Melba E. Young age 94, died on Wed. Sept. 11, 2019 at Fairhaven Community in Upper Sandusky where she had been a resident. She was born on Oct. 28, 1924 in Pittsburgh, PA to the late Charles and Evelyn Young. She is survived by daughter Jane King of Taylor, AL and her children, daughter Jerrie Whitling of Forest and her daughter Emily Shane of Forest and Emily's children Maria, Konrad and Ethan and daughter Janet Harlow of Houston, TX. She […]
Thearse M. “Dolly” Lawrence, age 65, died on Tuesday, September 10, 2019 at 6:30 AM at the Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center, Columbus. She was born on August 26, 1954 in Kenton, Ohio to the late DeWayne and Rosie Lucille (Poe) Salsbury. On June 25, 1977 she married James “Wink” Lawrence and he survives in Alger. Dolly was a homemaker that enjoyed karaoke night with her husband and friends. She always looked forward to weekly lunches with her friends, […]
Nora Ann Patton Giovinazzo, 85, was born on November 6, 1933, in McGuffey, Ohio, to George Blanton and Stella Howard Stone. She passed from this earthly life to join with our Lord in His Holy Kingdom on September 7, 2019. Nora was fortunate to grow up with many brothers and sisters. Nora was a devoted wife, mother, grandmother, aunt, and friend, but above all, she was a follower of Jesus Christ. She is survived by her children and their spouses, […]
Joan Smith 86 of Kenton A memorial service for Joan Smith will be held at 3:00 P.M. Saturday, September 14, 2019 at The Price - McElroy Funeral Home in Kenton with Pastor Gregg King officiating. Friends and family may visit 2 hours prior to the service on Saturday. She died on Wednesday, September 11, 2019 at Kenton Nursing and Rehab. She was born on March 4, 1933 in Cleveland to the late Joseph and Martha (Creager) Stone. On December 20, […]
Hardin County - The Hardin County Dairy Service Unit is holding their semi-annual cheese sale. The fall sale has a variety of cheeses to choose from including Colby, Muenster, Smoked Cheddar, Mozzarella, Cojack, American Processed, Farmers Cheese, Cheddar, Big Eye Swiss, Baby Swiss, Lacey Swiss (low cholesterol, low fat), Hot Pepper, and also Trail Bologna. Cheese is in approximately 2 pound units, except for Muenster, Hot Pepper, American Processed Cheese, which are sold in 5 pound loaves. The American Processed […]
The Kenton Wildcats make the trip to Celina Friday to take on the Bulldogs in Western Buckeye League action. The Wildcats are 1-1 overall, including 1-0 in the WBL, after trouncing Bath 48-9 last week. The Bulldogs are looking to bounce back from a 30-20 loss to Shawnee last week. Celina is 1-1 overall and 0-1 in the league. WKTN will have all the action live from Celina Stadium Friday night, with the pregame show set to start at 6:30 […]
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.
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.