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Northwest Ohio Law Enforcement Collaboration Saves Lives

The 13th annual “Lights for Lives” campaign proved to be another successful operation, demonstrating the positive impact of multi-agency and multi-jurisdictional collaboration. In the interest of public safety, the Ohio State Highway Patrol’s Findlay District, along with law enforcement agencies from Williams, Fulton, Lucas, Defiance, Henry, Wood, Putnam, Paulding, Hancock, Van Wert, Allen, and Hardin counties, came together for this important initiative. The “Lights for Lives” campaign is a cooperative enforcement effort where officers focus on stopping vehicles committing traffic […]

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131st Performance of Handel’s Messiah at University of Findlay Sells Out, Joining Bluffton University’s Sold-Out Show

Photo: Bluffton University Tickets are now completely sold out for the 131st performance of Handel's Messiah at the University of Findlay. The 131st performance will take place on December 7.  The December 6 performance of Handel's Messiah at Bluffton University sold out last week. Nearly 1,000 people in total will enjoy the holiday tradition for both performances at Bluffton and Findlay.

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WKTN’s Santa Claus Call-In Show Set for December 19

It is a good time for kids to write down their Christmas wish lists. They will have the opportunity to call in and tell Santa what they want for Christmas on WKTN's Santa Claus Call-In Show on Thursday, December 19. Santa will be in the studio and will take the calls from 5pm until 8pm that evening. The number to call is 419-675-2355. WKTN is asking that kids who call in be under the age of 13.

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United Way of Hardin County Highlights Partner Agency Beatitudes in Ada

Photo: Beatitudes Ada The United Way of Hardin County featured Beatitudes has another one of its partner agencies. Beatitudes is a community center with two locations in Ada. The center provides monthly community meals, retail and activities to encourage fellowship. The Bee Home store houses furniture, small appliances, dishes and home decor. Beatitudes is a resource for emergency services and provides financial assistance to community members in need, and everyone is welcome. You can learn more about Beatitudes by clicking […]

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State Agencies Partner to Keep Older Drivers Safe

As part of Older Driver Safety Awareness Week (December 2-6, 2024) –Governor Mike DeWine, the Ohio Department of Transportation (ODOT), the Ohio Traffic Safety Office (OTSO), and the Ohio Department of Aging (ODA) are reminding Ohioans about programs available to prevent serious injuries and fatalities among Ohio’s older drivers. People aged 65 and older make up the fastest-growing segment of drivers nationally and in Ohio. According to crash data from ODOT, older road users make up 23% of all traffic […]

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Help Neighbors in Need with Nourishing Food This Holiday Season

Tomorrow is Giving Tuesday, the biggest giving day of the year. Officials at the West Ohio Food Bank is asking you to consider them for a donation. Because the number of people facing hunger has grown significantly, West Ohio Food Bank’s goal is to ensure everyone in its 11-county area, which includes Hardin County, has access to nourishing food during the holiday season. While there are many organizations worthy of support, they are asking you to remember your neighbors in […]

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Lima Police Department Seeking Person of Interest in Recent Shooting Death of Lima Man

Photo: Ohio Department of Rehabilitation and Correction On Tuesday, November 26, Lima police officers were dispatched to 438 Kenilworth Street where they found 31-year-old Nick Roach suffering from a gunshot wound to the abdomen. He died a short time later at St. Rita's Medical Center. According to a release, officers were following up on some leads Sunday and identified the person of interest as 43-year-old Javin Mayo, of Lima. A search warrant was served at an apartment in the 200 […]

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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.