Get ready to swing for the fences at the 2nd Annual Home Run Derby, hosted by the Riverdale Hurricanes Traveling Baseball team during the Tree Town Festival. The event will take place on Saturday, July 12, from 11 AM to 2 PM at Field #1. Open to all ages, the cost is $10 for 10 pitches or $5 for 5 pitches, with prizes awarded by division. Don’t miss your chance to step up to the plate and show off your […]
Kenton Rotarian Elisabeth Moore invited Ethan Daniels, Head coach of the Kenton Area Summer Swim Team (KAST), the Kenton Stingrays, and Head coach of the Hardin County YMCA Sea Dragons (HCFY) to Kenton Rotary to speak on the benefits of being a part of a swim team. Swimming as a sport for fun or competition, is an excellent way to meet new people, stay conditioned for another sport and meet people from other communities. Ethan stated that swimming promotes healthy […]
On 06-18-2025 from 7:00pm to 7:45pm, the City of Findlay and Hancock County were under a severe thunderstorm warning along with a tornado warning for the area just south of Findlay, OH. Winds at the Findlay Airport were reported at 68 MPH during this event. The disaster sirens were activated by the Findlay Police Department after the media announcement of a tornado warning for southern Hancock County. There was widespread damage throughout the City of Findlay from downed limbs, few […]
The Palace Cultural Arts Association invites you to experience the heartwarming adventure of Disney’s live-action Lilo & Stitch on the big screen at the historic Marion Palace Theatre! This family-friendly remake brings beloved characters and the meaning of ohana to life with stunning visuals and heartfelt storytelling. Location: Marion Palace Theatre – 276 W. Center Street, downtown Marion, Ohio Showtimes:Friday, June 27 at 7:30 PMSaturday, June 28 at 2:00 PM & 7:30 PMSunday, June 29 at 2:00 PM & 7:30 PM (Sunday matinee shown […]
Kenton Rotary held its recent meeting. Rotarian and Kenton High School principal, Jason Jones, gave a wrap up of the 2024-2025 high school year. Mr. Jones highlighted a year filled with student achievement in and out of the classroom. From athletics to art, business classes to community service, community projects and academic excellence, the students in the high school stepped up in big ways. Quiz bowl went to the State competition along with competing in the Small School National Championship […]
Photo: Harco Industries Harco Industries/Kudostudio are selling a calendar created by artist Braden Britton for the rest of June. The 12-month calendar depicts places in Hardin County. They are also offering postcards as well. The orders will be taken through June 30, and the calendars and postcards will come out in August. The cost of the calendar is $25, and bundled with 12 postcards, it is $35. The postcards only are $3.25 each or 12 for $20. More information can […]
Independence Day activities will be held in Belle Center on Friday July 4. The day will start with a pancake breakfast served from 7:30 to 10:30 at the Veterans Memorial Building. The parade will line up at 11am and moved through town starting at noon, and numerous activities will also be taking place. At dark, the fireworks voted as Logan County's Best, will start. The fireworks are made possible by donations, which can be made that day or mailed to […]
(Xinxing Chen and Yaolong Zhou) Two people were arrested Tuesday and are accussed of scamming elderly residents in Auglaize County. According to a release from the Auglaize County Sheriff's Office, an investgation was started Monday June 16 after a resident reported being scammed out of a large sum of money. Scammers contacted the victim and convinced them that their bank was compromised and the money was no longer safe there. The victim was talked into withdrawing a large amount of […]
Photo: Ohio State University Extension - Hardin County The Ohio State University Extension- Hardin County Camp Counselor Team had a camp out at Indian Lake State Park recently. They learned about large group program planning, fire building and outdoor cooking, and they also worked up some fabulous acts for their talent show. There are a few spots still open for campers, but you must act fast. Registration is set to close on June 25. You can sign up by clicking […]
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.
