Ann K. (Annie) LuellenApril 28, 1936 - February 13, 2026 Ann K. “Annie” Luellen, age 89, of Ada, passed away at her home on Friday, February 13, 2026. She was born on April 28, 1936 to the late Hubert and Lillian (Haunhorst) Lause. She married Jerleen Moore (deceased) in April 1960 and they later divorced. On November 19, 1983 Ann married Charles R. Luellen and he survives in Ada. Ann graduated in 1955 from […]
Lynn L. Strawser, 74, of Kenton, passed away on Wednesday, February 11, 2026, at the OSU Wexner Medical Center in Columbus. He was born on March 31, 1951, in Kenton to the late Harry and Janie (Kline) Strawser. He is survived by several nieces and nephews. Lynn was preceded in death by his brothers, Charles, Merle, and James Strawser and sisters, Beverly Rice and Shirley Hastings. He was a 1969 graduate of Kenton High School and went on to proudly serve […]
Carol Tainer 76of Kenton Carol Tainer, 76, of Kenton, passed away on Thursday, February 12, 2026, at her residence. She was born on October 11, 1949, in Dixfield, Maine, to the late Willard and Bernice (Grindell) Wing. On October 10, 1976, she married Carl Tainer, who survives in Kenton. Also surviving are three sons, Eugene Knox of Kenton, Charlie Knox of Portland, Maine, and Dwight Knox of Rumford, Maine; daughter, Judy (Doug Bridenstine) Warmbrod of Upper Sandusky; a sister, Ethelyn […]
COLUMBUS – The Ohio State Highway Patrol will be joining forces with members of the 6-State Trooper Project to focus on speed, safety belt and OVI enforcement on Interstate 75. The three‐day initiative will begin today, February 13 and will continue through Sunday, February 15. The campaign will include the Kentucky State Police and Michigan State Police. The remaining members of the 6-State Trooper Project, Indiana State Police, Pennsylvania State Police and West Virginia State Police, will not participate due […]
DEFIANCE – The Defiance Post of the Ohio State Highway Patrol is investigating a three-vehicle crash that occurred in Adams Township, Defiance County. The crash occurred on Domersville Road near Flory Road at 9:04 p.m yesterday. The preliminary investigation revealed that a 2012 Chevrolet Malibu was northbound on Domersville Road. A 2008 Chrysler Town & Country and 2023 GMC Sierra were southbound on Domersville Road. The driver of the 2012 Chevrolet Malibu went left of center into the path of […]
Yount elected American Academy of Microbiology fellow The American Academy of Microbiology has elected Jacob Yount, PhD, professor of Microbial Infection and Immunity at The Ohio State University College of Medicine, as a fellow to its Class of 2026. Fellows of the academy, the honorific leadership group and scientific think tank within the American Society for Microbiology, are elected annually through a highly selective, peer-review process based on their records of scientific achievement and original contributions that have advanced microbiology. Yount’s research focuses on understanding […]
Wings - Support and Recovery Wings- Support and Recovery is holding a Sober Paint and Sip event in Kenton on February 18. It will start at 12:30pm at 111 East Columbus Street. This is a free, sober, safe space to get creative. To RSVP, call 419-767-2220.
Hardin County Historical Museums, Inc. Hardin County Historical Museums announced a new free monthly speaker series. It will be held on the last Thursday of every month. February's topic will feature Ray Brown, as the Museum celebrates Black History Month. That will be on February 26 starting at 6pm at 223 North Main Street in Kenton. The guest speaker is Dr. David Strittmatter.
The Ohio Farm Bureau is accepting applications for its Bill and Helen Swank Scholarship. It is in honor of Dr. C. William Swank who was the Ohio Farm Bureau executive vice president from 1968-1996, and he served the Farm Bureau for a total of 40 years. To apply for this scholarship or one of the many others, visit ofbf.org/scholarships. The deadline to apply is March 31.
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Our broadcast covers Hardin County and into Allen, Auglaize, Hancock, Logan, Marion, Union, and Wyandot Counties including a majority of communities within.
