A car versus train accident occurred Sunday night in Findlay. According to a release from the Findlay Police Department, officers were dispatched just before 9:30 Sunday night to the 300 block of Walnut Street where the car became stuck on the tracks. The driver, who was identified as Chastity A. Griffin, exited the car, and it was struck by a northbound train. There were no injuries. Griffin was arrested for operating a vehicle while intoxicated. The […]
A driver was arrested in Wyandot County following a crash on County Highway 128 Sunday night. According to the report from the Wyandot County Sheriff's Office, deputies were dispatched to the area after a pickup travelled off the road and struck a utility pole. The pickup came to rest on its side with a line across the vehicle while the driver was inside. A crew from American Electric Power arrived to clear the line, and the driver […]
A Kenton woman was charged after allegedly breaking into a garage on Broadway Street Sunday evening. According to the report from the Kenton Police Department, officers were dispatched to the area to investigate the incident and a report that the suspect was involved in a confrontation with the homeowners. The suspect was identified as 45 year old Tammie J. Dible, who was issued a summons for criminal trespassing.
A Kenton woman is facing drug related charges following a domestic dispute to start the weekend. According to the report from the Kenton Police Department, officers were dispatched to a residence in the 800 block of Vernon Street to investigate the incident. Officers discovered that the suspect, a 45 year old woman, was in the 600 block of Scioto Street and was allegeding in possession of a white powder substance that was stated to be methamphetamine. She […]
A Kenton man is also facing drug related charges following an incident over the weekend. According to the report from the Kenton Police Department, an officer was flagged down at Forest Court Apartment regarding drug activity. The alleged suspect was located driving a vehicle within the apartment complex a short time later. 34 year old Christopher Rager was charged with possessing drug abuse instruments and for driving with a suspended driver's license. A hypodermic syringe was […]
A theft was reported to Kenton police over the weekend. According to the report, a Kenton woman told officers a named suspect stole $660 from her. A 16 year old Kenton boy was charged with theft.
The Kenton City Schools Board of Education is scheduled to meet tonight. Mostly personnel matters are on the agenda. Also, the Board will vote on two money issues, one on whether to approve a bid for over $55,700 for roof repair at the Kenton Middle School and a bid for over $57,000 for brickwork at the Middle School. The meeting will start at 7 this evening at the Kenton Elementary School.
FINDLAY, OH – Antoinette Jolliff, 26, of Cardington, Ohio will be assigned as the new state wildlife officer in Hancock County, according to the Ohio Department of Natural Resources (ODNR) Division of Wildlife. Officer Jolliff is one of 10 new wildlife officer cadets who have been undergoing extensive training and were sworn in as commissioned state wildlife officers during ceremonies on March 15 in Columbus. Besides the 17-week Ohio Peace Officer Basic Training, the cadets had eight weeks of specialized […]
If you suspect someone of committing fraud, waste, or abuse against Social Security, those incidents should be reported. The Social Security Administration's Ohio Inspector General Fraud Hotline takes reports of alleged fraud, waste, or abuse. Reporting is easy, safe, and secure. You can reach the office by internet, phone, mail, or fax. The telephone number is 1-800-269-0271 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Eastern Standard Time. The fax number is 410-597-0118. Or you can […]
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.