Hardin Northern's Board of Education will meet on Tuesday, June 23. Prior to the meeting, Hardin Northern will be seeking community feedback on the use of Federal Consolidated Title IA funds for the 2026-27 school year. The meeting will start at 7:00 p.m. at the school.
FINDLAY, Ohio - Marathon Center for the Performing Arts (MCPA) yesterday announced Vision 2035, a ten-year strategic plan that charts the organization's course through the next decade and strengthens its role as a cultural anchor for Findlay and Hancock County. Built with input from 300 community members, three focus groups, a board and staff working group, and arts planning firm TOC Arts Partners, Vision 2035 is grounded in focused, intentional growth: thoughtful choices that strengthen the organization and expand what […]
COLUMBUS, OH – The Ohio Emergency Management Agency (Ohio EMA), National Weather Service (NWS), and the Ohio Committee for Severe Weather Awareness (OCSWA) are promoting Lightning Safety Awareness Week which runs June 21-27. Lighting is a leading cause of weather-related injuries and deaths in the United States. Each year, about 25 million lightning flashes occur, causing around 30 fatalities and many long-term injuries. “Lightning can be fascinating to watch, but can kill in an instant,” said Ohio EMA Executive Director Sima Merick. “In […]
The City of Kenton‘s 3rd Annual Longest Day of Play is taking over the town tomorrow. Activities are being planned at parks from morning until dusk on Friday. From active games to cool refreshments, the ultimate lineup of family-friendly fun for participants of all ages is being planned. You can find a complete schedule of events that will be taking place on the City of Kenton Government Facebook page.
Village of Ada The Village of Ada welcomed Casey Smith as their new Village Administrator. The Ada native and Ada High School graduate brings nearly a decade of municipal experience from the City of Lima's Utilities Department, along with a strong background in public service and community engagement. After earning her degree from Ohio Northern University and building a successful career serving others, Smith is returning home to help lead the community she loves. Smith is committed to supporting ongoing […]
Sharon Jordan 79of Kenton Graveside services for Sharon Jordan will be held at a later date. The Price-McElroy Funeral Home in Kenton is assisting the family with arrangements.Sharon passed away on Tuesday, June 16, 2026, at her residence. She was born on February 4, 1947, in St. Mary’s, Ohio, to the late James and Edith (Boise) Jeffries. She married Robert Jordan and he preceded her in death on July 6, 2019.She is survived by her daughter, Angela Radcliffe of Kenton; […]
Gerald "Jerry" Fraber 92of Mt. Victory Funeral services for Gerald "Jerry" Fraber, age 92, of Kenton, will be held at 1:00 P.M. on Tuesday, June 30, 2026, at the Price-McElroy Funeral Home in Mt. Victory. Burial will follow at Hale Cemetery. Friends and family may visit at the funeral home two hours prior to the services.Jerry passed away on Saturday, June 13, 2026, at Trustwell Blanchard Place in Kenton. He was born on January 3, 1934, in Mt. Victory to […]
Claude "Mike" Stinson Sr., 74, passed away on June 16, 2026. He was born October 27, 1951, in Kenton, Ohio, to Claude and Marlene Jean (Treen) Stinson.He is survived by his daughters; Shannon (Allen) Miller, Candi (David) Sprague, Chelsea (Ryan) Kindell, Skylaur (Chuck) Brown, KC (Jeremiah) Brown-Stinson, and, brothers; Gordon Stinson, and John Stinson, twelve grandchildren, and many great-grandchildren. Mike was preceded in death by his parents, wife; Terri (Smith) Stinson, and son; Michael Stinson Jr.Mike was a semi-truck driver, […]
Hardin Northern Local School District The Lima Area Concert Band is doing a Sounds of Sousa concert this Saturday, June 20. It will start at 7:30pm at the Veterans Memorial Civic and Convention Center in Lima. Tickets at $15, but students of any age are free. Luke Price, Hardin Northern’s John Philip Sousa Award Recipient, will be there performing with the concert band.
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.
