The Hancock County Sheriff's Office is participating in Camp 9-1-1. Camp 9-1-1 is a safety camp designed for children entering kindergarten. The kids learn safety skills while personally interacting with local first responders and other community leaders. Registration information is available now at findlayohio.com.
A Findlay man died after he was struck by a car while attempting to cross a road on the east side of Findlay this morning. WFIN Radio reported that 62 year old Mark Hochstettler was walking across State Route 568 when he was struck by a car being driven by 28 year old Tyler Smith, of Vanlue. Hochstettler was pronounced dead at the scene. The accident remains under investigation by the Hancock County Sheriff's Office.
A Richwood man was arrested on a warrant Tuesday. According to the Daily Media Release from the Union County Sheriff's Office, a deputy met with an officer of the Richwood Police Department and took custody of 26 year old Rocky L. Howell on the outstanding arrest warrant. Howell was then transported to the Tri County Regional Jail.
March is American Red Cross Month. The Red Cross provides approximately 45% of the nation’s blood supply. It's a good time to remind you that the next blood drive in Hardin County is this Friday the 15. Donations will be taken from 2-8pm in the Community Building in Mt. Victory. The American Red Cross noted in February that there is a severe shortage of type O blood and urges type O donors – as well as […]
COLUMBUS, OH -- As part of a coordinated effort with the Ohio Committee for Severe Weather Awareness (OCSWA), Governor Mike DeWine has proclaimed March 17-23 as Severe Weather Awareness Week and encourages all Ohioans to learn what to do to protect themselves from spring and summer weather hazards, including home emergencies. “Ohio’s weather can be unpredictable, so it’s important to be prepared,” said Governor DeWine. “Ohio has already had two tornadoes this year, along with extremely cold weather, heavy snowstorms, […]
WASHINGTON (March 13, 2019) — Fiat Chrysler Automobiles (FCA) has agreed to voluntarily recall 862,520 vehicles in the United States. This recall is the result of in-use emissions investigations conducted by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and in-use testing conducted by FCA as required by EPA regulations. “EPA welcomes the action by Fiat Chrysler to voluntarily recall its vehicles that do not meet U.S. emissions standards,” said EPA Administrator Andrew Wheeler. “We will provide assistance to consumers navigating the […]
A crash in Hancock County Tuesday evening claimed the life of three people. WFIN Radio reported that the crash occurred on State Route 186 when a southbound car being operated by 22 year old Dylan Miller, of McComb traveled left of center. The car struck a pickup truck being driven by 31 year old Allen Wilson, of McComb. Miller and a passenger in his car, 22 year old Edward Bear III, of Hoytville as well as […]
A Kenton woman reported fraudulent activity occurred on her credit card. According to the report from the Kenton Police Department, the woman told officers that her pin number was stolen, and the card was used to take over $200 from her account. No suspects were listed, and the incident remains under investigation.
Two people were arrested on warrants in Kenton during the on Tuesday. According to the reports from the Kenton Police Department, 34 year old Ashley Wyomic was located at a residence in the 400 block of Smith Avenue Tuesday afternoon. She was taken into custody without incident. Later that afternoon, 37 year old Aaron McGrath was arrested on a bench warrant at his residence in the 200 block of Summit Street.
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.