Janet Louise (Bailey) Elliott, 84, of Lancaster, Ohio, passed away peacefully at her home on March 8, 2026. She was born in Kenton, Ohio, on February 23, 1942, to the late Ollie and Christina Bailey. She was a 1960 graduate of Kenton High School. Janet met her husband, Richard C. Elliott, while working at Essex Wire in Kenton, Ohio, and they were married on June 16, 1970. They shared 53 years of marriage together until his passing in July of […]
Virginia I. LawrenceAugust 9, 1936 - March 12, 2026 Virginia “Ginny” Lawrence, age 89, of Forest, Ohio, passed away on March 12, 2026, at Vancrest of Upper Sandusky. She was born on August 9, 1936, in Mount Blanchard, Ohio, to the late Thomas O. and Ruth M. (Cole) Jolliff. Ginny married William T. Lawrence on June 12, 1954, and he preceded her in death on February 10, 1985. She is survived by her daughter, Darla (Gary) McMillian of Hastings, Michigan; […]
To honor Vaughn Ryan Rall's exceptional life, the family of Ralls Cloverleaf Lane extended an invitation to the public to attend his Celebration of Life at 4:00 P.M. on Friday, March 27, 2026, at the Kenton Moose Family Center #428, 801 West Lima Street, Kenton, East lower level with handicap accessible. A meal will be served. The Moose Lodge of Sorrow will be presented at 8:00 P.M. Dress casual: Go Cats! Go Bucks! Go Dawgs!. Contributions will be accepted by the family for the "Ride […]
(Pictured left to right, top row to bottom in last picture), Shannon Allmon – 25 Years, Maria Castle – 5 Years, Jordan Temple – 10 Years, Emily Archer – 15 Years, Sarah Wirbel – 20 Years, Jennifer Nelson – 30 Years, Beth DeLong – 25 Years, Kerri Schlatter – 5 Years, Kelly Teynor – 10 Years,(Not Pictured) Crystal Linville – 15 YearsQuest Federal Credit Union Quest Federal Credit Union held its 2026 Annual Meeting this past Saturday. A special moment […]
The Hardin County Engineer's Office announced a road closing. Starting today, County Road 30, between Township Road 135 and County Road 125, is closing. It is scheduled to close for a bridge replacement project. That section of road is expected to be closed for 30 days.
Kenton, Ohio – Beginning March 30, OhioHealth Urgent Care Kenton will relocate from its hospital-based setting to the OhioHealth Physician Group Primary Care practice, located in Suite 103 at the OhioHealth Hardin Medical Offices building at 75 Washington Blvd, Kenton, OH 43326. This shift brings together primary care and same-day, immediate care in one convenient location, making quality healthcare more accessible and affordable. Patients will benefit from both scheduled and walk-in access for urgent, non-life-threatening needs, as well as ongoing health management through […]
A luncheon meeting of Kappa Chapter of Delta Kappa Gamma Intl. was held at the Kenton Elks at noon on March 14. Pres. Sandy Berry welcomed 12 members and guest Kathy Tracy. Berry opened with comments thanking the hostesses Lori Paul, Jodine McKinley, and Sandy Berry plus Sue Buroker of the Elks. She offered a prayer honoring those in the military as well as veterans.A buffet lunch consisted of Sloppy Joe sandwiches, macaroni salad, chips, beverages, and cheesecake with a […]
The Ohio Department of Veterans Services has launched a newly updated website designed to make it easier for veterans and their families to find important information and resources. According to ODVS, the redesigned site offers faster load times and improved performance across computers, tablets, and smartphones. Officials say the goal is to provide quicker access to key resources, including veteran benefits, job opportunities, healthcare services, and upcoming events. The website also meets accessibility standards and is compatible with keyboards and […]
The Ohio State Highway Patrol is investigating an injury crash that occurred Friday evening, at approximately 11:53 PM on State Route 4 near Hawk Road in Champaign County, Ohio. Troopers from the Ohio State Highway Patrol, along with deputies from the Champaign County Sheriff’s Office, responded to the crash. At 11:54 PM, the first Champaign County deputies arrived on scene and discovered two infant children trapped inside a burning vehicle. Deputies immediately acted and were able to remove the children […]
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.
