Just in time for Mother’s Day, Heartbeat of Hardin County is having their $2.00 Jewelry Sale. It will be on May 9th from 2:00pm -7:00 pm, May 10th from 10:00 am – 4:00 pm, and May 11th from 10:00 am – 1:00 pm at the office located at 220 East Franklin Street in Kenton. There will be over fifteen tables full of earrings, necklaces, rings, and bracelets, and more items will be added to each sale. This is their ninth […]
Big Brothers Big Sisters of West Central Ohio is looking for mentors. They have several young girls and boys looking for a Big Sister or Big Brother. Big Brothers Big Sisters of West Central Ohio currently serves children in Allen, Hardin, and Putnam counties. Their programs are about spending time with a child in a one to one relationship. You can enroll today by visiting bbbswco.com.
The Riverdale School’s 2024 Prom King and Queen candidates have been announced. King candidates are Andrew Woodruff, Landon Holland and Gauge King. The Queen candidates are Katherine Boucher, Eden Barnes and Kendel Rall. Crowning will take place on May 4.
The Upper Scioto Valley 3rd through 6th Grade Spring Concert is scheduled for Wednesday, May 1st. It will start at 6:30 that evening, and all 3rd through 6th Grade students, including band students, must attend and perform. If your child cannot attend for an excused reason, contact the school.
Free Fishing Day will be held at France Lake in Kenton on May 5. Aaron McPherson, a tournament winning Kayak fisherman, will be on hand from noon until 2. Food will be served from 11am until 4pm. Quarry trustees will also be there to answer questions. Free fishing will be allowed all day.
The Kenton Historic Courthouse District announced that Carol Steegman, KHCD Coordinator and Alliance Program Assistant, has been selected to serve as a Board Member of Preservation Ohio. Preservation Ohio is a statewide non-profit corporation. It is focused on advocacy for and education about Ohio’s collection of historic buildings, downtowns, neighborhoods, landscapes, and communities.
The Alger Food Pantry schedule for the summer of 2024 has been released. Commodities will be available May 22 and June 19. July dates will be shared soon. Individuals can pick up a pre-packed box of nonperishable goods on those dates. The boxes can be picked up at the Alger Community Center located at 305 North Main Street in Alger.
4th grade students at Hardin Northern have been working on their engineering skills. They have put together their knowledge of energy and the engineering design process to build roller coasters. The students designed, tested, and improved their roller coaster until it was functional. They presented their final products to the class, and explained how energy and forces made their roller coaster successful.
The Kenton Historic Courthouse District supports the preservation and business in Kenton’s historic downtown. The district is promoting its website as a great resource where you can learn more about the Downtown Kenton Building and Business Owner’s Association. It is also a way to find out more about upcoming events and programs. You can visit the website at www.hccba.com/hcd.
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.
