The Hardin County Runs for Down Syndrome will be held on June 1 at the Hardin County Fairgrounds. Registrations are being accepted now by visiting cant stop running co.com or you can mail the registration payment to Quest Federal Credit Union in care of Tiffany Mustain. All of the proceeds benefit the Down Syndrome Association of Central Ohio. For the complete discussion on the topic, tune in Public Eye, Saturday morning at 7:30 and Sunday at noon […]
The theft of a credit card and identity fraud were reported to Kenton police on Thursday. According to the report, a 26 year old Kenton woman was listed as the victim. Her credit card was stolen and was used to make purchases totalling nearly $5500. The suspect is a 26 year old rural Kenton man. He has not yet been charged. The incident remains under investigation.
The theft of medication occurred Thursday. According to the Kenton Police Department report, the victim told officers different types of prescription medication was stolen while he was at the Kroger store Thursday evening. No suspects were listed, and the theft remains under investigation.
The Kenton High School Instrumental and Vocal Music Department recently traveled to Orlando, Florida with 126 students, 20 chaperones, 3 directors, and Trip Coordinator Judy Donnal for a five day, four night trip to Walt Disney World. This trip occurs once every four years and is optional for all students who have been in an ensemble for at least two consecutive years. During the trip, students had a huge amount of educational and fun experiences, ranging from workshops with Disney […]
Columbus – The Ohio State Highway Patrol is urging those who are planning on celebrating St. Patrick’s Day to designate a sober driver. The Patrol and local law enforcement will work together to remove impaired drivers from the roadways as part of the National Highway Safety Administration’s Buzzed Driving is Drunk Driving campaign. The consumption of alcohol is a common occurrence on St. Patrick’s Day. The popularity of the holiday has also made it a dangerous time to travel on […]
March 14, 2019– Marion, OH – The Alber Enterprise Center at The Ohio State University at Marion is pleased to announce new staff member, Erin Timmins as Project Coordinator, effective March 4, 2019. The full-time position had been vacant due to an internal promotion. Erin’s role as the Center’s Project Coordinator includes client proposal preparation, overseeing the client project process and procedures with the team, and providing support to the Center’s solution providers. She is responsible for managing the Center’s […]
The Hardin County Sheriff's Office has been advised of a likely scam involving a person receiving a social media message from what seems to be a known friend or contact, inquiring if the recipient had been notified or had received money from "Poker and Mega bonus cash funds." The sender states that the recipient's name and photo was observed on a FedEx delivery list when FedEx came to deliver a "$90,000.00 win package" to the message sender. There […]
Hardin County – There has been increased interest in people raising chickens to produce eggs locally. While backyard poultry operations are usually smaller in size, they create a list of new problems that must be addressed to successfully complete this type of agricultural enterprise. Hardin County OSU Extension will be hosting a Backyard Poultry Production Seminar on Tuesday, March 26. The two-hour program will begin at 6:30 pm and take place at the Extension office located at 1021 W Lima […]
Marion, OH – Fans of the Church Basement Ladies musical comedy series will finally get to know more about the men of East Cornucopia Lutheran Church. This sixth, and latest, addition to the series, “Rise Up, O Men” introduces the men of the church right alongside your favorite ladies from the basement when they perform at the historic Marion Palace Theatre on Saturday, April 13, 2019 at 2:00 p.m. The year is 1964, in the basement kitchen of the Lutheran […]
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.