The Kenton Wildcats dueled Shawnee in the 1st individual games taking a 9 pin lead 668 - 659. The Wildcats improved upon that lead with their 2nd individual game 603 - 559. Going into the bakers Kenton held a 53 pin lead. Shawnee opened up with a 202 1st baker and Kenton could not recover, slowing giving up a few pins each baker to finish behond the Indians by 80 pins, 1906 - 1986. Mackenzie Kugel lead the Wildcats with a […]
The Kenton Wildcats fell behind after the 1st individual games 808 - 914. Kenton improved upon their score from the 1st game by 108 pins in the 2nd individual games but was only able to cut Shawnee's lead down to 79 pins; 1726 - 1805. Kenton did outroll Shawnee in the baker games 936 - 920 but that was not enough as the Wildcats fell to the Indians 2662 - 2725. Trevor Roesner led the way for Kenton with a 390 series […]
Melvin Dale Dawson, age 94, of Bluffton, passed away at Willow Ridge, Freda House, Bluffton on Wednesday, December 4, 2024, surrounded by his family. He was born on September 16, 1930 in Allen County, Ohio to the late J. Fred and Georgia L. (Cowan) Dawson. Melvin married Dorothy Anspach and she preceded him in death on March 26, 1994. He later married Marjorie A. Winegardner on September 1, […]
Kenton girls basketball use a strong start to defeat Ben Logan in non conference action tonight by a score of 59-22. The Wildcats were led in scoring by Sidney Payne with 23 points. Kyla Bostater scored 10 points, Sadie Larrabee had 9 points, while Liv Nolting and Macee Heckathorn each had 7 points. Alexis Ratliff rounded out the scoring with 3 points. Ben Logan was led by Kaylee Hays with 10 points. Kaylin Varner had 4 points, while Lahna Cook […]
Cory Benjamin "Ben" Shepherd, age 31, passed away in North Carolina on November 30, 2024 after losing his struggle with addiction as many others have, after being clean. He was born March 5, 1993 in Bellefontaine, Ohio.He is survived by mother Tammy (Kay Eddington) Shepherd; father Shane (Adrene) Hildebrandt; paternal grandmother Charlotte Hildebrandt; maternal grandparents Charles and Myra Shepherd; bonus children Parker, Oaklee, Hynlee; siblings Dylan (Emily) Hildebrandt, Brittnee Hynek and several aunts, uncles, and cousins. He is preceded in […]
Maxine R. Combs, age 92, of Ada, passed away on Monday, December 2, 2024 at Mercy Health-St. Rita’s Medical Center, Lima, surrounded by her family. On January 13, 1932 in Alger, Ohio Maxine was born to the late George and Pearl (Brown) Hicks. Maxine married Hamilton C. Combs, Jr. on June 12, 1953, and he survives in Ada. Also surviving are her two children: Hamilton “Rick” […]
Kenton used a strong start and finished the first half up 20, cruising to the first victory of the year, and the first victory for coach Williams! Blaine Bushong led the wildcats with 16 points and 4 steals. Steven Piper followed with 14, 5 steals and 4 rebounds.
Daniel Lee Hall 74 of Forest Graveside services for Daniel Lee Hall will be held at a later date. The Price-McElroy Funeral Home in Kenton is assisting the family with arrangements. Dan passed away on Sunday, December 1, 2024, at the Embassy of Marion. He was born on October 30, 1950, in Kenton, to the late Marlowe Gene Hall and Barbara Aileen (Byrd) Gillis. On January 24, 1971, he married Suzanne Doll, and she survives in Forest. Also surviving are a son, Eric […]
Carl Puckett, age 95, of Ada, passed away on Friday, November 29, 2024 at Lima Memorial Health System. He was born on July 16, 1929 in Floyd County, Kentucky to the late Tom E. and Stella J. (Wright) Puckett. On September 11, 1948 Carl married Melba Ousley and she passed away on April 28, 2020. Carl retired from Ford Motor Company of Lima. He […]
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.
