Josh Frketic

Youngstown

Sports Anchor at WKBN-TV (Youngstown, OH)

WKBN Morning Anchor, displaced Pittsburgher, @pointparku alum '11, husband to @nkoches92. Tweets are my own, RT's not endorsements. #COYS

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East Palestine Street Fair happening this week

1 month ago | yahoo.com | Josh Frketic

EAST PALESTINE, Ohio (WKBN)- The Street Fair returns to East Palestine Wednesday night for its 138th Anniversary. You’ll have the chance at some great fair food, games, and rides for the kiddos. Things start at 5 p.m. on Wednesday, Thursday, and Friday. Then, on Saturday, it kicks off at 1 p.m.The fair has been a tradition since 1887Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
International students from Slovakia call the Valley home

1 month ago | yahoo.com | Josh Frketic

LISBON, Ohio (WKBN)- The Columbiana County Sheriff’s Office said that residents in Columbiana County might have a knock at their door from a pair of international college students. Michal Plochan and Daniel Spano are university students from Slovakia. They’re going door-to-door selling educational tools as they’re working to help pay for school. They’re staying in the Valley with a host family from Canfield.
Michal Plochan and Daniel Spano, international students from Slovakia call the Valley home

1 month ago | wkbn.com | Josh Frketic

Columbiana County Sheriff Facebook by: Josh Frketic Posted: May 21, 2025 / 05:11 AM EDT Updated: May 21, 2025 / 05:11 AM EDT LISBON, Ohio (WKBN)- The Columbiana County Sheriff’s Office said that residents in Columbiana County might have a knock at their door from a pair of international college students.
Social Security works to shut down phone call fraud

2 months ago | wkbn.com | Josh Frketic

Adobe Stock by: Josh Frketic Posted: Apr 15, 2025 / 08:03 AM EDT Updated: Apr 15, 2025 / 08:03 AM EDT (WKBN)- The Social Security Administration is now checking phone calls for fraud. The White House says it spent $16 million on new anti-fraud software, which will allow employees to flag suspected fraud over the phone.
Social Security works to shut down phone call fraud

2 months ago | yahoo.com | Josh Frketic

(WKBN)- The Social Security Administration is now checking phone calls for fraud. The White House says it spent $16 million on new anti-fraud software, which will allow employees to flag suspected fraud over the phone. ‘Social Security’ didn’t say what could be considered a ‘fraud-risk indicator’, but says 70-thousand calls a year could be flagged. Those who are suspected must go to a Social Security office in person. AdvertisementAdvertisementCopyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved.
Stormwater ponding, soil excavation continues in East Palestine

2 months ago | wkbn.com | Josh Frketic

WKBN by: Josh Frketic Posted: Apr 11, 2025 / 05:45 AM EDT Updated: Apr 11, 2025 / 05:45 AM EDT EAST PALESTINE, Ohio (WKBN)- Site restoration work continues by Norfolk Southern following the 2023 train derailment.
Locals to gather to play pinball at the PinBrew Fest in Girard, Ohio for Ally Anderson Research Fund

2 months ago | wkbn.com | Josh Frketic

GIRARD, Ohio (WKBN)- Pinball and arcade game fans are in for a treat this weekend in Girard. The fifth annual PinBrew Fest runs through Saturday at the Metroplex off of Belmont Avenue. The family-friendly event will feature over 100 pinball machines and arcade games free toplay with paid entry, as well as local food vendors and offerings from six localmicrobreweriesProceeds benefit the Ally Anderson Research Fund. Tickets are $25 for adults and $15 for kids.
Stormwater ponding, soil excavation continues in East Palestine

2 months ago | yahoo.com | Josh Frketic

EAST PALESTINE, Ohio (WKBN)- Site restoration work continues by Norfolk Southern following the 2023 train derailment. According to the village of East Palestine’s website, a stormwater pond and soil excavation are underway just south of the railroad tracks, near the Leake Oil property. Over the coming weeks, residents may notice increased truck traffic and a visible soil stockpile in the Village. Approximately 350 truckloads of soil are expected to be moved as part of this work.
Meijer gas station in Austintown, Ohio opens Thursday

2 months ago | wkbn.com | Josh Frketic

WKBN by: Josh Frketic Posted: Apr 10, 2025 / 04:52 AM EDT Updated: Apr 10, 2025 / 04:52 AM EDT AUSTINTOWN, Ohio (WKBN)- Meijer’s new gas station in Austintown is set to open Thursday morning. It sits between Austintown Plaza and Route 46. The gas station opens ahead of the full store, which is scheduled to open May 8.
PennDOT announces speed restrictions in Mercer, Venango counties

Jan 28, 2025 | wytv.com | Josh Frketic

Xinzheng via GettyImagesCollection: Moment by: Josh Frketic Posted: Jan 28, 2025 / 04:47 AM EST Updated: Jan 28, 2025 / 04:47 AM EST (WKBN)- There are speed restrictions in place on I-80 in Mercer and Venango Counties. There is a 45mph limit. The speed limit on the interstate is due to ongoing winter weather.