Daniel "Bear" Hayter, age 73, of Kenton died on September 9th, 2019. A memorial service for Daniel "Bear" Hayter will be held at 12:00PM on Friday, September 13, 2019 at The Price - McElroy Funeral Home in Kenton with Pastor Jason Manns officiating. Friends and family may visit one hour prior to the service on Friday. He died on Monday September 9, 2019 at The OSU Medical Center in Columbus. He was born on December 8, 1945 in Kenton to […]
Rodney Wayne Reffitt, age 52, of Dunkirk died on September 8th, 2019. A memorial service for Rodney Wayne Reffitt will be held at a later date. The Price - McElroy Funeral Home is assisting the family with arrangements. He died on Sunday, September 8, 2019 at his residence. He was born on February 14, 1967 in Bluffton to the late Henry H. Reffitt Sr. and Hilda Irene (Delong) Reffitt. Surviving are 2 sons; Cody Reffitt of Dunkirk and Lance (Ashley […]
The West Central Ohio Chapter of the Compassionate Friends, a support group for the family after the loss of a child, will meet on the third Tuesday, September 17th at 7:00 pm at the First Assembly of God Church, 1660 Findlay Rd Lima, Ohio 45801. "At This Time of Year.....what do you miss the most about your child" Light refreshments. If you prefer to bring a friend or relative with you, please do so.
KENTON-Hardin Co. Soroptimist International congratulates Club 250 winner Alice Saul for week 41. She will receive $100. Club 250 is a fundraiser that helps to award scholarships to local women and girls. Week 1-48 win $100. Week 49-50 win $125, week 51 wins $250, and Week 52 wins $500. Winning tickets drawn week 1-48 will have their tickets put back in for future drawings. Winning tickets drawn after week 48 do not go back in. Weekly winners will be announced […]
Interstate 75 between the Stewart Road overpass and Napoleon Road, between the city of Lima and the village of Beaverdam, will be restricted to one lane in both directions for a pavement resurfacing project. The project also includes repairs on the ramps at the Bluelick Road interchange and on the bridges over Sugar Creek. Lane restrictions will be in place each week from Monday morning to Friday afternoon. Two lanes of traffic will be maintained in each direction on weekends. […]
COLUMBUS (Sept. 3, 2019) — Katherine Nickey today assumed the role of deputy director of the Ohio Department of Administrative Services (DAS) General Services Division, which provides direct services to State agencies. “Katherine brings strong management skills complemented by broad financial experience to her new role,” said DAS Director Matt Damschroder. “Her experience will be especially valuable as DAS enhances its service offerings to our agency partners, improves customer satisfaction and creates efficiencies within State government.” As deputy director of […]
Marion, Ohio – September offers entertainment seekers a plethora of choices at the historic Marion Palace Theatre. Events scheduled to take place include a classic rock concert, a painting class, music and craft beer tasting event, and movie weekends. The Guess Who, rock music’s top hit-makers of 1960s and 70s are set to perform a live concert at the Marion Palace Theatre on Friday, September 20 at 7:30 p.m. Their impressive collection of hit singles includes "These Eyes," "Clap For […]
Hardin County - Applications are being accepted for the 2019 Hardin County Agriculture Hall of Fame through the end of business on October 15. Nominees must have made their major contribution to agriculture primarily as a result of being born, growing up, living in, or working in Hardin County, Ohio. Outstanding agriculturalists may be nominated by individuals or organizations. Nomination forms are available at the Hardin County OSU Extension office or on the Hardin County OSU Extension website at hardin.osu.edu. […]
The Safety Committee mentioned that during their last meeting concerns were raised that there were multiple stop signs that were being covered by tree branches. Safety and Service Director James Hites assured the council that the issue was in the process of being taken care of and added that if an issue of damaged, covered or unreadable signs arises that the Safety and Service Department should be contacted. In new business, the council moved the first ordinance to a […]
WKTN is a locally owned and operated radio station broadcasting from Kenton, Ohio since 1963.
Our broadcast covers Hardin County and into Allen, Auglaize, Hancock, Logan, Marion, Union, and Wyandot Counties including a majority of communities within.