A big change could be coming for the Pay as You Throw program in Kenton. Residents in Kenton have been mailed a survey asking if they would be in favor of replacing the Kenton trash bags with a 96 gallon wheeled container for trash and 64 gallon container for recyclables. Trash would be picked up weekly, and recyclables every other week. Residents would also be able to set out a bulky item, such as a couch or appliance, that […]
A DeGraff man has been arrested and is facing rape charges. WPKO Radio reported that 23 year old Israel Gregg is accused of sexually assaulting a girl under the age of 13. He was arrested by Logan County Sheriff's deputies Monday afternoon and charged with 3 counts of rape. The alleged incidents occurred in 2018. The incident remains under investigation.
State Representative Jon Cross recently discussed a number of issues with the Hardin County Commissioners. Cross said he has co-sponsored bills on the marriage penalty act, heartbeat, business credit reporting agencies, and tax exemption on pensions due to death of a peace officer. He added that he will have local office hours starting on the third Friday of the month at the Mary Lou Johnson Library alternating with Ada Library.
University of Findlay art majors will have works exhibited from Feb. 11-22 in the Dudley and Mary Marks Lea Gallery located in the Virginia B. Gardner Fine Arts Pavilion. Featured seniors will include: Jordan Burwell from Cygnet, Ohio; Rachel Heath from Loveland, Ohio; Ryan Skonieczny from Stow, Ohio; Miranda Robertson-Hall from Maumee, Ohio; Erin Spradlin from Dayton, Ohio; and Janko Radmanovic from Belgrade, Serbia. All are graphic design majors whose works were created using various media. The University of Findlay […]
A couple in Kenton was the victim of a scam Monday. According to the report from the Kenton Police Department, the victims told officers that a person scammed them out of $3400 in gas and gift cards. The suspect is facing charges of theft and impersonating an officer. The incident remains under investigation.
Two people are facing charges in Findlay for allegedly stealing a cart full of groceries belonging to an elderly woman. According to a release from the Findlay Police Department, the woman left her cart in the lobby at Kroger on Tiffin Avenue over the weekend while she went to move her car to load them. Two suspects, a male and a female, are believed to have stole the groceries while the victim was away. Police asked for […]
A theft was reported at Auto Zone in Kenton. According to the report from the Kenton Police Department, an employee of the store told officers Monday that two items were stolen from the store sometime on Sunday. The incident was reported Monday. The value of the missing items was listed at $140.
A Bucyrus man was arrested in Crawford County on a warrant out of Wyandot County. According to the report from the Wyandot County Sheriff's Office, a deputy was dispatched to the Crawford County Justice Center where he took custody of Todd A. Nicholas on a warrant for the charge of failure to comply with a court order. Nicholas was transported to the Wyandot County Jail.
The Ada Police Department announced that its in the process of accepting applications for the position of a 30-hour, part-time Police Officer. The Village of Ada is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Those interested may send a resume to 115 West Buckeye, Ada, Ohio 45810 or pick up an application at the Ada Police Department, Monday thru Friday from 8:00 am to 4:00 pm.
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.