Sep 7, 1959 — Sep 29, 2026Kenton, Ohio On September 29, 2026, Debbie lost her battle with leukemia and was called home by her eternal father, but not before stopping at the rainbow bridge and getting her walking buddy Kody. Together again they’ll meet the Lord with smiling faces. Debbie was born on September 7, 1959 in Russell Ky to James Brown and Mary (Bradley) Brown. Debbie graduated from Greenup County High School in 1977 and from Ohio University in […]
Black's Shady Knoll Orchard Black's Shady Knoll Orchard is hosting a Harvest on the Knoll event this Saturday, October 3. The family friendly event will offer an opportunity to pick pumpkins, enjoy face painting and pumpkin painting, and sample fresh local apples. A food truck will also be operating that day. The event from 10am until 5pm Saturday at 19484 State Route 31, around a mile north of Mt. Victory.
The Ohio Department of Transportation is seeking public comments regarding several proposed projects. The projects include bridge and culvert maintenance on State Route 81 southeast of Dunkirk, State Route 235 south of Alger, State Route 67 east of Kenton and State Route 292 south of Kenton. Construction is anticipated to begin in the late summer of 2027. A bridge maintenance project is also proposed for State Route 31 south of Kenton beginning in the summer of 2028. Projects are also […]
The 3E Initiative (Employed, Enlisted, Enrolled) continues its mission of helping students explore their future opportunities with an upcoming Career Day on September 30. Seventh and eighth-grade students from Ada, Kenton, Hardin Northern, and Upper Scioto Valley will join host school Ridgemont for a day of hands-on career exploration and conversations with professionals from across the region. The Career Day is designed to introduce students to a variety of career fields, including opportunities they may not encounter in their everyday […]
Hardin Northern Local School District Hardin Northern 2nd and 3rd grade STEM students took on a fun engineering challenge on Monday. They built the tallest tower possible using only wooden pencils and masking tape, and it had to hold an apple at the top. Students had to work together, test their ideas, make adjustments, and figure out what would make their towers strong and stable. While a few towers didn’t quite make it, there was plenty of creativity, problem-solving, and […]
Hi Road Drive-In Theater- Kenton,OH Hi Road Drive-In Theater's 3rd Annual Trunk or Treat will be held Saturday, October 10. Gates will open at 5:30 pm, Trunk or Treating is at 6:15 pm, and a free family-friendly mystery movie will start at 7:00 pm. A limited number of reservations are still available at HiRoadDriveIn.com through the "Get Tickets" tab. Prizes for best costumes and best trunk decor will also be awarded. Businesses looking to set-up and pass out candy can […]
Big Brothers Big Sisters of West Central Ohio invites individuals, businesses, schools, churches, and community organizations to support its annual Candy Drive, which began yesterday and will continue through Saturday, October 31. The agency is collecting all kinds of candy to distribute to children and families at numerous Trunk-or-Treat events throughout the counties it serves. The annual drive gives the community a fun way to support local youth while helping Big Brothers Big Sisters connect families with information about its […]
Revitalize Kenton: a community partnership The Kenton Rising Revitalization Summit is scheduled for Thursday, October 8. Revitalize Kenton announced that the speakers will be Holly Layman Cannode and Angela “Angie” Miller. Layman Cannode is owner and sole proprietor of The Sweet Note Cafe that she began in 2015. Miller is the founder of Ang’s Amazing Graze. The Kenton Rising Revitalization Summit will be held at the Hardin County Armory, located at 128 North Main Street in Kenton. Doors open and […]
Ohio Lt. Governor Jim Tressel will visit North Union Elementary School in Richwood this morning. The school is holding an assembly for the Team Tressel Fitness Challenge. Led by Tressel, the Team Tressel Fitness Challenge is a free statewide program that helps students in grades 3 through 8 set personal goals, build healthy habits, and reach their full potential. The challenge focuses on cardio, strength, flexibility, nutrition, sleep, and an attitude of gratitude.
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.
