Revitalize Kenton: a community partnership Revitalize Kenton's Family Fun Day is a little over a week away. It will take place Saturday, June 6 from 11am until 3pm at the Kenton Shopping Plaza, located at 981 East Columbus Street. The event will feature some old-fashioned fun, including games, sweet treats, power wheels derby, pet parade, chalk art, coloring and more. For more information and updates, check out their event page here.
(COLUMBUS, Ohio) – The Ohio Department of Public Safety (DPS) Division of Emergency Medical Services (EMS) yesterday announced the launch of a safe haven program for EMTs and firefighters seeking support for burnout, mental health concerns, or substance use disorders. Made possible through a collaboration between EMS and the Ohio Professionals Health Program (OhioPHP), the program provides a confidential, therapeutic alternative to traditional regulatory involvement for all Ohio certificate holders and applicants. This expands OhioPHP’s role in supporting healthcare professionals […]
The Village of Alger Village of Alger's Spring Clean-Up Day is Saturday, June 20. It will take place from 9am until noon at the village garage. Items that will be accepted are household junk and general clean-up items, and unwanted items from garages, sheds, and yards. They will not accept tires, batteries, paint, pre-construction wood, hazardous materials, trash or cement.
The Village of Ada plans to open the village's pool on Tuesday, June 2. Pool passes are on sale until June 5. If you have purchased passes but have not yet submitted your photos, you can email them to mchambers@adaoh.gov.
Facility remains on schedule as Sheetz ramps up hiring for nearly 200 positions, including a CDL-A driver hiring event next Tuesday ALTOONA, PA — Yesterday Sheetz, a leader in restaurant-quality food and unmatched convenience, announced continued progress on its $169 million distribution facility in Findlay, Ohio. The project remains on schedule for an official opening and ribbon-cutting ceremony in fall 2026, with a specific date to be announced later this summer.When opened, this state-of-the-art building will directly support Sheetz’s expanding […]
Ronald R. Shaffer, age 77, of Kenton passed away on Tuesday, May 26, 2026. He was born on January 2, 1949, in Kenton, to the late Verland and Anna (Sloan) Shaffer. Ron is survived by his wife, Debra (Ommert) Shaffer, their daughter, Amber Shaffer of Kenton, mother-in-law, Louella Jean Pich, sister and brother-in-law, Brenda and Mark Wilson, and an aunt, Phyllis Vermillion of Kenton. He was preceded in death by an aunt, Hazel Shaffer, father-in-law, Fred Pich, and brother-in-law, Brent Ommert. […]
The Marion Palace Theatre is excited to announce auditions for the Tony Award-winning Broadway musical comedy Avenue Q, with performances scheduled for August 21–23, 2026. Directed by Dustin Rawlins, auditions will be held on Sunday, June 14, 2026 from 1:00 PM – 3:00 PM at the Marion Palace Theatre. Performers ages 17 and older are encouraged to audition. All roles are open. Filled with unforgettable songs, outrageous comedy, and surprising heart, Avenue Q follows a group of young adults navigating […]
Registrations are still being accepted for the next Hardin County Chamber and Business Alliance Ambassadors meeting on Wednesday June 3. Hardin County Ambassadors are responsible for creating a culture of recruitment to advance the Alliance missions by actively promoting and getting involved in the Alliance programs, such as ribbon cuttings. To learn more about the Ambassadors program and how to get involved, contact Deb Phillips at 419-673-4131. For more information and to register, please click here.
Hardin Freedom Fest Big Brothers Big Sisters of West Central Ohio will host the 1st Annual Firecracker 5K on Saturday, June 27. The race starts at 9:30 that morning at Ada War Memorial Park. Prizes will be awarded for first place in adult and youth categories. More information can be found on the Hardin Freedom Fest Facebook page.
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.
