Firefighters from across the region recently spent a full day attending the 14th annual Swartz Restoration's firefighter training seminar. It was held at the Apollo Career Center in Lima. The speaker was Kyle Romagus. Four members of the Northern Hardin County Fire District were among those in attendance.
The Ohio State Fire Marshal's Office issued a smoke alarm reminder. They said that residents should test alarms monthly, replace batteries yearly and replace alarms every 10 years. The National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) is a self-funded nonprofit, the association works to help save lives and reduce property loss by providing safety education, information, and resources. According to NFPA data, smoke alarms were present in about three-quarters (74 percent) of reported home fires between 2018 and 2022. However, nearly three […]
James (Jim) Franklin Moore, 88, of Kenton, passed away March 3,2026, at Vancrest of Ada. Jim was born on May 7, 1937, to Ralph (Pete) and Betty (Rella) Moore, on July 7, 1962 he married Sharon Lee Edwards. Jim is survived by a son: Shawn Paul Moore, daughter-in-law: Shawn Anne (Lange) Moore, granddaughters: Kelcy Moore, Alexa Moore, Mikaela (Will) Hoppe, Jenna (Mitchel) Sawmiller, all of Kenton, and Devry Moore New Albany, OH, great- grandson: Dax Hoppe, brothers: John (Leah) Moore. […]
Robert L. (Bob) Shaw, Jr.July 23, 1956 - March 3, 2026 Robert L. “Bob” Shaw, Jr., age 69 of Ada, passed away on Tuesday, March 3, 2026 at Miami Valley Hospital, Dayton surrounded by his family. He was born on July 23, 1956 in Lima to Robert L. and Rachel (Vermillion) Shaw, Sr. On June 30, 1979 Bob married Kathleen (Earl) Shaw and she survives in Ada. Also surviving are his children: Robert (Brittany) Shaw, III of Ada, Sarah (Quinton) Schmidt of […]
Ada Area Chamber of Commerce The Ada Area Chamber of Commerce has announced the date for the 10th Annual Made in Ada Wilson Football Festival. It is scheduled for Saturday, August 22 from 5 until 11pm. Details about the activities taking place during this year's event will be announced later. For updates, be sure to follow their event page here.
Hardin Northern Local School District The Ohio Middle Level Association hosted its Northwest Ohio Region Breakfast of Champions at Bluffton University on Tuesday. The event celebrated the outstanding middle level students from across the region. The event included a keynote speech by Jerry Snodgrass, former OHSAA executive director and Hall of Fame coach, who delivered an inspiring message to students and families about turning challenges into opportunities to positively impact the lives of others. Hardin Northern's Brody Halsey and Tatum […]
City of Kenton Government City of Kenton officials are looking for someone to join the city's Parks & Recreation Board. They are looking for someone ready to serve, bring fresh ideas and make a lasting impact. The board meets monthly. You must be a resident of the City of Kenton. Applications for the unpaid volunteer Parks & Recreation board position with a five-year term are now available at https://kentonoh.rja.revize.com/forms/13853.
Village of Forest residents were notified that the change to Muni-Link for utility billing has been made. This month, the first bill was run with the software, and they ran into issues as expected. Those issues have since been fixed, and utility bills are now posted and being mailed. With the slight delay, the due date has been pushed to March 13.
Benjamin Logan Local School District Students at Benjamin Logan High School put their skills to the test on Tuesday during the annual Power Pace interviews—an event organized by the Midwest Regional Educational Service Center (ESC) to provide authentic, real-world interview experience. Volunteers from businesses and organizations across Logan County donated their time to conduct mock interviews, evaluating students on communication skills, professionalism, resume quality, and overall preparedness. Students arrived with completed resumes and practiced responses, ready to showcase what they […]
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.
