William "Bill" Watkins 72 of Kenton A visitation for William "Bill" Watkins will be held from 5:00 P.M. to 8:00 P.M. on Tuesday, March 5, 2024, at The Price-McElroy Funeral Home in Kenton. A celebration of life will then be held at 1:00 P.M. on Saturday, March 16, 2024, at the Kenton Eagles. Bill passed away on Friday, March 1, 2024, at the St. Rita's Medical Center in Lima. He was born on February 21, 1952, in Kenton to the […]
Kenyon E. Gibson, age 65, of Dola formerly of Ada, passed away on Friday, March 1, 2024 at Lima Memorial Health Systems. He was born in Lima, Ohio on April 14, 1958, to Thomas and Christina (Martin) Gibson, Jr. His father preceded him in death and his mother survives in Ada. Also surviving is his son, Tommy Gibson of Ada; a granddaughter, […]
The Wildcats traveled to take on St. Marys in a boys basketball tournament matchup Friday night. Kenton would head home with a 59-47 loss. Root Lumber St Marys Player of the Game: Noah Payne Glazed Over Kenton Player of the Game: Gavin Payne BBBALL KENTON VS ST MARYS 3-1-24Download
Robert C "Bob" Wells 70 of Kenton Services for Robert C. "Bob" Wells will be held at a later date. The Price-McElroy Funeral Home in Kenton is assisting the family with the arrangements. Bob Passed away on Wednesday, February 28, 2024 at his residence. He was born in Kenton on March 30, 1953 to the late Carl and Helen (Amsler) Wells. He married Diane (Baum) Wells in 1974 and she survives in Kenton. Also surviving are his daughters; Tammy Rizer […]
Donald M. Bailey, age 57, of Kenton, passed away on Thursday, February 29, 2024 at Mercy Health-St. Rita’s Medical Center, Lima. He was born on August 8, 1966 in Lima, Ohio to the late Lucille (Fry) Bailey. Donald was previously married to Diana Woten and Renee Bailey. Donald is survived by his three children: Michael (Anni) Stewart of Tiffin, Milee (Gabrial) Plantz of Ada and […]
Lydia M. Scott, age 88, of Lakeview, passed away on Wednesday, February 28, 2024 at her daughter’s residence, surrounded by her family. She was born on May 27, 1935 in Salyersville, Kentucky to the late Jack and Dellia (Montgomery) Risner. On May 27, 1950 Lydia married Alfred Scott and he preceded her in death on July 7, 2011. Lydia was a homemaker. She attended the […]
Ridgemont welcomed New Bremen for a boys high school basketball tournament matchup Wednesday evening. Basketball is often times a game of runs. This game was one of those occasions, Ridgemont went on a 10-0 run early in the 1st quarter but a well timed timeout saw New Bremen go on a run of their own to take a 20-14 lead into the 2nd quarter. The 2nd quarter was similar with Ridgemont going on yet another 10-0 run to end the […]
Michael Raymone Wise 19 of Forest Michael Raymond Wise, age 19 years, 9 months, and 19 days, of Forest Ohio passed away on Tuesday, February 27, 2024, after a one-week struggle with pneumonia. Michael was born on May 11, 2024 in Chattanooga, Tennessee. He was the son of Lloyde E. and Lizzie S. (Bender) Wise. Michael attended the Riverside Mennonite Church along with his family and friends. Michael is survived by five brothers and two sisters; Naomi, Isaac Titus, Joel, Jonathan, […]
William A. Buxton age 81 of Forest, died Feb. 27, 2024 at OSU East Hospital, Columbus. He was born Apr. 17, 1942 in Bucyrus to the late William C. and Alice J. (McNutt) Buxton. He married Charlotte S. Weber on Dec. 26, 1960, she survives along with their children Brett (Karen) Buxton, Upper Sandusky, Douglas (Vivinia) Buxton and Tammy (Michael) Conley, both of Forest, exchange students Lauri Manninen, Finland, Christian Radtke and Kathrin Voelkel, both of Germany, 7 grandchildren, 5 […]
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.
