Clifton Norris Linke, 89 of Alger, passed away on Tuesday, February 20, 2024 at his residence. He was born in Hardin County on January 6, 1935 to the late Clarence and Regina (Borst) Linke. On August 20, 1955, he married Lois E. Hinkle and she preceded him in death on June 19, 2013. He then married Sumalee "Ann" Boonpratham and she survives in Alger. Clifton is also survived by his daughter, Wanda Gerlach; two grandsons, Ryan Gerlach and Steve (Kaylen) […]
Margaret Ann “Peg” Gossard, 72 of Kenton, passed away on Thursday, January 18, 2024 at Marion General Hospital. She was born in Kenton on September 28, 1951 to the late George and Maxine (Gilbert) LaWarre. Margaret is survived by her children: Eric Gossard and Stephanie (Tony Biederman) Gossard; sister, Shelva Jean (Elmer) Joseph. She is preceded in death by her daughter, Rebecca Sue Gossard and brothers, Calvin and Jack LaWarre. Margaret attended Kenton High School. She was a homemaker and […]
Cindy Lou Crabtree 63 of Kenton Services for Cindy Lou Crabtree will be held at a later date. The Price-McElroy Funeral Home in Kenton is assisting the family with the arrangements. Cindy passed away on Monday, February 19, 2024, at the Hardin Hills Health Center in Kenton. She was born June 18, 1960, to the late Shirley Alice Jacobson and Robert Warren Hapgood in Pasadena, CA. She is loved and will be missed by her daughter, Kari Renee (Jacob) Blumerich, son, […]
James "Jim" I. McMillion 51 of Kenton A celebration of life for James I. "Jim" McMillion will be held at a later date. The Price-McElroy Funeral Home in Kenton is assisting the family with arrangements. Jim passed away on Sunday, February 18, 2024, at the Lima Memorial Hospital. He was born on January 17, 1973, in Kenton to Gary and Beverely "Kay '' (Legge) McMillion who survive in Kenton. On February 20, 1999, he married Lynn Ward, and she survives in Kenton. Also surviving are his […]
Marilyn (Parrott) Love Arn 92 of Kenton Funeral services for Marilyn (Parrott) Love Arn will be held at 12:00 P.M. on Friday, February 23, 2024, at the First United Methodist Church in Kenton with Rev. Jonathan Hanover officiating. Friends and family may visit 1 hour prior to services at the church. The Price-McElroy Funeral Home in Kenton is assisting the family with the arrangements. Marilyn passed away on Saturday, February 17, 2024, at the Blanchard Place in Kenton. She was born on […]
Robert E. Legge 76 of Mt. Victory Loving husband, father, grandfather and friend Robert Eugene Legge passed away peacefully February 18, 2024, in his family home in Mount Victory surrounded by his loved ones. Preferably known as Bob, he was born August 11, 1947 in Kenton, Ohio. He married Fay Lynn Treen on September 27, 1968. Bob is survived by his wife of 55 years Fay Lynn Legge (Treen), daughter Florence Legge, son Charles Legge (Martina Legge), granddaughters Amara Elizabeth […]
Kenton hosted the WBL Wrestling Championships this past Saturday. Wapakoneta wrestlers claimed six titles enroute to winning the championship as a team with 180.5 points. Celina pulled off second with 148 points and St. Marys placed third with 144 points. Kenton, as a team, placed 8th with 39 points. Senior, Anthony Hunt, led the way for Kenton capturing the championship title at 157 lbs. Hunt started the tournament as the number one seed with a bye in the first round, […]
The Kenton Wildcats bowled their highest individual game of the season with a 717 in Game 1. They then added games of 650 and 591 for a total of 1958 going into the 6 baker games. They then bowled at baker total of 737, again their highest baker average of the season to complete the tournament with a total of 2695 to finish in 6th place. Karyn Hopkins led the Wildcats with a 494 series (168 - 173 - 153). […]
Nelson W. Conley age 84 of Forest, died at his residence on Feb. 17, 2024. He was born Mar. 28, 1939 in Wyandot Co. to the late Joseph A. and Myrtle B. (Willie) Conley. He married Jane Krout on June 26, 1960, she resides along with sons Jerry (Heather Nease) Conley, Defiance, Robert Conley, Findlay, daughters Linda (Marty) Justice and Lora (Eric) Miller, both of Forest, grandchildren Heather Lafferty, Sheena Conley, Cody Miller, Tessa Miller, Katie Conley and Trey Justice, […]
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.
