Mary Catherine ThielAugust 3, 1935 - November 9, 2026 Mary Catherine Thiel, age 91, of Upper Sandusky, passed away Monday, November 9, 2026, at St. Francis Home in Tiffin. She was born August 3, 1935, in Wharton, Ohio, to the late John and Mary (Rall) Brodman. Mary married Harold W. Thiel on October 1, 1955, and they shared over 60 years of marriage before he preceded her in death on July 4, 2016. She is survived by her four children, […]
(DEFIANCE) – Ohio State Highway Patrol Trooper Chase D. Black has been selected as the 2026 Trooper of the Year at the Defiance Post. The selection of Trooper Black, 32, is in recognition of outstanding service during 2026 at the Defiance Post. Fellow officers stationed at the Defiance Post, chose Trooper Black based on leadership abilities, professional ethics, courteous treatment of others, enthusiastic work attitude, and cooperation with supervisors, peers, and the public. Trooper Black is now in contention for […]
Dr. Jacob Buchanan, professor of environmental science and M'Della Moon Chair in Botany and Environmental Science at Bluffton University, will present “The How and Why of Prairie Restorations” at 4 p.m. Friday, Nov. 20, in Stutzman Lecture Hall, Centennial Hall. Faculty colloquia at Bluffton University highlight scholarly and creative work by faculty members and provide opportunities for campus and community dialogue. This event is free and open to the public.
MARYSVILLE, OH – On October 6, 2026, at approximately 7:05 p.m., the Union County Sheriff’s office received multiple 911 calls reporting gunshots near the Union County Sports Complex, located at 16000 Simmons Lane. Union County Sheriff’s deputies determined that a male victim had been struck in the left shoulder by a stray bullet which did not penetrate his skin. During the initial investigation, multiple families were evacuated from the sports complex with the assistance of the Marysville Fire Department, Marysville […]
Kenton Elks Lodge #157 Kenton Elks Lodge #157 held its annual breakfast honoring local veterans on Saturday, November 7th with a total of 61 veterans, Elks, Blue Star Mothers, and friends in attendance. A delicious buffet meal was served by Julie Crowe, Vicki Miller, Kathy and Ken Hilty, and Beth Kramer. The tables were beautifully decorated in a patriotic motif by Grace and Vic Dodds. Assisting at tables were John Hines and Hudson Davis. The colors were presented by Troop […]
Ridgemont Local Schools will be holding the regular November Board of Education meeting at 5:30 pm tomorrow, November 11, 2026, in Math Room #304. The agenda for the Ridgemont Board of Education November Regular Meeting can be found here.
Governor DeWine visits Honda in Marysville on November 9, 2026. (MARYSVILLE, Ohio)— Ohio Governor Mike DeWine joined leaders from Honda, JobsOhio, One Columbus, and Union County yesterday to announce that Honda will build a new auto plant in Central Ohio, investing approximately $3 billion and creating more than 2,000 new jobs. "Honda's leadership could have chosen to build this plant anywhere in the world, but they chose Ohio because there are so many advantages to being here," said Governor DeWine. […]
CLEVELAND- With colder temperatures approaching, Enbridge Gas customers will be using more natural gas to heat their homes and are encouraged to service their gas equipment to ensure it is working safely and efficiently in advance of heating season. Customers are responsible for maintaining the piping that runs from the gas meter to gas appliances.We encourage customers to have the following gas systems inspected annually by a licensed professional to check for efficiency, corrosion and leaks: Indoor piping that delivers […]
Joyce F. (Jones) Rumer, 88, of Belle Center, passed away on Monday, November 9, 2026, in Otterbein Green Hills Senior Life Community, the last of eleven children. Joyce was born in Royal Oak, Michigan, on February 17, 1938, the daughter of the late Wanda (Gerlach) Jones. On April 28, 1957, she married Lloyd Rumer, who preceded her in death on September 20, 2004. In addition to her husband, she was also preceded in death by her son Dana Rumer on […]
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.
