A reminder that Junior Fair Livestock Sale checks can be picked up at Secretary's Office at the Hardin County Fairgrounds in Kenton. Their hours are Wednesdays and Fridays from 9:00am until 4:00pm. A final pick up day is scheduled for Saturday, November 4 from 3:00 until 6:00pm. Checks must be cashed by the end of November, or they will be voided.
Today is the deadline to register to vote in the November 4 election. You can register online at voteohio.gov until 11:59 tonight. You can also register at your local Board of Elections Office. The Hardin County Board of Elections Office is open until 9:00pm tonight. They are located in the basement of the Hardin County Courthouse in Kenton. Board Elections Director Amy Purcell said you'll need your driver's license number and last four digits of your social security number.
Marshall L. CarmanMarch 20, 1938 - October 4, 2025 Marshall L. Carman, age 87, of Lima, passed away at his home on Saturday, October 4, 2025, surrounded by his family. He was born on March 20, 1938 in Lima, Ohio to the late Doris Benjamin and Rosemary (Pepple) Carman. Marshall married Caroline Josephine Brown on March 4, 1962 and she preceded him in death on December 20, 1997. Marshall is survived by his four children: Debbie (David) Hougland of Grove City, Mike […]
Photo: Veterans Memorial Park/Boy Scout Lake Several major projects at Veterans Memorial Park/Boy Scout Lake are nearing completion. New Pickleball and Basketball courts have poured, and fencing will be added soon. Veterans Memorial Park offers 26 acres of fun for the family, including fishing, and no license is required. You can reserve the large shelter for various occasions. Visit Veterans Memorial Park/Boy Scout Lake on Facebook for more information.
Reservations are being accepted for Revitalize Kenton's Halloween Party Murder Mystery Dinner Theatre on October 31. Doors will open at 5:30pm, dinner will be from 6:30 to 7:30pm and the performance begins at 7:30pm at the Hardin County Armory. Admission of $35 each includes dinner buffet by Smokehouse 101 and the performance. Bar drinks have an extra cost. They have a cast of 10 suspects for the event this year. By attending or reserving space, you are contributing directly to […]
The Hardin County Sheriff's Office is seeking a dedicated and skilled 9-1-1 Telecommunicator to join their team. In this vital role, you will serve as the first point of contact for emergency and non-emergency calls, providing critical support to both the public and emergency responders. Your ability to communicate effectively, manage multiple tasks, and utilize technology will be essential in ensuring timely and accurate responses to various situations. Previous experience in EMT roles or related fields is desirable but not […]
A lecture titled, "Our Prairie Heritage: Celebrating a Lasting Legacy" will be presented tomorrow at Ohio State University at Marion. Larry Yoder, founder of Prairie Learning Laboratory, will give the presentation. It will take place from 10 a.m. until noon Tuesday in Morrill Hall, Room 160. The campus and the community are welcome to attend.
A Spencerville woman died after an accident involving a Polaris Ranger Sunday morning on Defiance Trail in Allen County. According to the release from the Lima Post of the Ohio State Highway Patrol, 28-year-old Rachel Berelsman traveled off the left side of the trail, and the vehicle struck a utility pole. Berelsman was not wearing a seat belt at the time of the crash. She was pronounced dead at the scene. The Ohio State Highway Patrol reminds motorists to always […]
Two people were killed in a crash that occurred this past Saturday on I-75 in Allen County. According to a release from the Lima Post of the Ohio State Highway Patrol, 29-year-old Travontay Hook-Sanders, of South Carolina, drove of the ride side of the road while traveling north on 75, and his vehicle struck the rear of a disabled semi. Hooks-Sanders and a passenger in his vehicle, 29-year-old Derek Robinson, of Michigan, were both pronounced dead at the scene. Keith […]
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.
