A crash in Hancock County Tuesday evening claimed the life of three people. WFIN Radio reported that the crash occurred on State Route 186 when a southbound car being operated by 22 year old Dylan Miller, of McComb traveled left of center. The car struck a pickup truck being driven by 31 year old Allen Wilson, of McComb. Miller and a passenger in his car, 22 year old Edward Bear III, of Hoytville as well as […]
A Kenton woman reported fraudulent activity occurred on her credit card. According to the report from the Kenton Police Department, the woman told officers that her pin number was stolen, and the card was used to take over $200 from her account. No suspects were listed, and the incident remains under investigation.
Two people were arrested on warrants in Kenton during the on Tuesday. According to the reports from the Kenton Police Department, 34 year old Ashley Wyomic was located at a residence in the 400 block of Smith Avenue Tuesday afternoon. She was taken into custody without incident. Later that afternoon, 37 year old Aaron McGrath was arrested on a bench warrant at his residence in the 200 block of Summit Street.
A Kenton was issued a summons for possession of marijuana following a traffic stop Tuesday evening. According to the report from the Kenton Police Department, officers observed a man enter a residence that is known for drug activity. He left the house around two minutes later and got into a vehicle as a passenger. The vehicle was stopped for a traffic violation a short distance away, and the passenger, identified as 34 year old Anthony Stephens was allegedly […]
The University of Findlay will be hosting its annual employee recognition dinner. That is scheduled on Tuesday, March 19. Several faculty and staff members will be honored for their years of service ranging from 10 to 35 years.
The Local Emergency Planning Committee hosted their annual disaster drill at Triumph Thermal Systems in Forest this week. First responders and members from the Forest Fire Department, Hardin County Hazmat, Jackson-Forest EMS, Forest Police Department, and Hardin County Sheriff’s Office, along with representation from Hardin County EMA, and Hardin County Commissioners worked with Triumph Thermal employees in a tabletop style exercise. They had the opportunity to work through a hazardous materials scenario, while being evaluated. The Hancock […]
The Kenton Little League is now accepting sign-ups for T-Ball, Baseball and Softball for the upcoming season. Kenton Little League is for all Hardin County kids ages 4 through 12 years old. You can register now at KentonLittleLeague.com and click on the red sign up button. Tryouts will be held on March 17th at Kenton High School Fieldhouse.
The Hardin Northern Local School District Spring Spirit Pack for 2019 is on sale now. The online store deadline is 11:59pm Wednesday March 20th. You can now purchase your items online in 3 easy steps by visiting hardinnorthernspring19.itemorder.com Choose your items and add them to your cart and securely checkout with your credit card.
The Marysville Police Department encouraged residents of that city and the surrounding areas to sign up for the Nixle Communication system. The department said that is important to do as we move into the severe weather season. A Code Red application is being phased in at the end of the month, and the Nixle sign-up will make for an easier transition.
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.