Walmart in Kenton will be reopening the general merchandise side of the store on Friday. For the time being, that will exclude apparel. The store will offer limited selections as they work to continue to completely restock as soon as possible. The general merchandise section has been closed since a fire on May 6. The grocery section reopened with a limited section a few days after the fire. 26 year old Caleb T. Poole, of Fredericktown, […]
BELLEFONTAINE, Ohio – The Ohio Hi-Point Class of 2019 celebrated Wednesday evening during the Bellefontaine Main Campus’ 2019 Convocation Ceremony, which recognizes students who attend the Bellefontaine Main Campus from one of OHP’s 14 partner school districts and complete a career-technical program. Ohio Hi-Point’s Students of the Month led the processional followed by the posting of the colors by the American Legion Post 173 of Bellefontaine. Brianna Workman, an Automotive Technology senior from Bellefontaine High School, led the […]
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. The scholarship is open to any 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. Applications are available at the Mary Lou Johnson-Hardin County District Library in Kenton, Forest Jackson Public Library in Forest, Hardin […]
The Mary Lou Johnson Hardin County District Library recently received recognition from the State of Ohio for its 50th Anniversary. Governor Mike DeWine and Lt. Governor Jon Husted commended everyone surrounding the library for five decades of service and wished them the best for many years of continual success. The library was recognized for its commitment and dedication to making a positive difference in the community and around Ohio, making it a better place to live, work and […]
A Kenton man was arrested following a domestic disturbance Wednesday night. According to the report from the Kenton Police Department, an officer said as he was parked in the Autozone parking lot in the 300 block of West Franklin Street, he observed an altercation in the alley next to Jimmy's Pizza. After an investigation, 27 year old Michael Cunningham was arrested for domestic violence. Cunningham was transported to the Multi County Jail in Marion.
A driver was cited following a crash in downtown Kenton Wednesday morning. According to the report from the Kenton Police Department, 35 year old Danielle Miller, of Kenton, was driving west on Franklin and swerved her car to the left to avoid hitting a semi that was stopped for a red light at Detroit Street. Her vehicle struck a car that was stopped in the left turn lane being driven by 42 year old Brant Meade, of Marion. […]
Hardin County Sheriff Keith Everhart presented certificates of completion to the 5th grade classes of Upper Scioto Valley and Hardin Northern Schools during D.A.R.E. graduation ceremonies this past Tuesday. The 10 week D.A.R.E. class was instructed by Deputy Christina Henderson. The class provided cutting edge instruction that helps prevent drug use by developing basic, core skills needed for safe and responsible choices…skills that extend well beyond drugs to healthy and mature choices in life.
COLUMBUS – Today, the Ohio Department of Public Safety’s Division of Emergency Medical Services (EMS), the State Board of Emergency Medical, Fire, and Transportation Services (EMFTS) and the Ohio Chapter of the American College of Emergency Physicians (Ohio ACEP) hosted the 19th Annual EMS Star of Life Awards ceremony in observance of National Emergency Medical Services Week, May 19-25. “An estimated 240 million calls are made to 9-1-1 in the U.S. each year, with approximately one million emergency runs for […]
Open Gate will be available in Hardin County at St. John's Evangelical Church from 11:00AM-1:00PM Thursday May 30th. Open Gate is held every month, in Allen, Auglaize and Harding Counties. During Open Gate 15 to 35 or more social services agencies in the community come together to share a brief summary of services offered by their specific agency and are there to also provide FIRST-STEP SERVICES for individuals who have needs in their lives. First step services […]
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.