The region's county fair season is in full swing. Next up is the Allen County Fair in Lima August 16 through the 24. As a lead-up to the start of that fair, the annual parade is this Sunday. It will start on Robb Avenue at 2 Sunday afternoon. The Hancock County Fair in Findlay is set for August 27 through September 2. The Richwood Independent Fair will be August 28 through September 2. The Hardin County Fair in Kenton is […]
The start of the 2024 Hardin County Fair is less than a month away.One of the changes on the fairgrounds this year will be in the Merchant’s and Machinery Buildings. Marketing and Communications Director Kolt Buchenroth calls it a rearrangement of space, "The long story short is the pieces we’ve been familiar with like the crops and vegetables, the FFA exhibits, those pieces that were always in the Machinery Building, the Junior Fair Building, we’re basically flip flopping that, so […]
A Lima motorcyclist and a passenger were seriously injured in a crash that occurred at just after 6 Wednesday evening on State Route 65 in Allen County. According to the report from the Lima Post of the Ohio State Patrol, 46-year-old Joseph VanHorn attempted to make a left turn while traveling south on 65. His motorcycle was struck by a northbound vehicle being operated by 22-year-old Breanna Ngow, of Lima. VanHorn and a passenger on the motorcycle, 37-year-old Tori Green, […]
Bluffton University released its August Arts and Events Calendar. .August 19 Art Exhibit: “Elegies of Unrest,” by Justin Johnson, 8-5 p.m. weekdays, 1-5 p.m. weekends, through Oct. 5. Reception: 10 a.m, - Noon, Saturday, Oct. 5. Artist Talk 10:30 a.m., Grace Albrecht Gallery Sauder Visual Arts Center .August 20 Forum: “Becoming Rooted,” Opening Convocation by Dr. Sarah Fedirka, associate professor of English at University of Findlay, 10:45 a.m., Yoder Recital Hall .August 27 Forum: Academic Dean’s Forum by Dr. Alex […]
Officers from the Findlay Police Department and members of Fort Findlay F.O.P. Lodge will be teaming up with the Findlay Ice Cream Truck to dish out some ice cream to area kids on Friday. The Findlay Ice Cream Truck will be coming to neighborhoods in Findlay and kids under 18 can enjoy free ice cream. Stop by for a meet and greet with Fraternal Order of Police Members and learn more about behavioral health services in Findlay. For more information, […]
The next Hardin County Safety Council meeting is scheduled for Thursday, August 15 at 8:00 AM. Sergeant Kenny from the Findlay Post of the Ohio State Highway Patrol will be the featured speaker. The topic will be Seatbelt Use and Safety and Distracted Driving Awareness In partnership with the Bureau of Workers’ Compensation and Division of Safety and Hygiene, employers are encouraged to participate in Hardin County Safety Council to receive education, resources & networking with other safety conscious organizations. […]
The 2nd Annual Wyandot County Fair Fun Fest is this weekend at the Wyandot County Fairgrounds in Upper Sandusky. The hours Friday are 4 to 10pm and Saturday 10am to 10pm. There will be a BBQ Cook Off, Inflatables, Pedal Truck and a Touch A Truck. The event will also feature live music. Admission is free. For more information, visit: https://www.facebook.com/WyandotCountyFair
The United Way of Hardin County is holding an event on August 23 to collect school supplies for local students in local schools. The night of live music with Dean Allstaetter will start at 5 that evening at the Inn at ONU in Ada. A portion of each drink sold will be used to buy school supplies for Hardin County students in need. They will also be hosting a collection, and for every item you donate, you will receive a […]
The Ohio Department of Development announced that more than 1,000 vacant, dilapidated buildings will be demolished to make room for new economic development in nine Ohio counties. The department is awarding $67.3 million in funding from the Building Demolition and Site Revitalization Program. In our region, Logan County was awarded just over $701,000 to demolish multiple properties. The Building Demolition and Site Revitalization Program is funded by the Ohio General Assembly as part of the current operating budget. All […]
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.
