Terrie Ann WilsonJanuary 28, 1955 — January 18, 2026 Terrie Ann Wilson, 70 of Kenton passed away on Sunday January 18, 2026, at Marion General Hospital. Terrie was born January 28, 1955, in Indian Lake, Ohio to James Kelley who survives in Belle Center, Ohio and the late Barbara (Schultz) Ray. She was also preceded in death by her stepfather Richard Ray. Terrie was married June 1, 1974, to Brent Wilson who survives along with daughters Brandi (Jim) Rowe, Kelli […]
Monika Shirk, 84, of Kenton passed away on Saturday, January 17, 2026 at her residence surrounded by her loved ones. She was born in Nurnberg, Germany, on December 9, 1941, to George and Rosine Goegelein. On April 5, 1961, in Germany, she married Jack Shirk. He preceded her in death in 2006. Monika is survived by her daughters; Connie (Jerry Hattery) Ellis, Rita (Andy) Perkins, Jackie (Brett Rahn) Shirk, Kelly (Steve Prater) Shirk, and Beth (Rod Hurt) Shirk, grandchildren; Ashley […]
Anna Rae Casto, age 79, formerly of Nevada and most recently of Marion, passed away peacefully on January 19, 2026, at Marion General Hospital.She was born on February 22, 1946, to the late Willie Jennings and Eva (Workman) Jennings Roberts. On April 2, 1976, Anna married William L. Casto, who preceded her in death on March 29, 1995.Anna is lovingly survived by her children, Kendal (Nancy) Lewis of Marion, Kalvin (Barbara) Lewis of Bucyrus, and Eva Raeann Casto of Powell; […]
WKTN has been informed that an image of water damage is circulating on social media that has been confirmed fake. Please note: this image does not show the current state of the Kenton City Schools gym. While there was some flooding yesterday from pipes, this photo is not real. The image appears to be AI-generated or edited. This is a good reminder that photos can be edited and that official updates and real photos will be shared as they become […]
Autism Life Center Autism Life Center in Lima is looking for volunteers to help with event planning and hosting, set up/tear down, craft and activity tables and more. If you'd like to join the team, email autismlifecenter@gmail.com or leave a message on the Autism Life Center Facebook page. You must be 18 or older to volunteer.
Ohio’s gubernatorial candidates are starting to ratchet up their campaigns. The leading candidate on the Democratic side is Dr, Amy Action, who said her campaign is focused on things people are talking about, “People are talking about property taxes and aging in place with dignity. They’re talking about feeling safe, safe in their communities, safe in their schools for their children or going to worship somewhere, not controversial, none of that is being worked on by our very broken special […]
Ada Bulldogs Ada Schools recently welcomed Representative Ty Mathews for a visit. Mathews, who represents the 83rd District in the Ohio House of Representatives, met with Superintendent Julie Simmons and Ada High School Principal Dan Lee. They had the opportunity to share Ada’s plans and aspirations for the future. The school officials thanked Representative Mathews for taking the time to visit Ada Schools. They expressed their appreciation for the opportunity to connect and share their vision.
One person was injured in a two-vehicle crash that occurred Tuesday morning at the intersection of Township Road 179 and County Road 10 in Logan County's Jefferson Township. According to the report from the Logan County Sheriff's Office, 20-year-old Madison Kidder was driving west on 10 when a vehicle being driven by 28-year-old Donald Hook, of Delaware, drove onto to 10 from a stop sign on 179. After the collision, Kidder's vehicle continued off the left side of the road […]
City of Kenton Government Final waterline tie-ins as part of the Lark Lane/Clover Lane Waterline Project in Kenton will be completed today by Beaverdam Excavating. Residents will maintain access to their properties for local traffic only, but through traffic should use alternate routes. Also, city crews will repair a water leak in Marie Avenue and North High Street area today. Repairs are expected to be completed under pressure, and no boil advisory is anticipated. Motorists are advised to use caution […]
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