Hardin SWCD Today is the last day to register for the Planting with Purpose event happening at the Hardin Soil and Water Conservation District office. It will be held on May 30 from 10am until noon. They will be talking about growing Ohio natives and enjoying a guided nature walk in the Friendship Garden. Registration is $10, and there are still some spots available. Call the office at 419-673-0456 to register.
Indian Lake Farmer's Market The Indian Lake Farmer's Market is happening this evening. It will be held from 5:00-7:00 p.m. at the Mary Rutan parking lot. There will be an evening full of local shopping, fresh produce, homemade treats, flowers, handmade goods, live entertainment and more.
Benjamin Logan Local Schools announced the recognition of 20 students who have earned the Ohio Seal of Biliteracy, an honor that recognizes students who demonstrate high levels of proficiency in English and at least one other language. To earn the Ohio Seal of Biliteracy, graduating seniors must meet state-established requirements, including earning a score of proficient or higher on an approved English Language assessment and earning a score of Intermediate High or higher on an approved World Language Assessment within […]
PERRYSBURG – The Bowling Green Post of the Ohio State Highway Patrol is investigating a fatal traffic crash on Interstate 75 northbound near the Interstate 475 interchange in Perrysburg Township, Wood County. The crash was reported on May 22, at approximately 4:20 a.m. The preliminary investigation revealed that a Freightliner M2 box truck, operated by Joel Settlemire, 54 years of age, of Findlay, was traveling north on Interstate 75 and was stopped in the middle lane due to an active […]
Village of Ada Village of Ada residents are invited to attend upcoming Community Listening Sessions. Those attending will engage in casual conversations where you can share ideas, ask questions, and be part of planning Ada’s future. Upcoming sessions are on June 13 at Buckeye East Coffee, June 18 during the Chamber Summer Social at Old Route 69 Brewery, June 23 and June 30 at Tavern 101, and July 24 at the Ada Public Library. If you can't make a session, […]
The Russells Point Police Department shot down social media speculation suggesting that the use of a multi-use vehicle earlier this week was a covert traffic enforcement operation. According to a release, officers responded to a non-injury crash at US 33 and Lincoln Boulevard, and due to an extended response time and while returning to town, they handled the call using the village’s multi-use vehicle rather than returning to the garage to retrieve a marked cruiser. The Honda Ridgeline is a […]
BLUFFTON, Ohio—Dr. Mary Robinson has been named vice president and dean of academic affairs at Bluffton University, effective July 1, 2026. Robinson holds a master’s degree and a Ph.D. in history from Florida State University. She earned her bachelor’s degree in history from University of Nebraska at Omaha. She brings more than 20 years of higher education experience in the small, liberal arts landscape. “Dr. Robinson’s academic strategic vision coupled with her experience in the small, liberal arts landscape demonstrates her strong positioning for the […]
City of Kenton Government The City of Kenton's 3rd Annual Longest Day of Play is taking over the town on Friday, June 19. Activities are being planned at parks from morning until dusk. From active games to cool refreshments, the ultimate lineup of family-friendly fun for participants of all ages is being planned. The full schedule of events and specific park locations will be released soon.
Hardin County Fair Applications for Hardin County Fair King and Queen are due May 31. Applications can be found on the fair website, which is hardincountyfair.org. Anyone who will be a senior at the 2026 fair and has a junior fair project can apply.
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.
