WKTN has teamed up with The Belle Center United Presbyterian Church to help support Generosity Feeds to package 10,000 meals to help feed the hungry children and adults in our communities. These meals will go to many local schools for their backpack program that gives children food to take home for the weekends. They will also go to other programs in our area. These meals will be offered to schools in Hardin and Logan counties for their backpack programs first. […]
Judy A. Lawrence, age 73, died on Saturday, September 21, 2019 at 8:31 PM at Lima Memorial Health System. She was born on July 18, 1946 in Lima, Ohio to the late Francis and Doris (Baughman) Edens. In November 1970 Judy married Thomas A. Lawrence who survives in Huntsville. Judy retired from the Upper Scioto Valley School Systems, where she drove bus for over twenty years. She was a lifelong member of the Alger Assembly of God Church. She was […]
Marion, OH – September 23, 2019 – Auditions for “Christmas at the Palace 2019” will be held Sunday, October 20 from 1:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. on the Marion Palace Theatre main stage. All acts and ages will be considered for this family-friendly holiday show. The production traditionally includes a variety of community members in choirs, dance numbers, and instrumental ensembles. An accompanist will be provided for vocal auditions. CD’s are permitted. Those auditioning should enter through the front theatre […]
Marion, Ohio – This weekend offers entertainment seekers two separate opportunities at the historic Marion Palace Theatre. Scheduled events include“Beats & Brews” music and craft beer tasting event and the inspiring film “Overcomer.” Kicking off the Music in the May series on Friday, September 27 at 7:30 p.m. is the event titled “Beats & Brews.” The event includes live music by local rock band Omega Kick (John Mullins/guitar and keyboard, Alex Mullins guitar/backing vocals, Les Tackett/drums). The band will perform […]
Robert A. Clark, age 74, of Kenton died on 20th, 2019. Funeral services for Robert A. Clark will be held at 11:00 A.M. Thursday, September 26, 2019 at The Price - McElroy Funeral Home in Kenton with Rev. David Dooley officiating. Burial will follow in Grove Cemetery. Friends and family may visit from 3:00 P.M. till 7:00 P.M. on Wednesday, September 25, 2019 at the funeral home. He died on Friday, September 20, 2019 at Kenton Nursing and Rehab. He […]
The Kenton City Council held a meeting Monday night. The Gas Station located at 311 South Main Street is changing ownership, and the council voted to waive the right to hearing. The Fire department declared they are fully staffed for the first time in 9 years due to actions of the city council, which has drastically improved the safety of firefighters and maintenance of equipment. An ordinance pertaining to transferring funds to various city projects was amended to erase a […]
It was a happy homecoming Friday for the Kenton Wildcats as they defeated Defiance 42-14 in Western Buckeye League play at Robinson Field. With it’s third straight win, Kenton improves to 3-1 overall and sits in a three-way tie for first in the WBL with a 3-0 league mark. Defiance falls to 0-4 overall and 0-3 in the WBL. Blaine Huston threw for 342 yards and 3 touchdowns while also rushing for a score. Landon Rush finished with 11 receptions […]
Words by Brenna Flowers The Hardin Northern FFA Chapter hosted a Soils contest at the Crooks’ Family Farm on September 18th. 16 schools attended the contest including Kenton, Ridgemont, Hardin Northern and USV from Hardin County. There were 127 Urban Soils participants and 183 Rural Soils participants making a total of 311 judgers. Hardin Northern placed 1st among the county schools in both Rural and Urban contests. Overall, the Rural team placed 3rd out of 46 teams and the Urban […]
Karen Jane Kidd, 74 of Kenton passed away on Thursday, September 19, 2019. She was born in Lima, Ohio to the late George B. and Mary (Frisinger) Winegardner on November 22, 1944. Karen married Gary L. Kidd on August 22, 1963 and he preceded her in death on July 4, 2019. She is survived by two sons: Todd Eric Kidd of Kenton, and Wade Allan (Jennifer) Kidd of Lima; a daughter, Julie Anne (Steve) Messenger of Kenton; six grandchildren: Kevin […]
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Our broadcast covers Hardin County and into Allen, Auglaize, Hancock, Logan, Marion, Union, and Wyandot Counties including a majority of communities within.