A blood drive is being held today at the Kenton Moose Family Center from noon until 6pm. In a time where the blood need is high, the community is invited to come donate blood today to help fill that need. To schedule an appointment or find more blood drives in your area, please visit redcrossblood.org. The Kenton Moose Family Center is located at 801 W. Lima Street in Kenton.
Office of the Union County (Ohio) Prosecuting Attorney MARYSVILLE — Union County Prosecutor David Phillips announced Friday that Micaiah Immanuel Swindler (28) has entered guilty pleas to Aggravated Murder and Felonious Assault in the Union County Court of Common Pleas. The charges stem from the April 21, 2025, homicide of the defendant’s 59-year-old father at his home in Marysville. Evidence in the case established that the defendant fatally attacked the victim with an 11-inch dagger, causing multiple sharp force injuries. […]
Troopers from the Marion Post of the Ohio State Highway Patrol are investigating a two-vehicle fatal crash that occurred at the intersection of State Route 309 and State Route 37 in Grand Township, at approximately 3:48 P.M on Friday, March 20, 2026. The crash involved a black 2008 Pontiac G6 driven by 34-year-old Manuel Valdez, of Marion with front right passenger, 65-year-old Cresencio Valdez, also of Marion. The second vehicle was a white 2017 Buick Enclave, driven by Kali Cannode, […]
A 19-year-old motorcyclist was critically injured following a crash Friday afternoon in Findlay. According to a release, the crash occurred on March 20, 2026, at approximately 1:10 p.m. at the intersection of Broad Avenue and West Bigelow Avenue. Authorities say Jager S. Burgei, 19, of Kalida, was operating a 2002 Aprilia motorcycle northbound on Broad Avenue as the roadway transitions into an incline curve toward West Bigelow Avenue. Investigators report the driver failed to maintain control of the motorcycle, striking […]
Severe weather moved through Hardin County and the surrounding region Sunday evening. Some residents reported pockets of hail as storms pushed through the area, with heavy rain and lightning accompanying the system. According to the National Weather Service, today will be cooler, with a high near 45 degrees and a low around 27.
OhioMeansJobs Hardin County, in partnership with Apollo Career Center are offering a Certified Nurse Aide (CNA) training program in Kenton at the Kenton Nursing and Rehab, 117 Jacob Parrot Rd., Kenton, Ohio. The program is May 3 - 19, 2026 with classes held on Mondays through Fridays from 8:00AM - 2:30PM. The training may be free for eligible students. This is a valuable program to enable both high school students and community members to receive hands-on training to enter the health care […]
Photo: University of Findlay The University of Findlay has announced a new baccalaureate-juris doctor degree pathway for its students in collaboration with The University of Akron School of Law. The new 3+3 pathway is designed for eligible students to enroll at the University of Findlay for three years while completing an additional three years with Akron Law. This progressive degree program allows students to apply as soon as their first year of courses, potentially shortening the time duration and costs […]
The Lima Area Youth Orchestra will present a Children’s Concert at the Veterans Memorial Civic and Convention Center in Lima, Ohio on Wednesday, March 25, 2026 at 10 AM in the Crouse Performance Hall. Hundreds of area students will be attending from many area schools. This annual performance aims to provide an educational outreach experience through music for many area school children, performed by other children who themselves get to experience a community service project unlike any other. This year’s […]
John Michael Loomis, of Marion, Ohio. passed away March 18, 2026. Predeceased by his parents John and Mary Loomis; and Birth-mother Mary O’Malley. Survived by his wife of 53 years, Ellen JoAnn Drumm Loomis; loving father of Kelli Marie Loomis, Hazel Nicole Shrestha, and Kimberly Renee Loomis; dear brother of Sister Rosemary Loomis; proud grandfather of Billy Peck, Everett Friend III, Kaylee Green, and Nadia Tolar; and great-grandfather of Jules. Raised in Upper Arlington, Ohio. John was known for his […]
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.
