Garry L. Simon, age 82, of Ada, passed away on Tuesday, October 24, 2023, at his residence in Ada. He was born on December 24, 1940, in Bluffton, Ohio to the late Harry D. and Dorothy Irene (Geiger) Simon. On December 28, 1981 Garry married Mary M. Castle and she survives in Ada. Also surviving are his two children: Randy (Lisa Hemry) […]
Kenton City Council met Monday, October 23, 2023. During the proceedings Mayor Lynn Webb shared that the city is looking into getting a vibrancy grant for downtown as part of the continued effort to attract new businesses to the city. Safety Service Director Cindy Murray announced the city will be putting back in for a traffic mitigation grant per an ODOT recommendation. Murray would also give the yearly reminder to keep leaves out of the road and sewer grates. Later […]
Shawnee came to Robinson Field Friday evening and were sent home with a 28 - 14 loss. After snapping a five game losing streak the Wildcats finish the season tied for 7th in the WBL at 3-6 in league and 3-7 overall. Glazed Over Kenton Player of the Game: Seth Leffler Root Lumber Shawnee Player of the Game: JJ Spyker Listen to the full broadcast HERE.
Kenton's season came to a screeching halt to #3 seed St Mary's. Leading scorer was Cailyn Hopkins with 10 points, she also contributed 11 receptions and 8 digs.Brynn Bulter scored 3 points, 26 receptions and 12 digs.Mya Good added 1 point, 2 kills, 9 receptions and 5 digs. Chloe Pleasant tallied 1 point, 5 assists and 5 digs. Macee Heckathorn connected on 3 kills and 4 blocks. Sadie Larrabee had 3 kills and 5 blocks.Morgan Lyons contributed 2 kills, 2 […]
Service of remembrance for Jacqueline J Brown will held at Payne Chapel AME Church at 437 North Market Street in Kenton on Sunday, October 29th, 2023 at 3pm.
Harlene Sue Hopson, age 83, of Ada, Ohio, passed away on Friday, October 20, 2023, peacefully at her home in the presence of family. Sue was born March 23, 1940, in Van Lear, Kentucky, to George and Willia (Hyden) Wells who preceded her in death. On July 23, 1956, she married Ernest Elmo Hopson, Jr., in Auxier, Kentucky, who preceded her in death on […]
The Lady Wildcats came to play at Elida, beating the Bulldogs in 3 sets, 25-13, 25-23, 28-26. A complete team effort on all fronts contributed to the Wildcat victory. Chloe Pleasant led scoring with 9 points, 2 aces. She also added 15 assists and 8 digs. Mya Good scored 6 points, 1 ace, 8 kills, 13 receptions, 2 blocks and 10 digs. Brynn Bulter contributed 5 points, 2 aces, 17 receptions, 36 digs. Sadie Larrabee tallied 7 points, 8 kills, 10 blocks […]
The Kenton Wildcats lost to St. Marys 6-0 in their Section Semifinal game tonight. The Wildcats went down 1-0 with just over 26 minutes left in the first half when St. Marys star player and WBL First Team Aerial Fast found the back of the net. Kenton's Kinze Sprang nearly tied the game when she struck the cross bar minutes later from outside of the 18 yd box. Kenton's defense held strong and was able to hold on to a […]
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.