Jimmy "Jim" Lee Harpel 59of Kenton Updated: 5:48 pm on 10/16/2026 Jimmy "Jim" Lee Harpel passed away on Wednesday, October 14, 2026, at the St. Rita's Medical Center in Lima. He was born on December 13, 1966, in Kenton to the late James Harpel and Sarah (Shields) Harpel who survives in Findlay. Also surviving are his children, Tara Harpel of McGuffey, Seona Harpel of Kenton, Mitchell Harpel of Foraker, 2 […]
Frederick Clyde Warren, affectionately known as “Fred,” passed away at his residence in Russells Point, Ohio, on October 10th, 2026. Fred was born in Bluffton, Ohio, to the late John T. and Roberta Warren. At an early age, Fred began working alongside his father at the family’s John Deere dealership, where he developed a lifelong love for equipment and business. He went on to become the youngest International Harvester dealer […]
Dr. Barry Douglas Fishburn, a longtime scientist and aerospace engineer whose distinguished career was devoted to research for the United States Army, passed away January 18, 2026, at the age of 82, at St. Clare's Hospital, Dover, NJ. His death was due to complications of kidney disease. He was a longtime resident of Dover, NJ. Barry was born October 25, 1943, in Allen Park, MI, the son of Jack D. […]
Linda "Lynn" C. BurksMarch 3, 1945 - October 10, 2026 Linda “Lynn” C. Burks, age 81, of Upper Sandusky, passed away Saturday, October 10, 2026 at Wyandot County Skilled Nursing and Rehabilitation Center. She was born March 3, 1945 in Marion, Ohio to the late Clyde and Lorraine Baise Johnson. Lynn married Paul D. Burks on June 12, 1965. And together they shared 61 years of marriage. He survives in […]
Patricia Joan Brehm, 97, of Kenton, Ohio, passed away peacefully at Blanchard Place in Kenton on October 10, 2026. She was a cherished mother, grandmother, great-grandmother and friend, and her presence will be deeply missed by those who lovedher.Patricia was born to Elsie and Glenn Showers on June 9, 1929, in Oskaloosa, Iowa. She was the youngest of six children. In her early years, Pat’s family moved to Galesburg, Illinois […]
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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.
