Riverdale Local Schools Riverdale School officials announced changes have been made to bus routes beginning this afternoon, which may result in changes to a student's drop-off time. Parents and guardians are encouraged to download the My Ride K-12 bus app to stay up to date the child's transportation information and drop-off times. You can also find information on how to download and use My Ride K-12 by clicking here.
Marion Technical College An Estate Planning Seminar will be held at Marion Technical College on September 22. It will start at 5:30pm and will conclude at 7:30 in the auditorium at the college. The free seminar with local attorney and philanthropist Dean Jacob teaches you about wills, trusts, power of attorney documents, charitable giving, taxes and more. There is no cost for the seminar, but you must reserve a seat. For more information and to register, please check out the […]
Season tickets for the 2026 Hardin County Fair remain on sale at a discounted price. The cost is $30 if purchased now through Thursday, September 3. Beginning Friday, September 4th, prices increase to $35. You can purchase tickets at Fair Office at 14134 Letson Avenue in Kenton. Office hours are Monday through Friday 9am until 5pm. The fair runs September 8-13.
The next Blanchard Township/Dunkirk Recycling Day will be this Thursday, August 27. The recycling truck will be between the new hours of 8:00-11:30am in the parking lot of the former Price Funeral Home in Dunkirk. This project is sponsored by the North Central Ohio Solid Waste District in cooperation with the Blanchard Township Trustees and the Village of Dunkirk.
Hardin County Sheriff's Office Hardin County Sheriff Keith Everhart welcomed Cadet Braiden Zapp Sheriff's Office team last week. A Hardin County resident, Cadet Zapp is a graduate of Upper Scioto Valley and Ohio Hi-Point Career Center, where he completed the Criminal Justice Program. He takes the next major step in his career today by joining the Ohio Basic Police Officer Training Academy at the Ohio State Highway Patrol Academy. Cadet Zapp's anticipated graduation date is January 15, 2027.
CSX Railroad will be repairing several crossings in the city beginning today. Work is expected to start today at crossings on Detroit, Leighton, and Franklin Streets. They will be closed while important upgrades are completed. The work is expected to last 5 to 6 days. Residents are encouraged to plan ahead and be ready for a few detours.
Tully Township – The Ohio State Highway Patrol’s Van Wert Post is investigating a two-vehicle fatal crash that occurred on August 21, 2026, at approximately 9:04 A.M. on US-30 and State Route 49 in Van Wert County. A 2010 Toyota Corolla was being driven southbound on State Route 49 by Kaci Rae Sentelik, age 19, of Payne. A 2006 Western Star 4900 was being driven westbound on US-30 by Gavin Brady Smith, age 24, of Quincy, MI. Sentelik stopped for […]
Dolores Annabelle Warmbrod, 91, of Kenton, passed away August 21, 2026. She was born in Kenton, OH, May 1, 1935, to John and Dorothy (Gerlach) Sprang. In March 1953, she married Russell Warmbrod and he preceded her in death. Dolores is survived by her son; Nelson (Vickie) Warmbrod, her daughters; Jolene (Bruce) Marshall, and Gail (Mark) Hoffman, brothers; Russell (Ann) Sprang, Dale (Mary) Sprang, Jim (Pam) Sprang, Dennis (Cheryl) Sprang, Sisters; Norma (Greg deceased) Herzog, and Jill (Fredrick) Schmidt, grandchildren […]
Kyleigh Nau – volunteers at Day of Caring KENTON, OH — August 24, 2026 — United Way of Hardin County launched its annual campaign with a successful Day of Caring, held August 21 and 22. The two-day volunteer effort brought together 40 community volunteers who rolled up their sleeves to support local organizations and make a lasting impact throughout Hardin County. Volunteers worked on projects at the Hardin County YMCA, Neighborhood Opportunity Center, Lake of Lights, and Hardin County Council […]
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.
