Village of Forest The Village of Forest Spring Clean-up will take place May 16. The hours will be from 9:00 a.m. until noon. This is for residents of Forest only, and you must provide proof of residency by showing utility bill and identification. No batteries, oil, paints, or corrosives will be accepted.
Kenton City Schools Music Department Six students from Kenton City Schools participated in the Bowling Green State University Middle School Honor Band on Monday. The event brought together approximately 290 middle school students from more than 50 schools across Ohio and Michigan, along with school and university students, faculty, and staff supporting the program. Kenton City Schools Music Department Kenton students selected for this year’s Honor Band include: Londyn Crum - Alto Saxophone Annabel Davis - French Horn Keegan Gallant […]
The Hardin County Business and Professional Women’s Club will once again award a scholarship to a student from Hardin County who has completed at least two of four years of college at an accredited school, or one year of a two-year business or technical school program. Applications are available at Mary Lou Johnson Hardin County District, Ridgemont Public, Forest Jackson Public, Hardin Northern, and Ada Public Libraries. You may also request one by contacting Vanessa Brim at 419-792-1650 or email […]
A Lima woman was stabbed, and a suspect was arrested after an incident in Lima early Tuesday morning. According to a release, officers were dispatched to an altercation that occurred in the 200 Block of Soth Collett Street in Lima. When officers arrived on scene, they located a female suffering from a non-life-threatening stab wound. She was transported to a local hospital where she was treated for her injuries. The suspect was located in a nearby apartment and taken into […]
Alyssa Jay McClain 30of Ada A celebration of life for Alyssa Jay McClain will be held at a later date. The Price-McElroy Funeral Home in Kenton is assisting the family with the arrangements. Alyssa Jay McClain, beloved and beautiful daughter, sister, aunt and friend was born on August 7, 1995 to Jason and Laralee McClain. Alyssa unexpectedly left this world to be in the arms of the Lord on April 30, 2026. She brought such a gracious amount of love and […]
Hardin County Council on Aging Registrations are being accepted now for a series of classes presented by Mary Rutan Health at the Hardin County Council on Aging this summer. The four-class series is designed to help senior citizens stick to their goals with new healthy habits. Interactive classes start Wednesday, July 15 and will continue each Wednesday through August 5, and they will feature a giveaway each class. Class size is limited to the first 25 to register by calling […]
As summer approaches, parents can register children now for the Kenton Area Swim Team. Any child able to swim the length of the outdoor pool unassisted is eligible to participate. To find out more about the team including how to register or to ask questions about swimming, request to join the Kenton Area Summer Swim Team Facebook group. You can also email kentonstingrays@gmail.com.
Photo: Boots and Buckles 4-H Club The Boots and Buckles 4-H Club's fundraiser to benefit the Hardin County Fairgrounds continues. Orders are being taken for Hardin County Fair Strong t-shirts as a way to raise funds to help with the rebuilding efforts. A tornado struck back in March, which resulted in devastating damage at the fairgrounds. This shirt sale began in April and will run through May 29. A pickup date and time will be announced closer to the shirts […]
Wyandot Chamber of Commerce Wyandot County Chamber of Commerce's Think Local, First Thursday kicks off the summer season this Thursday, May 7 from 5 until 8pm in downtown Upper Sandusky. There will be great music, stores offering specials and open late, and more. A number of food trucks will also be operating that evening. Visit the Wyandot Chamber of Commerce on Facebook for more information.
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.
