The 2nd Annual Kenton Cup Show Choir Competition is taking place this weekend at the new Kenton Middle High School. 26 choirs will perform this evening and all day tomorrow. Tickets are available for purchase at the door. This evening's Festival Divisions are $15. On Saturday, tickets are $15 for daytime performances, $10 for finals only, or $20 for all-day attendance.
Michael St. Clair Sr. 82, of Kenton, passed away Thursday, February 5, 2026, at Vancrest of Ada. He was born November 5, 1943, in Lima, OH, to Elbert and Bernice (Morris) St. Clair. On June 5, 1964, he married Anna Marie Poland. Michael is survived by his children; Michael St. Clair Jr., Tami Dunahue, and Jessica Davis, brother; Ray (Linda) St. Clair, sister ; Cindy (Tom) Martino, brother-in-law; Tony Dodds, grandchildren; Ben Dunahue, Kaliegh Hines, Mike St. Clair III, Shelby […]
Benjamin Logan Local School District Students in Lori Weyant’s classroom at Benjamin Logan Middle School are strengthening their understanding of mathematics through hands-on learning experiences made possible by a Logan County Education Foundation (LCEF) Dedicated Grant, sponsored by the Jones Family.The grant funded instructional materials are designed to help students connect geometric models with algebraic reasoning. Benjamin Logan Local School District These tools allow students to model algebraic expressions, represent equations on coordinate planes, explore area relationships, and visually demonstrate properties […]
The Village of Alger is looking to hire a part-time maintenance helper for general outdoor work, groundskeeping, and light public works duties. You must be reliable, able to work independently, and perform physical labor outdoors in all weather conditions. You must have a valid Ohio driver’s license. Applications can be picked up at the Village Office, located at 207 Angle Street in Alger.
Hardin County Farm Bureau Over 250 Ohio Farm Bureau members attended Ag Day at the Capital in Columbus on Wednesday. That included members of Hardin County Farm Bureau. Derek Snider, Austin Heil, and Dillon Rall joined the other attendees who were able to meet with elected officials and share about important agricultural issues. Those issues included taxes, land use, educational opportunities for agriculture, and prepping and building the workforce in Ohio.
Abundant Life Boutique The Abundant Life Boutique will be open this evening. You can shop from 4 until 7pm at 407 Madison Street in Kenton. Dinner will be served as part of this evening's shopping experience. Abundant Life Boutique offers Men's, Women's, and Children's clothing, and all items are free.
The Hardin County Humane Society is holding a Pet Food Pantry this Saturday, February 21. The hours will be from 10am until noon that day, and it is limited to Hardin County residents only. You must have a photo ID showing you are 18 years of age or older and provide proof of income documentation. First time visitors should allow extra time to complete and sign an application. The Humane Society is located at 13510 US 68 in Kenton.
COLUMBUS, Ohio — As winter begins to fade, the Ohio Department of Natural Resources (ODNR) Division of Parks and Watercraft will soon be celebrating one of the season’s most anticipated traditions, maple syrup season. This March, visitors are invited to four Ohio State Parks to experience the sights, smells, and flavors of maple sugaring through hands-on demonstrations, outdoor adventures, and plenty of sweet treats. “Maple syrup season is a special time in Ohio,” said ODNR Director Mary Mertz. “These festivals offer […]
Hardin Northern Local School District Hardin Northern Junior High and High School Track practices will start next week. They will start at 3:30pm on Monday, February 23. Practices will then take place Monday through Friday directly after school. If you have questions, you can contact Coach Chad Cook or Coach Shelby Ruhlen.
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.
