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**Story Updated** Logan County Deputy Arrested for Domestic Violence Incident in Hardin County

A Kenton man was arrested Tuesday night after a domestic incident was reported. According to the Kenton Police Department report, the victim arrived at the department at just before 10 Tuesday night to report the incident. After an investigation, 29-year-old John Puckett was arrested. He is being held in the Multi-County Jail on charges of domestic violence and unlawful restraint. There were no injuries. The Bellefontaine Examiner reported that Puckett is a Logan County Sheriff's deputy. The paper stated that […]

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Summer Travelers Flock to Ohio Bird Sanctuary for Wild Bird Encounters in Mansfield

MANSFIELD, Ohio- With summer travel in full swing, Ohio Bird Sanctuary visitors are enjoying the first summer in four years without construction dotting the landscape, now that renovations are completed at this unique attraction found midway between Cleveland and Columbus. A brand-new Avian Encounters Area lets visitors experience the Sanctuary’s ambassador animals in a brand-new way as they meet at least three of the most popular animals up close during Saturday Shows that take place 11 a.m. and noon through […]

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Help Build the Future of Scouting: Camp Lakota Calls for Community Donations

Camp Lakota, operated by the Black Swamp Area Council, Scouting America is calling upon the community to help close a $200,000 funding gap for the new Cooper Lodge with Keith Hubbard Dining Hall.  The state-of-the-art dining facility is now in its first summer of operation, providing a vital hub for Scouts and visitors.  The Dining Hall proudly sits in front of the newly named Armed Forces Memorial Parade Field.  Additional support is crucial to complete the project. The Keith Hubbard […]

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Governor DeWine Sends OSHP, ODNR to Support Recovery Work in Texas

(COLUMBUS, Ohio)— Twenty troopers from the Ohio State Highway Patrol's (OSHP) Mobile Field Force are now enroute to Texas to support search, rescue, and recovery work following the July 4th flooding disaster along the Guadalupe River.  "Our hearts go out to everyone in Texas who is suffering through such an unthinkable tragedy," said Governor DeWine. "By sending in our teams from Ohio, we can support recovery work and give some relief to the Texas first responders who've been working nearly […]

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Kenton Police Launch Weekly Rock Hunt for Kids with Sweet Rewards

Photo: Kenton Police Department The Kenton Police Department is kicked off a Rock Hunt for kids 17 and under over the weekend. Each week, they will be hiding two special blue rocks around town, which means there will be two lucky winners every week. To play, find a rock and snap a photo of where it was found, and take the photo and rock to the Kenton Police Department to get a token for a small ice cream cone from […]

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ODNR Official Updates Kenton Rotary on Chronic Wasting Disease in Ohio Deer

Kenton Rotarian Gerald Pfister welcomed Ryan Kennedy, a 22-year veteran with the Ohio Department of Natural Resources, who provided an update on Chronic Wasting Disease (CWD) at a recent meeting. CWD is a fatal neurological illness affecting deer, elk, and related species. Caused by misfolded proteins called prions, CWD is spread through contact with infected animals or contaminated environments and has no cure. CWD has been confirmed in 34 states.  Ohio confirmed its first and second CWD-positive wild deer in […]

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Alger Public Library to Host “Drummunity” Event Tomorrow

Photo: Alger Public Library The Alger Public Library will host "Drummunity" tomorrow, July 8. Lori Fithian will create a positive, non-competitive experience for all ages & abilities to share. She will be using her unique hand drums and simple drum circle games. Drums will provided for everyone. The unique, interactive experience will start at 3pm at the library, located at 100 West Wagner Street in Alger. For more information or updates, please visit their event page by clicking here.

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Road Closures and Safety Details Announced for Indian Lake Fireworks Show

The Ohio Department of Natural Resources, Ohio State Highway Patrol, Logan County Sheriff’s Office, Washington Township Police Department, and the Russells Point Police Department will be combining efforts throughout the Indian Lake Region for traffic control following the 2025 Indian Lake Fireworks. The launch site will remain at the South Bank of Indian Lake between Township Road 239 and the west corporation limit of the Village of Russells Point. The launch site will include the midway parking lot on SR […]

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Kenton Elks Lodge #157 Shines at Ritual Finals in Kansas City

Photo: Kenton Elks Lodge #157 Kenton Lodge #157 proudly represented Ohio in the Ritual Finals held Monday, June 30, earning a strong fourth-place finish in a highly competitive field. The 2025 Grand Lodge Ritualistic Contest took place in Kansas City, Missouri. The margin between Kenton and first-place Carthage Lodge #1762 of New York was less than a point, highlighting the intense level of performance across the board. Individual honors also went to John Hines, who secured second place in the […]

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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.