Credit: Old City Hall Antique Mall Despite construction, Cruise Night is back in downtown Kenton. After doing some figuring, Cruise Night will be moved one block to the West. Detroit, Columbus, Franklin and Market Streets will be the new Square while the downtown construction is going on. The first Cruise Night of the Summer will be this coming Friday, May 10th starting at 6 pm.
Kenton City Schools is hiring an Educational Assistant at Kenton Elementary School. The Educational Assistant is expected to perform classroom support services as a collaborative member of the educational team to help students benefit from relevant development programs. The Educational Assistant is also responsible for performing duties under the direct supervision of an assigned teachers or assigned administrators and help assist individuals or small groups of students with remedial or enrichment activities. Email resume/KCS classified application to Linda Dickerson at dickersonl@kentoncityschools.org […]
Credit: Ada Public Library The Ada Public Library is gearing up for a fun filled Reading Adventure this summer! They are working hard to offer fun prizes, programs and crafts for children in the community. They are requesting residents to join in on the fun by donating a prize for the summer reading program. To make it easier, the kids have helped create a wishlist on Amazon or another option is to donate gift cards from local stores and […]
Credit: QFCU Facebook Quest Federal Credit Union has recently undergone a card processing transition. They kicked off the card transition this morning. While noting a few minor issues, the transition has gone relatively well. They would like to remind members that if you're experiencing an issue with your Quest FCU debit and/or credit cards, please do not hesitate to contact them. They would also like to remind members that stay tuned for important updates and exciting new features that […]
Credit: Kenton City Schools Credit: Kenton City Schools Kenton Middle School 8th Graders recently visited Washington, DC from April 29th until May 2nd. The students were able to tour The Capitol and visited the Ford Theatre. KMS students Zane Styer, Emalyn Baucknecht, Kylee Kavanaugh, and Jazlyn Worthington even participated in laying a wreath at the Tomb of the Unknown Solider in Arlington National Cemetery. Students were also able to visit Mount Vernon and more national treasures throughout their stay. […]
The Ohio Department of Agriculture is asking for the public's feedback regarding proposed Administrative Rule revisions that will impact Hardin County Fair exhibitors. Hardin County Ag Society members stated that they are only the messengers, and they have no control over the outcome of this process. You can find links for the proposed revisions and feedback form on the Hardin County Fair Facebook page.
Credit: Union County Sheriff's Office-Marysville Facebook The Annual Union County Law Enforcement Memorial will be held tomorrow. It will start at 7:00 Thursday evening on the north lawn of the Union County Courthouse in Marysville. In case of inclement weather, the event will take place at the Union County Veteran's Auditorium located at 233 West 6th Street. The ceremony is being held to pay tribute to peace officers who gave their lives serving Union County.
Credit: Bluffton University Facebook Photo by Beth Caroline Designs Bluffton University celebrated the Class of 2024 at its commencement ceremony this past Sunday. BLUFFTON, Ohio— Four years ago, the graduating baccalaureate class of 2024 began their journey at Bluffton University in the midst of a pandemic. Saturday morning, May 4, their journey was celebrated as 147 bachelor’s and master’s degrees were conferred. Commencement speaker Glen Guyton, Mennonite Church USA executive director, encouraged graduates to celebrate how far they have come […]
Credit: City of Kenton Facebook The deadline to sign up for the City of Kenton's Annual Kids Summer Tennis Camp is fast approaching. The camp offers an opportunity for kids entering 1st through 8th grade to dive into the world of tennis, sharpen their skills, and make new friends. The camp will run on Tuesdays and Thursdays throughout June, from 10:00 AM to 11:30 AM. The cost is $30 for all 8 days of the camp, a camp t-shirt, and […]
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.
