Ridgemont Atheltics recently posted they are hiring a head baseball coach for the 23-24 School Year. Interested applicants should contact Ridgemont Athletic Director Mike Jame by emailing mike.james@ridgemont.k12.oh.us
Hancock County K9 Sonny is retiring after 9 years of service! A celebration for his retirement will be held to thank him and his handler Sgt. Miller for all of their hard work and dedication. The open house will be held July 14th in the Hancock County Sheriff’s Office lobby at 200 West Crawford Street in Findlay from 1-3pm
The Hardin County Sheriff’s Office is ACCEPTING APPLICATIONS for full-time tele-communicator (dispatcher). The Dispatcher will be responsible for receiving and prioritizing non-emergent & emergent phone calls for service to our Hardin County Central Dispatch Center – a state of the art emergency Public Service Answering Point. He/she will be responsible for the management of assigning the proper police, fire, and EMS resources for call response, using the Computer Aided Dispatching system. Paid on the job training will be provided which […]
(MARYSVILLE, Ohio)— Ohio Governor Mike DeWine and Ohio Department of Rehabilitation and Correction Director Annette Chambers-Smith today celebrated the opening of a new 100-bed mental health treatment center at the Ohio Reformatory for Women (ORW) that will provide comprehensive services in an environment specifically designed to support overall health and wellness. The one-of-a-kind therapeutic facility will provide increased programming and treatment in a space that includes unique features such as specialized lighting and acoustics, enhanced technology, calming outdoor spaces, a garden, […]
Kenton City School Recently Posted A Job Opening for an assistant maintenance position. The essential qualifications include the following. HVAC/Electrical background preferred. Monitors, regulates and inspects HVAC equipment. General maintenance (e.g. mechanical, plumbing, carpentry, etc.) Performs preventative maintenance. Technology skills Ability to perform physically demanding work that includes lifting/moving large and heavy items. Available to work irregular hours/non-traditional schedule as an “on-call” employee when required. Valid driver’s license. Successful candidates must have the ability to provide an acceptable BCI/FBI background […]
The West Ohio Food Bank is now offering Text Alerts. By signing up for text alerts you will be notified by the West Ohio Food Bank of local updates for pop-up and scheduled food/grocery item distributions. To sign up you can text the keyword “westohiofoodbank” to 419-757-4981, follow the prompts, and save the number in your phone.
Trooper Andrew M. Robey - Hometown: Ada, Ohio 6/9/2023 Columbus - The Patrol’s 171st Academy Class graduated today after 30 weeks of intense training. Director Andy Wilson, Ohio Department of Public Safety and Colonel Charles A. Jones, Patrol superintendent provided remarks. Representative Cindy Abrams, District 29, Ohio House of Representatives delivered the commencement address to the 29 members of the Patrol’s 171st Academy Class. The Honorable Judge David A. Trimmer, Fairfield County Court of Common Pleas, issued the Oath of […]
Hardin County – In past years we dreamt of a dry spring. We should be careful what we wish for as we face an early dry spell this season. The OSU College of Food, Agricultural and Environmental Sciences weather stations on the Wooster Campus and Northwest and Western Agricultural Research Stations reported 58-70% less precipitation in May than normal. Dry weather is not only a concern for Ohio now, but several other states are also facing similar or worse conditions, […]
the Hardin County Young Professionals will be holding a meeting on June 14 at 12:00pm at the Sweet Note Cafe in Downtown Kenton. Hardin County Young Professionals is a group of young professionals aged 21 to 45. The group has the ultimate goal of building professional relationships, as well as engaging in community service. Young Professionals presents a great opportunity for networking, collaboration, and professional development. For more information on Young Professionals or to get involved, contact Morgan Ellis at […]
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.