James Todd Hammer, age 63, passed away on January 17, 2026, at Marion General Hospital. He was born on October 28, 1962, in Dayton, Kentucky, to the late James Calvin Hammer and Pamela “Napier” Heskett (Dr. Lynn Heskett). He was preceded in death by his parents. James is survived by his children, John Phillip Hammer and Christopher James Hammer (Blake Underwood); his granddaughter, Lily Hammer; and his brother, Jason Heskett. […]
Charles D. ShusterDecember 29, 1949 - January 23, 2026 Charles D. Shuster, age 76, of Wharton, Ohio, passed away peacefully at his residence on Friday, January 23, 2026. He was born December 29, 1949, in Marion, to the late Donald C. and Betty Jean (Egger) Shuster.Charles married the love of his life, Barbara E. (Gibson) Shuster, on June 6, 1970, and she survives in Wharton. Also surviving are his children, […]
Joshua Kyle CriswellFebruary 27, 1983 — January 19, 2026Marion Joshua Kyle Criswell, age 42, passed away unexpectedly January 19, 2026 in Marion Ohio. Josh was born February 27, 1983 in Marion Ohio. He is preceded in death by mother, Pamela (Rosebrough) Criswell; half-brother, Dustin Boston; grandparents, Donal and Sylvia Jean Criswell; uncles, Clyde Criswell, Kenneth Alexander, and Jack Gohring Sr.; cousin Charles Rudd Jr. Josh is survived by children, Kaiden […]
Gabe M. GratzJanuary 5, 1996 - January 22, 2026 Gabe M. Gratz, age 30, of Ada, passed away on Thursday, January 22, 2026. He was born on January 5, 1996 in Lima, Ohio to Billy Gratz and Mona (Carroll) Parker. Gabe is survived by his father and stepmother, Billy (Patricia) Gratz; mother, Mona Parker; wife of three years, Maggie L. Dyer; two sons: Jameson Gratz and Dominic Gratz; half-brothers: Thomas Etzler, […]
Anitra Lynn NicholsMarch 12, 1962 - January 24, 2026 Anitra Lynn Nichols, age 63, of Ada, passed away on Saturday, January 24, 2026 at her home with her family by her side. She was born on March 12, 1962 in Lima, Ohio to Gerald and Patricia (Dye) Holbrook. On December 31, 1992 Lynn married Paul D. Nichols and he survives in Ada. Also surviving are her three children: Michelle (Pete) Drummond […]
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.
