There's been a change of venue for the regularly scheduled meeting of the Hardin County Agricultural Society Board of Directors. The April meeting will be held tomorrow evening at the Hardin County OSU Extension Office, located at 1021 West Lima Street Suite 103 in Kenton. It will start at 7:00 Wednesday evening. The change was necessary due to the damage from the tornado on March 26.
Scott Matthew Iams, 57, of Dunkirk, passed away on Friday, March 27, 2026 at the Blanchard Valley Hospital. He was born in Tiffin, Ohio, on April 13, 1968 the son of Donald and Linda (Aurand) Iams.Survivors include his mother, and his brother, Craig (Jennifer) Iams, of Findlay. Preceding him in death was his father.Scott was a 1986 graduate of Hardin Northern High School and attended the University of Findlay, and Lima Tech. He was a student ministries coordinator at St. […]
Bret A. Rager passed away on Sunday, March 22, 2026, at his residence in Kenton. He was born on November 6, 1959, in Kenton to the late Donald Rager and Shirley (Rush) Rager, who survives in Forest. He is also survived by his daughter, Christine (Daniel Powers) Rager of Lewis Center; two brothers, Todd Rager of Forest and Kent (Jennifer Vansky) Rager of Kenton; three grandchildren, Chance Powers, Zane Powers, and Elizabeth Powers; two nieces, Brooke Vansky and Mackenzie (Gunner) […]
Sharon Sue Oman Stuckey MacKenzie, 81, of Bluffton, Ohio, passed away peacefully on Saturday, March 28, 2026, at Bridge Hospice Care Center. She was born October 21, 1944, in Mt. Blanchard, Ohio to Domer D. and Dortha (Price) Oman. After Domer was killed in WW2, she was raised by her mother and stepfather, Ralph Cole. She married her high school sweetheart, Donald D. Stuckey, on August 14, 1965, and he preceded her in death on January 2, 1992. She then […]
Applications for Mary Rutan Foundation scholarships are due this Wednesday, April 1. The scholarships are for both high school seniors and for students in their post-high school studies pursuing a career in the medical field. Since its inception, the Mary Rutan Foundation has awarded 2.6 million dollars in scholarships and loans to residents of Logan County pursuing a degree in the medical field. In 2023, they expanded their scholarship programs to specific high schools in Auglaize, Champaign and Hardin counties. […]
Riverdale Local Schools The Riverdale Local School District is holding a Drive the Bus event next month. It will take place from noon until 4:00 p.m. on May 2. You will be able to test drive a bus and see if becoming a full-time or substitute driver is right for you. A taco bar and light refreshments will be provided.
After this past Thursday evening's tornado in Kenton, some residents are wondering why a warning was never issued. According to information from the National Weather Service, who are the only ones authorized to issue watches and warnings, a Tornado Watch was in effect for Hardin County at the time of the storms, and a Severe Thunderstorm Warning was issued for Hardin County at 8:18 that evening. A damage survey determined that a very short-lived tornado, lasting approximately one minute, affected […]
City of Findlay- Mayor's Office The City of Findlay announced the release of a Request for Qualifications for a new large-scale public mural that will honor the men and women of the United States Armed Forces while celebrating the upcoming 250th anniversary of the United States this year. “This mural represents an opportunity to both honor those who have served our country and celebrate a historic milestone in our nation’s story,” said Mayor Christina Muryn. “I am sad to see […]
Photo: Marion Palace Theatre The Marion Palace Theatre invites the community to join us for Rock the May, this year’s An Evening with Friends—a high-energy, cabaret-style fundraising event celebrating rock music through the decades. Featuring talented local performers and familiar faces you know and love, Rock the May delivers an exciting mix of iconic hits spanning generations of rock. This one-of-a-kind evening blends great music, community spirit, and live entertainment, all in support of the Palace’s mission to provide arts […]
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.
