McGuffey Conservation Club McGuffey Conservation Club is hosting its annual Cast Back to School Kids Day on Saturday, August 15. It's a day to bring the kids out and enjoy some fun fishing before school starts. They will serve free hotdogs, chips and water, and they will have school supplies to giveaway as well. The event will run from 1:00-4:00 p.m. on August 15 at 6950 Township Road 55 in Alger.
The Bluffton Police Department informed motorists that the posted speed limit has been reduced from 45 to 40 miles per hour on State Route 103 in the village. This reduction was made after careful consideration of the increased amount of non-vehicular traffic along this corridor, including pedestrians and cyclists. The goal of this change is to improve safety for everyone who uses State Route 103 while maintaining the efficient flow of traffic. Motorists are encouraged to be aware of the […]
There are three blood drives scheduled around the area for the month of August. The first is this Wednesday, August 5 from 11am until 5pm at OhioHealth Hardin Memorial Hospital in Kenton. On Monday, August 24, a blood drive will be held at the Belle Center Cornerstone Church in Belle Center from noon until 6pm. Finally, you can donate at the Mt. Victory Community Building in Mt. Victory on Wednesday, August 26 from 11am until 5pm. The American Red Cross […]
(COLUMBUS, Ohio) — The Ohio Narcotics Intelligence Center (ONIC) released two public safety bulletins on Friday (July 31, 2026) alerting Ohioans of dangerous substances showing up in Ohio’s drug supply. All of these substances increase the risk of overdose and potentially fatal consequences. The first bulletin addresses orphine analogs. Orphines are a sub-group of new synthetic opioids (NSOs) which are being encountered in seized drug samples and suspected overdose incidents across Ohio. NSOs are synthetic drugs that mimic the effects of […]
Jackson Township – The Ohio State Highway Patrol’s Van Wert Post is investigating a two-vehicle fatal crash that occurred on July 31, 2026, at approximately 6:29 P.M. on US127 near mile post 8 in Paulding County. A 2020 Chevrolet Traverse was being driven southbound on US-127 by Guadalupe Amaro Martinez II, age 28, of Paulding, Ohio. A 2024 Dodge Ram 3500 was being driven northbound on US-127 by Judd Charles Spencer, age 56, of Cecil, OH. Martinez crossed the center […]
Judith "Judi" Candler of Kenton A graveside service at Grove Cemetery Committal Building will take place at 11:00 A.M. on Saturday, August 8, 2026, followed by a luncheon starting at 12:00 P.M honoring both Judi and Jim Candler at the Kenton Elks Lodge #157. A full obituary was ran at an earlier date. The Price-McElroy Funeral Home in Kenton is assisting the family with arrangements.
Frances "Fran" Rosetta Forbes Frances “Fran” Rosetta Forbes, 84, passed away peacefully at her home on July 31, 2026, surrounded by family. Born on July 5, 1942, in Boone, North Carolina, Fran was the daughter of Raleigh Jefferson Moretz and Cora Ethel (Thomas) Moretz. A Southern girl at heart, she cherished time spent with family and friends and remained deeply rooted in the Christian faith in which she was raised. Her unwavering love for the Lord guided every aspect of […]
Marilyn King 88formerly of Kenton Marilyn King passed away on Saturday, August 1, 2026, at the Bluebird Retirement Community in London, Ohio. She was born on June 1, 1938, in Lima to the late Claude and Della (Hall) Gullett. On November 25, 1956, she married Harry King, and he preceded her in death on November 22, 2017. Surviving is her son, Rob (Lori) King, daughter-in-law, Vickie Hudson, grandchildren, Spencer (Kristin) King, Brendan King, Kelly (Rita) King, Foster (Mollie) King, Jonathan […]
A Findlay woman escaped injury after a crash involved four parked vehicles this past Saturday evening in Hancock County. According to the report from the Hancock County Sheriff's Office, 28-year-old Madai Senatus lost control of her car while driving east on Bigelow Avenue. The vehicle went off the left side of the road, struck a road sign, and continued into a parking lot where it struck a total of four vehicles before coming to rest. Functional to disabling damage occurred […]
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.
