The 7th grade volleyball team lost their first game to Elida 22-25 and 19-25. Lost their second set to Bath 22-25 and 16-25. They rallied back in their third game against Celina and won in three 27-25, 23-25, and 25-20. They finished the season 8-12.
The Kenton Wildcats concluded their season with a tough lose to Van Wert in the WBL Tournament. Kenton fell behind in Set 1 but Lauryn Newman served 6 straight points to end the match. Kenton lost 16-25. In Set 2 with the score tied 8-8, Van Wert served 9 straight points of their own to take the lead and never look back. The Wildcats lost 17-25 Lauryn Newman served 10 points, Raeleigh Whitaker, Aubrey Kavanaugh, and Addie Hites served 2 […]
The Kenton Wildcats drew the #4 seed Defiance Bulldogs in the 1st round of the WBL tournament. The Wildcats played a competive game but Defiance capitalized on Kenton mistakes and won sets 1 and 2 13-25. Lauryn Newman served 4 points, Aubrey Kavanaugh and Bryann Ulrich served 3 points, Grace Morris and Addie Hites served 2 points and Kendra Lightner served 1 point. Kenton now plays Van Wert in the losers bracket.
Riverdale hosted Ada for the Harvey Brother's Fan Pick of the Week. The Bulldogs controlled the game throughout and went home with a 35-7 victory. Root Lumber Riverdale Player of the Game: Kydin Reed Glazed Over Ada Player of the Game: Kayleb Hickman Download
Alma Dawn Wilson 76 of Kenton A celebration of life for Alma Dawn Wilson will be held at a later date. The Price-McElroy Funeral Home in Kenton is assisting the family with arrangements. Alma passed away on Thursday, October 3, 2024, at the Kenton Nursing and Rehab Center. She was born on July 14, 1948, in Hepburn to the late Lloyd and Madura (Greer) Gale. In March of 1969 she married Donald Adams, and they later divorced. Surviving are her […]
Donald A. Young, 75 of Ridgeway, passed away Wednesday October 2, 2024, at Blanchard Place. He was born October 6, 1948, in Kenton, OH. He was the son of the late Cecil and Beatrice (Ulrich) Young. On February 10, 1968, he married Jeanne Keller. He is survived by his children Scott (Donna) Young of West Liberty, Erica (Devin) Elsasser, Ridgeway and Shauna (Jeremy) Streets, Ridgeway; grandchildren Loryn and Laney Elsasser, Jordan (Hayley) Streets, Jayden Streets, and Gage Church; great-grandchildren Jayce […]
Betty L. Bayes, a vibrant soul whose laughter echoed through the hearts of many, departed this world on October 2, 2024, at Altercare in Bucyrus, OH. Born on November 3, 1939, in Dunkirk, OH, Betty's spirit was as beautiful as her photogenic smile, which could warm the coldest of days.Throughout her life, Betty embodied the essence of community and togetherness, cherishing the moments spent with friends and family. Betty graduated from Hardin Northern Class of 1957. A retiree of Burn's […]
Franklin D. Liebenthal age 91 of Kenton, died Oct. 1, 2024 at Vancrest of Upper Sandusky. He was born May 22, 1933 in Wyandot Co. to the late Rudolph L. and Ruth E. (Fink) Liebenthal. He married Virginia I. (Payne) Ruch on June 22, 1988, she preceded him in death on Apr. 24, 2015. Mr. Liebenthal is survived by step-children Gene (Trudy) Ruch, KY, Julia (Troy) Heflin, FL, Michael (Kathy) Ruch, Kenton, Lisa (Jim) George, Forest, Jeff (Tina) Ruch, OH, […]
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.
