Robin L. Phillips, 57 of Kenton passed away on Tuesday, January 16, 2024 at her residence. She was born in Kenton on March 3, 1966 to James and Carroll (Mohn) Collins and they preceded her in death. She married Duane Phillips and he preceded her in death. She is survived by a daughter, Tina Knerr of Kenton, brother, James Collins, II of MI, Duane Collins, Gig Collins both of Kenton, sister, Chris Amweg of Kenton, seven grandchildren and one great […]
Gloria A. Oates, 87 of Kenton passed away on Sunday, January 14, 2024. She was born in Marysville, Ohio on August 4, 1936 to the late Francis and Evelyn (Warner) Drumm. On July 1, 1962 she married Walter H. Oates and he preceded her in death on January 27, 2003. Surviving are her children; Mike (Anya) Oates of Dublin, Tom Oates of Lakeview, Tammy Oates Landon of Kenton, grandchildren; Brandon Oates of Long Beach, CA, Miah (Widman) and Robert Wurtsbaugh […]
Charles E. Moore, 78 of Alger, passed away on Tuesday, January 16, 2024 at his residence. He was born in Belle Center, Ohio on September 17, 1945 to the late Robert Lee and Madge (Shepherd) Moore. Charles married Wanda L. Combs on November 30, 1963 and she preceded him in death on February 26, 2004. He is survived by his children; Quint (Rhonda) Moore of West Mansfield, Brent (Melissa) Moore of Kenton, Charles “Chuck” (Kristin) Moore of Mt. Victory, Heath […]
Telitha Ann Rayl, age 83, of Ada, passed away on Tuesday, January 16, 2024, at her residence, surrounded by her family. She was born on May 29, 1940 in Lima, Ohio to the late Joseph and Anna (Mayer) Leiser. On June 13, 1975 Telitha married Daniel J. Rayl who preceded her in death on May 4, 2006. Telitha is survived by four sons: […]
Kenton 8th grade boys basketball team beat Ben Logan 43-29 Tuesday night. The Wildcats were led by Luke Haugendobler with 15 points and Kyle Barrett with 12. Maddux McFarlin added 7, Hudson Latimore 5, and Isaiah Mundy 4. Isaac Anderson led in rebounding with 4 and McFarlin and Anderson both forced 3 turnovers.
The Lady Cats started off strong and withstood a second half comeback attempt by the home team to come away with the win and move to 8-3 on the year. Scoring for Kenton was Lyla Gammon with 14 points, Jadynn Byers and Brylee Bostelman with 7 points, Kaylee Barlow with 6 points and Marlee Gammon added a bucket. The next game for them is Thursday at home against Bath.
The Wlidcats fell behind by 143 pins after the 1st individual games and could never make up ground as they dropped the match to Marion - Harding 1611 - 1943. Kenton was led by Mackenzie Kugel's 235 series (122 - 113). Brooke Vansky had the high game in her 233 series (126 - 107). Kenton travels to Defiance Thursday.
The Kenton Wildcats opened a 94 pin lead after the 1st individual games behind a 197 by Adam Hopkins and a 190 by Sam Taylor. Marion-Harding got some of those pins back after the 2nd individual games. Kenton led 1651 - 1585 going into the bakers. Kenton proceeded to win 4 of the 5 bakers to solidify the win 2521 - 2394. Sam Taylor led the Wildcats with a 360 series (190 - 170). Kenton travels to Defiance Thursday
The Lady Wildcats fought hard but had a rough shooting night tonight at Columbian and fall by a score of 48-44. The Wildcats were led by Sadie Larrabee with 20 points. Macee Heckathorn had 7 points and Sid Payne had 6 points. Liv Nolting had 4 points, Kyla Bostater had 3 points, while Kinze Sprang and Alexis Ratliff added 2 points each. Columbian was led by Maggie Rannigan with 15 points. Lexi Beaston had 14 points and Marissa Allen had […]
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.
