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Deadline to File for FEMA Assistance Approaching

If you suffered damage from the storms that struck Ohio May 27-29 and you live in one of the eleven designated counties, which includes Mercer and Auglaize, you have only 30 days left to register with FEMA or to apply to the U.S. Small Business Administration for physical property damage.    The registration deadline is August 19.   Some survivors may have more significant damage and will need a larger amount of money to help with their recovery.  For those […]

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Street Closures Announced for Weekend Kenton Events

Events happening tonight at Saturday will impact traffic in downtown Kenton.   Tonight, the American Cancer Society Relay for Life is taking place with the opening ceremony scheduled at 6.   Columbus Street, between Main and Detroit, will be closed today in preparation for the event.   On Saturday night, the Eats on the Streets festival will take place from 4pm until 11pm.   Columbus street between Main and Detroit will close on Saturday at 12 noon.    Then at […]

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Part of Main Street in Ada Closed Saturday for Car Show

A stretch of Main Street in Ada will be closed Saturday during the VFW Car Show.   According to information from the Ada Police Department, Main from the fire department to US Bank will be closed during the event which begins at one Saturday afternoon.   The police department will begin posting no parking signs along the route on today.   As part of the show, a Burn Out Competition will be held in the Municipal Building parking lot starting […]

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6-State Trooper Project to Focus on Move Over

COLUMBUS – The Ohio State Highway Patrol and other members of the 6-State Trooper Project are collaborating to focus on education and enforcement of the Move Over law. This initiative will begin on Sunday, July 21 at 12:01 a.m. and end on Saturday, July 27 at 11:59 p.m. The high-visibility enforcement will include the Indiana State Police, Kentucky State Police, Michigan State Police, Pennsylvania State Police, West Virginia State Police, and the Ohio State Highway Patrol. "Our law enforcement officers […]

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Kenton Church Open as Cooling Station

A church in Kenton is opening its doors as a cooling station during the heatwave.   The Church of the Nazarene located at 113 Jacob Parrott Boulevard is open from 9:00am until around 8:30 now through this Saturday as the Excessive Heat Warning is in effect.   The church plan to have water available for those utilizing the building.   Anyone needing assistance getting into the church should call 419-673-5265.

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Alzheimer’s Association Presenting Educational Program

Ada, OH – The Alzheimer’s Association Northwest Ohio Chapter will hold an educational program on the 10 Warning Signs of Alzheimer’s for interested community members. The hour-long event will be at 6:30 pm. on Monday, July 22 at the Ada Public Library, 320 N. Main St. in Ada. The Alzheimer’s Association has created an education program that explores the most common warning signs of Alzheimer’s to help individuals stay informed about what is normal aging and what is not. The […]

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Heat Expected to Cause Vehicle Breakdowns

COLUMBUS, Ohio (July 18, 2019) – AAA expects the forecasted heat wave to lead to an increased number of vehicle breakdowns. AAA responds to hundreds more calls on a hot, humid summer day than on a cooler day. Most of these calls are packed into the hottest part of the day, between the hours of 1 p.m. and 7 p.m. Central Ohio AAA Car Care Plus centers are already seeing a growing number of vehicles coming into the shops with […]

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Kenton Top 20 Show Choir Camp.

Today, WKTN got the chance to sit in on the Kenton Top 20's show choir camp. This camp has been going on all this week from 9-5, and they've been working on the choreography and performance for this seasons competitive show choir show. The Top 20 performers are working all day with choreographers Zack Triscari, JJ Jones and Tara Tober, with breaks for lunch around noon. Its been a very tough process, with show choir director Todd Dequino saying "This […]

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Excessive Heat Warning in Effect

The National Weather Service in Wilmington has issued an Excessive Heat Warning, which is in effect from 2 this afternoon until 8 Saturday evening.    HEAT INDEX VALUES...Around 100 today, and near or above 105   Friday and Saturday due to temperatures in the low and mid 90s, and dewpoints in the mid 70s.   Heat stroke, heat exhaustion and other heat related illnesses will be possible, especially if you spend a significant amount of time outdoors, or are involved […]

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Our broadcast covers Hardin County and into Allen, Auglaize, Hancock, Logan, Marion, Union, and Wyandot Counties including a majority of communities within.

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