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Woman Arrested After Narcotics Search Warrant was Served in Ada

The Hardin County Sheriff's Office Crime Task Force served a narcotics search warrant at a residence located at 515 North Main Street in Ada this (Friday September 18, 2026) morning. As a result of the ongoing investigation and the execution of this warrant, Jesse Nichole Johnson, age 34, was taken into custody and charged with Aggravated Possession of Drugs. During the search of the property, investigators located and seized: suspected methamphetamine, suspected fentanyl, suspected pressed pills, and drug abuse instruments […]

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AAA Report: Average Gas Prices Well Above $4 a Gallon

Average gas prices have shot well above $4.00 a gallon today. According to AAA, the National average is $4.47 a gallon. The Ohio average is $4.53 a gallon. Hardin County's average price is $4.43 a gallon, which is the cheapest in our region. The most expensive in the region is $4.57 a gallon in Union County.

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Sumitomo Bakelite to Close Kenton, Ohio Manufacturing Facility

KENTON, Ohio — Sumitomo Bakelite North America Holding, Inc. announced today that it will close its Durez Corporation manufacturing facility in Kenton, Ohio. The closure will take place over an approximately two-year transition period. The current plans have the facility continuing operations on a limited basis through September, 2028. The Kenton facility has operated since 1950 and has been part of Sumitomo Bakelite since 2000. Despite ongoing efforts, including changes in operational focus and cost reduction measures, and the tireless […]

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Safe Haven Baby Box Blessing Ceremony Held at BKP

BKP Ambulance District hosted a Safe Haven Baby Box unveiling and blessing ceremony Tuesday afternoon. Screenshot (Mariah Betz at the podium) Mariah Betz, Assistant Project Coordinator for Safe Haven Baby Boxes talks about the importance these kind of boxes, "These boxes offer 100 percent anonymity, and that’s what parents want is not be asked a bunch of questions, not to try to have somebody change their mind, they just want to come in, do what’s right by their baby, place […]

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Ohio Flags Ordered to Half-Staff to Honor the Late Dolly Parton

(COLUMBUS, Ohio)— In honor of the life and legacy of Dolly Parton, Ohio Governor Mike DeWine has ordered that the flags of the United States and the state of Ohio shall be flown at half-staff upon all public buildings and grounds throughout the state of Ohio effective immediately until sunset, September 1, 2026. The music legend passed away today (Tuesday August 25, 2026) at her home in Nashville, Tennessee. She was 80 years of age. Ohio First Lady Fran DeWine […]

todayAugust 25, 2026 477 1 7

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Legal Notice: Goshen Township Zoning Commission Public Hearing

Pursuant to Ohio Revised Code # 519.12(D). The Goshen Township Zoning commission, Hardin County, Ohio, gives notice that a public hearing will be held on, August 31, 2026 at 7:00 PM at 21012 County Road 100, Kenton, Ohio. The purpose of this hearing is to consider amending the Goshen Zoning Plan to add regulations Regarding renewable energy systems initiated by the Goshen Township Board of Trustees by resolution on August 3, 2026. The proposed text of amendments will be available […]

todayAugust 21, 2026 1142

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Flood Warning Replaces Flash Flood Warning for the Area

A flash flood warning has expired, but a flood warning has been issued for our area. The flash flood warning expired at 9:30 this morning, and the National Weather Service then issued the warning until 3:15 this (Thursday) afternoon. Between 2 and 4 inches of rain has fallen in some areas, and that combined with saturated ground and runoff is causing flooding. Many roads around Hardin County are covered with rain, and the Hardin County Sheriff’s Office is advising motorists […]

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DeWine and Cross On Hand for Kenton Fire Truck Dedication Ceremony

Several visitors were in attendance Wednesday for the Kenton Fire Department fire truck dedication event. Ohio Governor Mike DeWine joined former representative Jon Cross, who helped secure funding for the purchase, and former House Speaker Rep. Jason Stephens. They were on hand to welcome the new fire engine to the fire department’s fleet. The engine was purchased by grant money awarded to the department in 2024. DeWine, Cross and several other officials helped to push the engine into the fire […]

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NWS Releases Special Weather Statement Involving Cold Air Funnels; Issues Flood Watch

Special Weather Statement from National Weather Service for Hardin-Mercer-Auglaize-Darke-Shelby-Logan-Union-Delaware-Miami-Champaign-Clark-Madison-Franklin-Licking. Including the cities of Kenton, Ada, Celina, Coldwater, Wapakoneta, St. Marys, New Bremen, Minster, Greenville, Sidney, Bellefontaine, Marysville, Delaware, Troy, Piqua, Tipp City, Urbana, Springfield, London, West Jefferson, Plain City, Downtown Columbus, and Newark Showers and thunderstorms will be capable of producing brief cold air funnels this afternoon and evening. Several funnel clouds have already been spotted across west-central Ohio, with this feature potentially moving into central Ohio over the coming […]

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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.