Hardin Northern is looking for volunteers to join their elementary reading program. Reading time is Monday through Friday, 8:30 to 9:00 AM. Most volunteers go to the school's STEM lab just one day a week, and some volunteer for two days. All lesson plans and materials are fully provided. Information on how to sign up can be found on the Hardin Northern Local School District Facebook page.
Hardin County Chamber and Business Alliance shined its latest Tourism Spotlight on Hardin County’s Old Order Amish Country. You can enjoy a scenic drive past quaint farmsteads and horse-drawn buggies, then stop along the way to shop authentic homemade baked goods, fresh produce, handcrafted quilts, and custom woodworking straight from the farm. A link to a printable brochure can be found on the Hardin County Chamber and Business Alliance Facebook page.
The Wyandot County Sheriff's Office applied for and was awarded a Grant of nearly 20 million dollars to build a new jail facility. An Architect has been hired, and they are in the process of choosing a contractor. The new jail will go directly south of the existing jail. It will be approximately 50 beds and will mainly house local offenders, thus reducing the cost of housing inmates at another facility. The new jail will provide a safer environment for […]
Only Believe Church, along with local businesses and citizens are hosting a 5th Quarter after party following each Kenton home varsity football game this season. That will begin this Friday August 21 from 9 until 11pm at the old high school on Harding Avenue in Kenton. There will be free food, games, music and special prizes. It's an opportunity to bring friends and have some good clean fun. Graphic and story from Only Believe at Kenton Facebook page.
The Marion Police Division welcomed two officers and announced a promotion this week. Officer Landon Earick and Officer Noah Arbogast were sworn in on Monday. Both come to the department with prior experience. Also announced was the promotion of Mike Morgan. He was promoted to the postition of sergeant this past Monday. Stories and photos from Marysville Police Division Facebook page.
Complete release from Wyandot County Sheriff's Office: Date: August 18, 2026 The Wyandot County Sheriff’s Office, in collaboration with the Wyandot County Major Crimes Unit, has been actively investigating a suspicious death that occurred on County Highway 9 in Sycamore Township. At approximately 1:42 a.m. on Wednesday, April 23, 2025, the Sheriff’s Office received a 911 call from an individual reporting that they had struck a body lying in the roadway. Deputies, along with Mohawk EMS and Fire, responded to […]
Hardin County Sheriff Keith Everhart is warning Hardin County residents about a scam. Scammers are calling residents claiming to be "Sergeant Everhart" from the Sheriff’s Office, and the say they have a warrant for the resident for missing jury duty, but if they pay them money over the phone the warrant will be dismissed. Sheriff, not Sergeant, Everhart stated that is not how the justice system works. They do not call people who have a warrant and they never take […]
Ohio State Extension-Hardin County Master Gardener Volunteer Program will host the final workshop of their summer program series next Tuesday, August 18 at 6:00 p.m. Come to the Friendship Gardens, located at 960 W. Kohler St. in Kenton, for a discussion on companion planting in your garden lead by one of our very own Master Gardener Volunteers. "Companion planting is a great way to use space efficiently in the garden, plant your vegetables and flowers in mutually beneficial arrangements, and […]
Now that schools throughout Hardin County are open, or soon will be, the Hardin County Sheriff's Office is urging motorists to drive carefully. You should be alert for students who may be walking to and from school or waiting to board or exit their school bus. Also, stop for school buses loading or unloading children, and obey all posted speed limits, including 20 miles per hour in school zones. Sheriff's Office officials wish students and staffs in all Hardin County […]
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.
