Hardin County Family YMCA is hosting a Back to School Mom to Mom Sale August 15. It will take place from 9am until noon this Saturday at the Y, located at 918 West Franklin Street in Kenton. There will be kids clothing, toys, baby gear, books and strollers. Gently used children's items will have affordable prices. Admission is one dollar for those 8 and older. Story and graphic from the Hardin County Family YMCA Facebook page.
Kenton Elementary School will host open houses on August 24 and 25. Preschool through second grade will be from 4 until 6pm on Monday the 24 and third through fifth grade will be from 4 until 6 on Tuesday the 25. Several important items will be discussed during the open house. They include transportation, fees, supplies, paperwork and more. The first day of school for Kenton students is Wednesday August 26. (Story submitted)
A long time employee of the Ada Public Library is calling it a career. After 34 amazing years of dedication, Karen Garver is retiring on August 27. From making everybody feel at home to helping generations of residents find the perfect read, Garver has been the heart and soul of the library. To help thank her for over three decades of service to Ada, there will be a card station set up in the Meeting Room at the library this […]
Introduction: Findlay∙Hancock County Chamber of Commerce (“The Chamber”) is issuing this request for proposal (“Proposal”) for community-oriented projects for the HL Class of 2026 to consider as a potential class project (“Project”). About Hancock Leadership: Hancock Leadership, a program of The Chamber, is a nine-month seminar program designed to strengthen leadership skills, broaden knowledge of the community and motivate participants to become involved in addressing community issues. Since its beginning, over 1,000 area leaders have graduated from Hancock Leadership, representing […]
BLUFFTON, Ohio— Bluffton University will open the fall semester with its Opening Convocation at 10:45 a.m. Tuesday, Aug. 18, in Yoder Recital Hall. Dr. Mark Bourassa, dean of students, Bluffton University, will present “The Challenge of Integrity in a Changing World.” Bourassa will explore the importance of integrity in a rapidly changing world and challenge Bluffton students to consider how their values, decisions and actions shape the communities around them. Opening Convocation marks the beginning of the university's fall semester. […]
The Kenton Police Department and Hardin County Sheriff's Office are holding a Cops and Bobbers Youth Fishing Day on Sunday August 30. It will take place from 5 until 8pm at France Lake in Kenton. Youth under 18 do not need a fishing license, and children must be accompanied by an adult the entire time. You can bring your own fishing gear and bait, but they will be supplied if you don't have them. Graphic from KPD Facebook page
HSLC's final Food Truck Takeover Thursday will take place tomorrow. Back by popular demand is Flappers, Fins and Fries, which will be serving from 11am until 2 Thursday (August 13). There will be prize drawings and free gift bags. HSLC is located at 116 East Franklin Street in Kenton. Graphic and story from HSLC Facebook page
The National Weather Service has issued a Severe Thunderstorm Watch until 8 this (Monday August 10.) A Flood Watch is also in effect until midnight: .Excessive runoff may result in flooding of rivers, creeks, streams, and other low-lying and flood-prone locations. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - Several rounds of thunderstorms are expected through Tuesday night. Locally heavy rainfall can be expected with the potential for storms to repeatedly track over the same locations. This will result in the potential for […]
From AEP Facebook page: Storm 12:20 p.m. Update: About 21,000 customers across our service area remain without power after severe weather moved through this morning. The hardest-hit area is Newark, where about 11,800 customers are currently without power. Strong to severe storms will continue to move across our service areas today. Please know our crews will continue to work as quickly and as safely as possible to get your lights back on. Remember:: All downed lines are dangerous. Stay as […]
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.
