An accident occurred on Eliza at Detroit Street Wednesday evening. According to the Daily Log Sheet at the Kenton Police Department, the crash was reported just after 6 Wednesday evening. A driver, identified as Shawn Hensely was cited for a reasonable control violation and for expired plates. No other information is available at this time as the report has not yet been completed.
A gas leak was reported on the west side of Findlay this morning. WFIN Radio reported that the Findlay Police Department is asking residents to avoid the area of Stanford Parkway and Westfield Drive in that city for the time being. No other information is available at this time.
FINDLAY, OH – Outdoor enthusiasts interested in learning to process a turkey after the hunt are encouraged to attend a free informational seminar on Wednesday, April 10, 2019 according to the Ohio Department of Natural Resources (ODNR) Division of Wildlife. The seminar will be held from 6 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. at the Antwerp Conservation Club, located at 17814 Road 53, Antwerp 45815. It is free of charge, but preregistration is required by April 9, as space is limited. To […]
The Ridgemont FFA is holding its annual FFA Banquet. The event is scheduled for Sunday April 7 starting at 5:30pm at the Ridgemont Local Schools on Taylor Street in Mt. Victory. Before and during dinner, there will be a silent auction with all the proceeds going to send the Ridgemont FFA members to FFA camp. Tickets are $10 per person. They ask that you RSVP by March 24 by calling 937-926-0552.
The statewide tornado siren test in Marion County Wednesday had mixed results according to the Marion County Sheriff's Office. It was reported that many of the sirens in the county went off without a problem. However, there were a few that did not go off as planned due to a programming issue. The sirens can be set off individually but some don't go off when set off as a group. The issue is being corrected, and […]
WASHINGTON — As the April filing deadline approaches, the Internal Revenue Service today warned taxpayers to be alert to tax time phone scams where aggressive criminals pose as IRS agents in hopes of stealing money or personal information. Phone scams or “vishing” (voice phishing) continue to pose a major threat. The scam has cost thousands of people millions of dollars in recent years, and the IRS continues to see variations on these aggressive calling schemes. Phone scams again made the […]
The Kenton Tree Commission is purchasing 150 seedlings through the Hardin Soil and Water Conservation District. As part of Arbor Day celebration in April, the Red Oak, Sugar Maple and Whitespire Birch are free for residents within the City of Kenton. Through this program, the city is able to replace some of the many trees that have been removed. If you would to have one or more trees, call the Kenton Municipal Building at 419-674-4850 by this […]
Eligible blood donors of all blood types – especially type O – are urged to give blood through the American Red Cross now to help ensure a sufficient supply for hospital patients this spring. Make an appointment to help save lives now by downloading the free Red Cross Blood Donor App, visiting RedCrossBlood.org or calling 1-800-RED CROSS. Two blood drives are coming up on Monday March 25: From 11:30am-5:30pm at Visiting Nurses and Hospice in Ada and […]
COLUMBUS—State Senator Rob McColley (R-Napoleon) announced the Senate passage of Senate Bill 23, more commonly known as the Heartbeat Bill. The measure would generally prohibit an abortion procedure from being performed if the baby has a detectable heartbeat. "As Americans, the fundamental right to life, liberty and the pursuit of happiness should be guaranteed to all of our citizens, including those who have yet to be born," said McColley. "As a co-sponsor of this important pro-life legislation, I am proud […]
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.