Oscar G. RoweFebruary 5, 1951 - September 22, 2025 Oscar G. Rowe, age 74, of Alger, passed away on Monday, September 22, 2025 at his residence. He was born on February 5, 1951 in Kenton, Ohio to Archie and Rosie (Puckett) Rowe. On August 10, 1968 Oscar married Linda Lou (Conley) Rowe and she preceded him in death on April 14, 2023. Surviving are three daughters: Missy (Joe) Sexton, Amanda Rowe and Terrie Baker all of Lima; eight grandchildren: Erin (Josh) Welk, […]
Janis A. Hays CarseDecember 6, 1950 - September 20, 2025 Janis A. Hays Carse, age 74, of Ada, passed away on Saturday, September 20, 2025 at Trustwell Living – Blanchard Place, Kenton. She was born on December 6, 1950 to the late Ralph and Beulah (Spar) Hays. Janis was previously married to Charles M. Carse, he preceded her in death on December 26, 2009. Also preceding Janis in death is her son, Cpl. Nathan Carse who died on February 8, […]
Travis E. Cronley 44of Mt. Victory Travis E. Cronley passed away on September 19, 2025, surrounded by his family. He was born on May 23, 1981, in Kenton to Randal "Randy" Cronley and the late Carmen (Elsasser) Cronley. Travis is survived by his father, Randy (Ronda) Cronley, sister, Paige (Russell) Wallace, nephew, Collin (Mackenzie) Wallace, stepsister, Brandy (Justin) Hunsaker, step-nieces and nephews, Landon, Lincoln, Mya, and Mikayla Hunsaker, as well as many other close friends and family. He is preceded […]
Kenneth Scott Schlatter 58of Dunkirk Visitation for Scott Schlatter will be held from 4:00 P.M. to 7:00 P.M. on Wednesday, September 24, 2025, at The Price-McElroy Funeral Home in Kenton. Cremation will follow. Scott passed away on Friday, September 19, 2025, at his residence in Dunkirk. He was born on February 22, 1967, in Findlay to the late Judith (Price) and Kenneth E. Schlatter Jr. On August 3, 1989, he married Charity Reustle, and she survives in Dunkirk. Also surviving are […]
Craig Ward 65of Kenton With heavy hearts and deep gratitude for a well lived life we announce the passing of Craig Ward. A man whose kindness, strength, stubbornness, and unwavering generosity touched everyone lucky enough to meet him. Craig passed away on Tuesday, September 16, 2025, at his residence. He was born on June 22, 1960, in Kenton to Ron and Nadette (Nicol) Ward. He married Wanda (Gambrell) Ward, and she survives in Kenton. Also surviving are 2 daughters, 6 grandchildren, 2 sisters, 1 […]
Robert H. TrauschSeptember 26, 1946 - September 10, 2025 Robert H. Trausch age 78 of Upper Sandusky, died Sept. 10, 2025 at Wyandot Memorial Hospital. He was born Sept. 26, 1946 in Carey to the late Gilbert And Martha (Coakley) Trausch. On Dec. 31, 1985 he married Linda Carey. Surviving are his children Benjamin (Shannon) Trausch, Galena and Lisa (Joe) Snyder, Howard, Jennifer (Michael) Parsell, Bucyrus, grandchildren Hunter, Emma, Maggie, Samantha, Jackson and a brother Gilbert Trausch, Wharton. He was […]
Samuel James Karr Mendenhall, 18 of Kenton passed away unexpectedly from a tragic accident on Thursday, September 11, 2025. He was born in Lima, Ohio on July 3, 2007, to Senyca Mendenhall and Jamie Wynegar. He is survived by his father, Senyca (Autumn) Mendenhall of Kenton, mother, Jamie (Dennis Jacques) Wynegar, sisters; Susan McElroy, Danielle Roziar, Mary Rozier, Mandy Deshazo, Shelby Tillman and brothers Alexander Deshazo and Aarin Tillman. Sam is also survived by his paternal grandparents; Donato Rangel of […]
Billie Mae (Manns) Legge, age 86 of Kenton, OH, went home to be with the Lord on September 12, 2025. She was born September 4, 1939, in Waylon, Kentucky, the daughter of Green and Sefronia Manns. Billie Mae Manns married Ray Maurice Legge on September 26, 1959. He preceded her in death on April 4, 2014, and together they shared a life filled with love, family, and faith. She was a devoted wife, mother, grandmother, and great grandmother who cherished […]
Ricky D. DunsonJune 17, 1954 - September 14, 2025 Ricky D. Dunson, age 71, of Kenton, passed away on Sunday, September 14, 2025 at Lima Memorial Health System. He was born on June 17, 1954 to the late Paul and Joan (Howard) Dunson. Rick was previously married to Jackie (Tom) Bartels. Surviving are his two children: Derek Dunson of Kenton and Angela (Jon) DeRolph of Glenford; and two grandsons: Wyatt and Waylon. Rick was preceded in death by his half-brother, John Paul Dunson. […]
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.
