The Hardin County Sheriff's Office is unable to process Carry Concealed Weapons applications or fingerprint background checks today. That is due to unforeseen technical problems. The Sheriff's Office is working to resolve the issue as soon as possible, and they apologize for the inconvenience.
One person was killed and five others were injured in a crash that occurred early Sunday morning on Interstate 75 in Hancock County. According to a release from the Findlay Post of the Ohio State Highway Patrol, the Patrol is investigating a two-vehicle fatal crash that occurred on April 19, 2026, at approximately 2:59 A.M. on Interstate 75 near milepost 145 in Union Township. A 2026 Chevrolet Silverado, driven by Jeanine Marsh, 51 years old of Englewood Ohio was northbound […]
Photo: Hardin County Sheriff's Office A Lima woman was indicted last week by a Hardin County Grand Jury on charges of murder, involuntary manslaughter, strangulation, and felonious assault. 64-year-old Donna Jo Miller was arrested on the charges Friday night in connection to the death of Paula Dirmeyer. According to a release from Ada Police Chief Alec Cooper, Dirmeyer reported that she was assaulted inside the village of Ada on November 24, 2025. Three days later, she was found dead in […]
Since January, Red Cross volunteers and staff in the Central & Southern Ohio region have responded to 33 individual incidents involving 47 fatalities. Officials stated that what is particularly concerning is that a disturbing number of fatal fires have continued into springtime, beyond the usual peak fire season of Autumn/Winter. The Red Cross offers Integrated Condolence Care (ICC) services to those suffering from the unthinkable loss of a loved one as a result of a disaster. Their (ICC) teams consist […]
Photo: Kenton City Schools The Hardin County Sheriff's Office Therapy K9 Unit visited both Kenton Elementary School and Kenton Middle/High School this week. K9 Saber's visit helped calm testing jitters ahead of state testing. Saber is a recently certified therapy K9, and he works with his partner, Deputy Braden Flowers. Kenton City Schools
Lane restrictions can be expected on several state routes in Hardin County next week. According to the Ohio Department of Transportation, State Route 67 between the city of Kenton and the Wyandot County line and State Route 81 between U.S. 68 and State Route 53, will both be restricted to alternating one way through the work zones the week of April 20 to remove reflective pavement markers in preparation for chip seal resurfacing. State Route 81 between U.S. 68 and […]
On 04/14/2026 at approximately 8:30 p.m. the Hancock County METRICH Drug Task Force assisted by the Hancock County Special Response Team (SRT) executed a narcotic search warrant at 4201 CR 220, Apt 10 in Findlay. The search of the residence yielded suspected methamphetamine, drug paraphernalia, and multiple items indicative of drug trafficking. As a result of the search the following person was arrested and later released on an Own Recognizance Bond: Stephen Barberree. (age 67) 4201 CR 220 Apt […]
Pictured left to right: HMH Media & Public Relations Senior Consultant Olivia Weiss, Director of Rehab Services Tim Plumley, Administrative Nurse Manager Ryan Newland, and RN Care Manager Erica Wilcox OhioHealth Hardin Memorial Hospital’s critical access designation has allowed the hospital to operate a Swing Bed Program since 2022. The program supports patients who still need skilled recovery while transitioning from inpatient hospital stay to home. Administrative Nurse Manager Ryan Newland said all of the great work that has gone […]
University of Findlay University of Findlay is hosting a world-class opera event this Sunday. Toledo Opera presents “Opera ‘Round Town” at the university’s Winebrenner Auditorium starting at 3pm. The concert is free and open to the public. It is being presented in partnership with The Community Foundation of Findlay-Hancock County.
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.
