Kenton Choral Boosters The Kenton Choral Boosters announced a concert that will feature three Hardin County alumni. The Ohio State University Men's Glee Club and Women's Glee Club will April 19. It will start at 4:00 that afternoon at the Kenton Middle High School's Performing Arts Center. A selection of high school students from all Hardin County schools will also be performing with the groups. Admission is free.
Benjamin Logan Local School District Students in Mrs. Lane’s Advanced English 11 classes at Benjamin Logan High School are bringing their studies to life by connecting literature with hands-on learning. Benjamin Logan Local School District While reading stories centered around food, students are also working in the school greenhouse to grow their own herbs, vegetables, and flowers. Collaborating in teams, they are planting, nurturing, and maintaining their crops as part of the experience. Benjamin Logan Local School District The project […]
COLUMBUS — The Ohio Department of Veterans Services invites the public to a special Women’s History Month event honoring the courage, resilience, and contributions of women in the military on Sunday, March 29, from 2 to 4 p.m. at the National Veterans Memorial and Museum. This community event will feature an afternoon of networking, author discussions, and meaningful conversations centered on women’s military experiences and stories. Light refreshments will be provided during the networking hour from 2 to 2:30 p.m., followed by an […]
Ethos Search Operations Team The Ethos Search Operations Team spent time with Animal Science students this week at Ohio Hi-Point Career Center. They dug into the science behind dog training and how it directly shapes the reliability of the team's working K9s. The students got to see how evidence‑based training isn’t about “commands,” it is about understanding how dogs learn, how consequences drive behavior, and how they build the kind of clarity and confidence their K9s need in the field. […]
Mary Lou Johnson - Hardin County District Library The Mary Lou Johnson- Hardin County District Library that the month of April will offer a number of Adult Programs. Some of the fun crafts and events include Non-Fiction Book Club, Better Together, Adult Paint Class, Astronomy Club, Fiction Book Club and Bullet Journaling. All events will be at the library unless otherwise stated. All of the events are also free. The library is located at 325 East Columbus Street in Kenton.
AMVETS RIDERS 1994 Four members of the Amvets Riders 1994 completed a ramp at the home of a veteran this past week. Stacy Sexton, Carl E Richardson III, Russell Shinn, and Matt Murphy were thanked for their help. The ramp was built at the home of a well deserving veteran. Amvets Riders 1994 said their hard work helps change the lives of veterans. Through various local events and gracious sponsors, AmVets Riders 1994 is able to provide handicap accessible ramps […]
Pictured left to right-Treysen Eibling, Baylie Bacon, Cody Thiel, & Ava GardnerHardin Northern Local School District Several Hardin Northern students were successful during the 2025-26 Americanism and Government competition. The American Legion Post 185 in Ada sponsors this opportunity for local students every year. Students are tested on their knowledge of American history, government, and patriotic symbols. This year, Hardin Northern students Treysen Eibling – Sophomore boys, Baylie Bacon - Sophomore girls, Cody Thiel – Junior boys and Ava Gardner […]
Marion, Ohio Police Department Chief Jay McDonald of the Marion City Police Department announced that Major Chris Adkins has graduated as a member of the 297th session of the FBI National Academy. The graduation took place at the National Academy in Quantico, Virginia, on March 18th, 2026. Major Adkins is the 5th officer in department history to complete this prestigious program. Nationally, fewer than one percent of officers attend the program. Internationally known for its academic excellence, the National Academy […]
Construction signs are going up for the Perry Street Trunkline Project in Kenton that starts April 6. Perry Street will be closed, and Main Street will be closed from the S & S Drive-Thru to just north of BKP Ambulance. There will be intermittent lane reductions on Wayne Street south of the river before Espy, and traffic will be slow. S & S will still be open via Wayne Street, and BKP ambulance access will stay clear. Crews will bore […]
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.
