Photo: Alger First Methodist Church The Alger First Methodist Church is holding a Rummage Sale over the Memorial Day weekend. It will be held today, Saturday and Monday from 9am until 4pm at the church's Community Outreach Center located at 305 North Main Street in the village. The money raised will support future church and ministry center projects.
Photo: Blue Star Mothers of America, Hardin County Representatives from Blue Star Mothers of America, Hardin County attended Upper Sandusky's senior award ceremony this week. They presented High School seniors who are joining the military with red, white and blue honor cords and certificates. They were awarded to recognize and award the seniors who have chosen to serve their country. Blue Star Mothers of America, Hardin County supports military veterans and the families of fallen heroes in Hardin, Hancock and […]
Photo: Hardin Soil and Water Conservation District Hardin Soil and Water Conservation District is holding a Pond Clinic on Tuesday, June 11. It will run from 6:30 until 8:00 p.m. at the Liberty Conservation Club on State Route 235 in Ada. Pond management will be discussed. Experts will be on hand to answer all pond management questions. If you have any questions about the clinic, contact the Hardin SWCD at 419-674-7829.
During the Memorial Day weekend, the Ohio State Highway Patrol will be highly visible on Ohio’s roadways promoting traffic safety. As motorists travel this weekend, troopers are reminding drivers to utilize their safety belts and to be responsible by designating a sober driver. The enforcement effort started at midnight and will continue through 11:59 p.m. on Monday. Last year in Ohio, 24 fatal crashes killed 26 people during the Memorial Day weekend. Of those fatalities, 18 crashes and 19 fatalities […]
Showers and thunderstorms are forecast for this afternoon into tonight. The National Weather Service says that an isolated strong or severe storm will be possible with damaging winds and large hail the main threats. The NWS also said that showers and thunderstorms are likely Sunday into Sunday night. Some strong to severe storms will also be possible during that time as well.
The Hardin County Business and Professional Women’s Club is reminding area students that the deadline is approaching to submit applications for its annual scholarship. Student from Hardin County who has completed at least two of four years of college at an accredited school, or one year of a two-year business or technical school program are eligible to apply. Applications can be picked up at Mary Lou Johnson Hardin County District Library, Ridgemont Public Library, Forest Jackson Public Library, Hardin Northern […]
Photo: United Way of Hardin County The United Way of Hardin County is close to making the 2023/24 goal of $200,000. They are asking for donations to help push them over the top. Officials stated that 98% of all funding to the United Way of Hardin County stays in Hardin County. Currently the United Way helps support Beatitudes, Love INC, The Homeless Shelter, the YMCA, SafeHaven, Midwest Regional ESC, the Big Brothers, Big Sisters, Dolly's Imagination Library, Helping Hands, the […]
One person was injured in a crash that occurred Wednesday afternoon in Kenton. According to information on Kenton Police Department's Daily Log Sheet, the crash occurred in the 200 block of South Detroit Street. Details on the crash and the extent of injuries have not yet been released. As a result of the crash, David Unkefer was cited for failure to yield the right of way.
Two people were injured in a crash that occurred this morning at the intersection of Tiffin Avenue and North Blanchard Street in Findlay. According to a release from the Findlay Police Department, 21- year- old Maria Sanchez was driving east on Tiffin Avenue when she ran a red light at North Blachard Street. Her car struck a southbound vehicle being operated by 42- year- old Christy Colley. Both drivers were transported to Blanchard Valley Hospital. Sanchez was cited for a […]
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.
