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Photo: Hardin County Sheriff's Office The Hardin County Sheriff’s Office hosted a luncheon meeting of the Northwest District of the Buckeye State Sheriff’s Association on Wednesday. It was held at the Memorial Park Golf Course Clubhouse in Kenton. Todd Thomas, of the Ohio State University John Glenn College of Public Affairs was the featured speaker.   Also during the meeting, Sgt. Kendrick Garmon of the Hardin County Sheriff’s Office, was reelected […]

A 3-year-old girl has died, and her father has been arrested after a car fire in Lima Wednesday night. According to a release from the Allen County Sheriff's Office, a 9-1-1 call was placed at around 9:50pm concerning an irrational driver, who was said to be swerving and possibly driving the vehicle on a wheel rim. While in route, deputies were advised that the vehicle came to a stop on […]

Photo: City of Wapakoneta Government Two workers from a Wapakoneta utility company are in Tallahassee, Florida to provide mutual aid to the area that is bracing for a major hurricane. The area is in line to be impacted from high winds and heavy rain from Hurricane Helene, a massive storm that is over 500 miles wide and is projected to strengthen to a Category 4 storm, as it makes landfall […]

Today is National Law Enforcement Suicide Awareness Day. It was created to recognize the service of officers lost to suicide, raise awareness about suicide in law enforcement and to remind officers that help is available. By recognizing the day, the hope is to reduce the stigma associated with seeking help. 1-800-COP LINE is a confidential, 24-hour international hotline. It is answered by trained retired enforcement officers who can provide access […]

An injury accident occurred in Kenton Wednesday evening. The complete report is not available, but according to information on the Daily Log Sheet of the Kenton Police Department, the crash was reported at around 6:10pm at the intersection of East Columbus and North Wayne Streets. Ethan Furr, of Cardington, Ohio was cited for driving on a closed street and disobeying a traffic control device.

Photo: Ridgemont Local Schools Ridgemont is hosting a Military Appreciation Night this Friday, September 27th at the home football game against USV. All veterans who come to the game will receive a free sandwich and drink, sponsored by the Ridgemont Activities Boosters. For anyone who is not able to attend Friday’s game, be sure to tune in to WKTN for a live broadcast of the game.  You can also listen […]

Photo: Allen County Board of Developmental Disabilities The Allen County Board of Developmental Disabilities will be holding their 26th Annual Chicken BBQ on Thursday, October 3rd from 10:00am until 6:00pm. The menu will consist of a delicious meal from Romer’s Catering, which includes: BBQ Chicken, Baked Potato, Green Beans, Roll & Butter, and a Cookie. The price for each meal is a $13 donation. Drive Thru pick-up is available and […]

Bluffton University students now will have the opportunity to major in physical education. The four-year degree allows students to receive a multi-age license (Pre-K-12) to teach heath and physical education. “At Bluffton University, you can now combine your love of physical activity, building relationships and working with children and youth with a bachelor's degree in health and physical education,” said Dr. Joyce Jackson, assistant professor of education. “With two specializations, […]

Photo: Ada Area Chamber of Commerce The Ada Area Chamber of Commerce is inviting the community to join them for a fun filled day of ribbon cutting ceremonies. First, they will be at Shafer's Smoked Meats BBQ TO GO Grand opening weekend in Lima at 1:30 PM.  They will also be joined by the Wapakoneta Area Chamber of Commerce.  Shafer’s Smoked Meats BBQ TO GO is located at 3031 Harding […]