WKTN-FM Adding Cincinnati Reds to Sports Coverage

WKTN-FM Adding Cincinnati Reds to Sports Coverage

KENTON, Ohio (Aug. 1, 2025) — WKTN-FM has reached an agreement with the Cincinnati Reds to air select games for the rest of the 2025 season and the 2026 season. General Manager Shannon Barnes said the partnership reflects the station’s effort to broaden programming. “Along with our decision to add variety to our music, we also wanted to expand our sports coverage,” Barnes said. “This provides value for our advertisers and our listeners.” The Reds join WKTN’s existing sports lineup, […]

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Quest Breaks Ground on New Carey Branch

Ryan Blair – CSI, John Barnes – VI, Duane Frey – CSI, Maya Frey – CSI, Bryan Frey – CSI, Andrea Good – Quest, Tammy Sherman – Quest, Brian Sprang – Quest, Sarah Wirbel – Quest, Tim Vaughn – VI, Matt Jennings – Quest, Paige Wallace – Quest, Jordan Temple – Quest, Krane Stahler – Quest, Kayla Richardson – Quest, Grant Reppart – Quest, Jason Arend – VI, Cassie Miller – Carey Chamber, Scott Woods – VI, Mike Roszman – […]

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Sandusky Man Found Guilty of Corrupting Another with Drugs and Trafficking in Fentanyl in Marion County Court

A jury on Thursday found Joseph Bernard Smith of Sandusky, Ohio, guilty of corrupting another with drugs, a second-degree felony, and trafficking in a fentanyl-related compound, a fifth-degree felony for supplying Daniel Griffith with pills that contained fentanyl. After obtaining the pills, Griffith overdosed from a lethal drug mixture which contained fentanyl. The case stemmed from a transaction where Smith sold Griffith what appeared to be Percocet pills (which were surreptitiously laced with fentanyl) at a Sandusky gas station on […]

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Old Route 69 in Ada Celebrates Grand Opening/Ribbon Cutting Ceremony

A ribbon cutting ceremony was held today for the Grand Opening of Old Route 69 Brewery, 120 East Buckeye Street in the heart of downtown Ada, Ohio. Doors opened at 11 a.m. for the Ribbon Cutting in collaboration with the Ada Chamber of Commerce, and the team welcomed guests into a one-of-a-kind destination packed with local flavor, fun and family-inclusive entertainment. With 22,000 square feet of indoor and outdoor space, Old Route 69 Brewery offers much more than just great […]

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ONU Dedicates New Mobile Health Clinics

Ribbon Cutting Photo Participants: From left: Richard Keys, Vice Chair, ONU Board of Trustees; Melissa Baumann, ONU President; Julie Hurtig, Provost and Vice President for Academic Affairs; Pamela Hershberger, Chair, ONU Board of Trustees; former State Representative Jon Cross; State Representative Ty Mathews; Bishop Hee-Soo Jung, ONU Board of Trustees; Ohio Senate President Rob McColley; Stuart Beatty, Dean of the Raabe College of Pharmacy. Ohio Northern University’s HealthWise Mobile Health Clinic, a leading regional community health provider, will increase its […]

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A Look Inside the New Kenton Middle and High School Building

A look inside a typical classroom. Floor tile has been installed. Next will be remaining ceiling tile. On either side of the white board will be a large screen TV display. A look down the hallway. Ceiling tiles will be installed as well as lockers on the drywall side (depicted on the left side of this photo) lockers will be halved, meaning there will be a top & bottom locker. The library looks over the Commons which is where students […]

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FUN-E Luau Scheduled for Saturday

The group FUN-E's Luau swimming day is tomorrow (July 26). It will run from 6 until 9 Saturday evening at the Kenton City Pool. There will be food, fun, music and games. The cost is $15 for Hardin County residents and $20 for out of county. In the event of inclement weather, a rate date will be posted on the FUN-E Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/groups/1542378289736893

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Ada Rotary Club’s Ice Cream Social Set for Saturday

The Ada Rotary Club is hosting an ice cream social and shredded chicken cook-off tomorrow It will take place Saturday from 11am to 1pm at the Ada Park. A suggested $5 donation gets you 5 votes for favorite shredded chicken, and ice cream is free. Prizes will be awarded for 1st, 2nd and 3rd place. For more information, visit the Ada Rotary Club on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/AdaRotaryClubOfOhio

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New Members Sought for Hardin County Safety Council

The Hardin County Safety Council is still accepting new members for the Fiscal Year 26 program. Joining the Safety Council will provide you with the chance to acquire information and strategies for risk management, workplace safety, and accident prevention. This is a great opportunity to enhance your safety practices and save money. Join the Hardin County Safety Council before the deadline of July 31. If you are interested in enrolling, contact Deb Phillips at 419-673-4131 to learn more and complete […]

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