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Plain City Man Sentenced to 14–16 Years for Secretly Recording Minor in Bathroom

Office of the Union County (Ohio) Prosecuting Attorney A Plain City man has been sentenced to a lengthy prison term after secretly recording a minor in a bathroom. According to a release from the Office of the Union County (Ohio) Prosecuting Attorney, Robert Ashley Parks, 44, of Plain City, was sentenced to an indefinite prison term of 14 to 16 years after pleading guilty to twenty counts of Illegal Use of a Minor in Nudity-Oriented Material, each a felony of […]

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Obituaries

Obituary for John Peter Michael Murray Sr.

John Peter Michael Murray Sr., 91, of Kenton, passed away on Thursday, April 9, 2026, at Blanchard Place in Kenton. He was born in Delphos, Ohio, on August 13, 1934, to the late Oliver and Alice (Hoffman) Murray. On August 28, 1960, he married Evelyn Crank, and they had five children: Rick (Dee) Murray, Lena (Jim) Evans, Kathy Murray, John Murray Jr., and Kenny (Lorene) Murray who all survive. Also surviving are 7 grandchildren, 19 great-grandchildren, three sisters, Betty Sherrick, […]

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One Person Airlifted After I-75 Crash in Auglaize County

WAPAKONETA — The Wapakoneta Post of the Ohio State Highway Patrol is investigating a serious injury crash involving two vehicles. The crash occurred on April 9, 2026, at approximately 10:30 p.m. on Interstate 75 near mile post 114 in Duchouquet Township, Auglaize County. Preliminary investigation indicates that a 2022 Rivian RI T, operated by Mason Tyler, 34, of Sidney, Ohio, and a 2006 Pontiac Grand Prix, operated by Aaron Blauvelt, 23, of Lima, Ohio, were both traveling north in the […]

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Ridgemont Schools Board Highlights Quiz Bowl, FFA, Personnel, and Graduation Plans at Recent Meeting

The Ridgemont Schools Board of Education met Wednesday evening. Superintendent Brian Hogan stated that the Ridgemont Quiz Bowl team will be competing at the National Quiz Bowl Tournament in Chicago, Illinois April 11 through the 13.   The students are Olivia Newland, Jakob Wallace, Maverick Dawson, and Hayden Williamson. Also, Hogan said the Ridgemont FFA State Agriscience Fair members, who are in the Top 4 in Ohio, will be on the stage at the 2026 State FFA Convention on May 1 […]

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Chad Thrush and Drew Cano Named Finalists for Bath Schools Superintendent

The Lima News reported Wednesday that Kenton Superintendent Chad Thrush is one of four finalists for the superintendent's position for Bath Schools. The superintendent, who has one year left on his contract, told WKTN today that he has notified the Kenton Board of Education about his status as a finalist with Bath Schools, but as of now, he has not submitted his resignation. In a statement, Thrush said, "I’ve been presented with multiple opportunities in the past, but this one […]

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Obituaries

Obituary for Ella Marlene “Spivey” Vaughn

Ella Marlene "Spivey" Vaughn, of Kenton, Ohio passed away peacefully in her home on April 6, 2026. She was born on August 17, 1949 in Kenton, Ohio to the late Eugene and Marcella "Brown" Spivey. She was married to Wayne T. Vaughn, and he proceeded her in death.She is survived by her children; Shawn (Leona) Spivey of Piqua, OH, Kevin (Corrina) Vaughn of Racine, WI, Keith (Michelle) Vaughn of St. Louis, MO Marlette Vaughn of Racine, WI, and Wayne (Laura) […]

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Obituary for Sheena Marie Striker Capelle

Sheena Marie Striker Capelle, 43, of Kenton, passed away on April 7, 2026. She was born November 11, 1982, in Kenton, Ohio, to Tim and Lisa Striker. On December 23, 2023, she married Travis Capelle.Sheena is survived by her husband, parents, grandmothers; Florence Striker and Eleanor Terrill, step-children; Mallorie and Trever Capelle, brother; Chris (Tiffanie) Striker, nieces; Lilah and Amelia Striker, and lots of cousins.She graduated from Kenton High School, received a Masters degree in Education from Wright State, and […]

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Obituary for Marilyn Jean (Anderson) Pemberton

Marilyn Jean (Anderson) Pemberton, 89, of Kenton was born on April 29, 1936, to the late Charles and Irene (Rish) Anderson of Kenton, Ohio. On April 7, 2026, with her family at her side, she went to be with her Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ.       Marilyn was a graduate of Forest High School class of 1954. On October 28, 1956, she married Paul A. Pemberton of Kenton at St. John's UCC in Kenton where she was a […]

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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.