Red Cross Plans to Hold Blood Drive Monday Unless There is a Level 3 Snow Emergency

Red Cross Plans to Hold Blood Drive Monday Unless There is a Level 3 Snow Emergency

The American Red Cross is holding a blood drive on Monday January 26. It is scheduled to operate from noon until 6pm, at the Moose Family Center in Kenton. This will be cancelled for sure if a Level 3 Snow Emergency is in effect. Since there is a critical need for blood, they do plan to hold the blood drive, but will notify WKTN if those plans change due to the weather. Kenton Moose Lodge is located at 801 West […]

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Lima Woman Suffers Life-Threatening Injuries in Roll Over Crash Near Defiance and Putnam County Line

A Lima woman suffered life-threatening injuries in a one vehicle crash that occurred at just before midnight Thursday night on State Route 15 near the Defiance-Putnam County Line. SR15 was closed for nearly three hours. According to a release from the Defiance Post of the Ohio State Highway Patrol, 49-year-old Sandra L. Lopez was a passenger in a car being driven by 43-year-old James L. Bolden III, also of Lima. Bolden was driving north on 15, went off the right […]

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NWS Updates Snow Amounts in Winter Storm Watch Areas

A Winter Storm Watch is in effect for Hardin and all of our surrounding counties. Snow is forcecast to start Saturday afternoon, but the bulk of the snow will fall Saturday night through Sunday night. For Auglaize, Hardin and Logan Counties, the Wilmington National Weather Service office says we could get a total of 4 to 7 inches. 5 to 9 inches of snow is forecast for Union County by the Wilimington office. The Cleveland National Weather Service indicates in […]

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Public Eye Podcast: Hardin Leadership Returns in 2026 Following Year of Evaluation

Hardin Leadership classes resume in 2026 after a year off. Steering Committee Chairperson Kathy Oliver and Steering Committee member Jenny Hildreth explain that it was a year off, but it was no vacation. They noted that it was year to evaluate everything and make changes designed to keep Hardin Leadership fresh and relevant. The show first aired January 17 and 18, 2026. Hardin Leadership Kathy and Jenny 2026Download

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Two New Council Members Appointed in McGuffey

Two new members were sworn-in and now hold a seats on the McGuffey Village Council. At Monday evening's special council meeting, Travis Compton and Gregory Claybaugh received the oath of office from Village Solicitor John Neville Compton is the owner of Ram's Roost, and he has been a village resident for nearly three years. He said he thought it would be a good time to join, and present ideas to help the village. Claybaugh said he has been a village […]

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Fire Suppression Line Break at Kenton Middle/High School Building; Classes Cancelled for Wednesday

There was a fire suppression line break within the new Kenton Middle/High School building this (Tuesday) morning. Water compromised at least 8 classrooms in that portion of the building. As a result, Kenton Middle/High School will be closed tomorrow, (Wednesday January 21). Kenton Elementary School should report at normal time. Peterson Construction Company and Garmann Miller are still investigating the cause of the incident, and will make an announcement at a later date.

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UPDATED: SR 309 Near Allen County Line Reopens After Crash Involving EMS Squad and Passenger Vehicle Tuesday Morning

State Route 309 between State Route 235 and County Road 15 near the Allen County line reopened around 5 hours after a two vehicle crash in that area this morning. Complete details of the crash have not been released at this time. According to information from the Hardin County Sheriff's Office, the crash involved a Robinaugh EMS squad and a passenger vehicle. On its Facebook page, Robinaugh EMS stated that one of their units was transporting a patient to a […]

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Kenton Business Owner Expresses Concerns Over Lost Parking Spaces on Detroit Street

At Monday evening's Kenton City Council meeting, there was a lot of discussion concerning the loss of parking spaces from a business on North Detroit Street. Kim Hites, who along with her sister, owns No Limits Hair and Tannery, asked council members to find a solution for the loss of spaces as a result of the construction project. She said the lost spaces create a serious hardship for her employees and customers. Hites pointed out that it is essential to […]

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Kenton Law Director Announces City will Begin Foreclosure Process on Rigdon Properties

At Monday evening's Kenton City Council meeting, Law Director John Schwemer gave an update regarding the city's collection's efforts against David Rigdon. Schwemer told council members that he just received judgement against Rigdon to recoup money paid by the city for the demolition of the Rigdon owned Surplus Building, which was in May of this year. He said the city received $100,000 but nothing after that, which prompted the lawsuit. After winning judgement, Schwemer said the city will begin the […]

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