This year's first Teen Night, Pool Party is scheduled this evening at the Kenton Pool. It will take place from 7-9:30pm. The admission price is $2. It is for students entering their freshman to senior years. There will be free pizza, a live DJ who will mix some music while you swim. Some fun contest games will also be featured.
A motorcycle accident at around 11:40 this past Saturday night in Wyandot County claimed the life of a Morral couple. According to a release from the Bucyrus Post of the Ohio State Highway Patrol, 61 year old Robert Schrake Jr. was operating the motorcycle south on US 23 and struck a deer that entered the road. The motorcycle overturned, ejecting Schrake and a passenger, 60 year old Susan Schrake. Both […]
An injury crash was reported to the Kenton Police Department Sunday evening. The crash occurred at around 6:30pm at the intersection of East Franklin and South High Streets. According to the Kenton Police Department report, 89 year old Roger Higgins, of Marion, was driving west on Franklin, and a vehicle being operated by 18 year old Alexander Cole, of Kenton, was traveling north on High. Cole failed to yield at […]
Multiple vandalism incidents have been reported to the Forest Police Department. According to the Village Gazette, new damages have occurred at the splash pad located at Gormley Park in the village. There have also been reports concerning destruction of landscaping and private property. If anyone has information about the incidents, they are encouraged to report it to the Forest Police Department or Hardin County Sheriff's Office.
The average price for a gallon of gas in Hardin County has fallen below $5 a gallon today. According to AAA, after peaking at $5.05 a gallon two weeks ago, the average today is $4.87 a gallon. The lowest average price in our region is $4.67 a gallon found in Hancock County. The most expensive is $4.99 a gallon in Wyandot County. The average price in the State of Ohio […]
Admission tickets for the 2022 Hardin County Fair go on Sale this Friday July 1st. Again this year, tickets will be sold online only. In an effort to create an easier customer experience, grandstand event tickets can be purchased at the same time this year. Those tickets will also go on sale July 1st. Tickets can be purchased online by visiting hardincountyfair.org and clicking on Tickets.
LIMA, OH (June 24, 2022) – The West Ohio Food Bank is updating its hours of operation for its office and warehouse. Starting on Tuesday, June 28, 2022, our hours of operation will be Monday through Thursday from 7:00am to 5:30pm. The West Ohio Food Bank office and warehouse will be closed on Fridays, Saturdays, Sundays, and on major holidays. “We are going to a four-day work week, but this […]
Mosquito spraying got started last week in the Village of McGuffey. That start last Wednesday will continue every Wednesday at around 10pm. Village officials indicated that the spraying operation will last 10 to 12 weeks.
Quest Federal Credit Union and WKTN have teamed up for the Summer Splash Party Series. All summer long, WKTN will show up at area pools. The station will bring music, prizes, and play some games. We’ll have sunglasses and t-shirts will be given away at the parties while supplies last. The Summer Splash Party Series kicked off at the Kenton Pool last week. The next will be this Wednesday June […]