Photo: Hardin Northern Local School District Elementary students at Hardin Northern showed off their March Madness Reading Challenge prizes on Tuesday. Students earned raffle tickets for reading during the month of March. Prize-winners earned books, posters, and basketballs. School officials thanked the Hardin County Community Foundation and Wilson Football Factory for supporting the library.
A generous family with deep local roots is coming together to help Marion Technical College students succeed. The Anderson family has created a new scholarship fund. Tim Anderson worked at Whirlpool for 28 years and saw the need for local workers to upgrade their skills through higher education. “I had good folks working for me. The jobs were becoming more technical. "We needed a solution to keep skillsets current with the rapid advancements in technology. I got in touch with […]
Photo: Kenton City Schools Kenton High School's Winter Guard earned a 3rd place win at State Finals Competition. The finals were held at Wapakoneta High School this past Saturday, March 29. The team scored a 76.468 and was only 2 points away from second place. Team members are Mara Yoder, Nevaeah Cooper, Jessie Davis, Lily Poland, Xavier Middleton, and Allison Woodard. More pictures from the competition can be found by clicking here.
Photo: City of Kenton Government City of Kenton officials announced that the Waste Voucher Program is back for its second year. These vouchers offer free for waste and brush disposal at the Hardin County Transfer Station, which is located at 45 Jones Road. The vouchers can be used any day the station is open from May 1st until the end of this year. This program gives you the freedom to choose when to dispose of your items, replacing the traditional […]
Photo: Findlay YMCA The Findlay YMCA announced a transformational gift was received from Marathon Petroleum Corporation. It was announced yesterday that Marathon donated one million dollars to support The Findlay Y's new Early Learning Center. The contribution brings them closer to expanding high-quality, affordable childcare for local families. Y officials thanked Marathon Petroleum Corporation for their continued partnership and commitment to building a stronger, healthier community. The Findlay YMCA hosts an array of events throughout the year as well, including […]
The Hardin County Sheriff's Office issued an alert to residents of Dunkirk early this morning. The Sheriff's Office has received several reports about an unknown male attempting to gain access into residences in the area. The man is apparently telling potential victims that he is with a roofing or window business, but it's an attempt to get into the residence. Residents are being advised to not let the person inside your home. If you see him or know who he […]
Photo: Great Pages Circus The Great Pages Circus is coming to Upper Sandusky next week. The family-friendly adventure will be at the Wyandot County Fairgrounds Monday, April 7 and Tuesday, 8. Showtimes are 7pm on April 7 and 4:30pm and 7:30pm on April 8. Tickets are $20 for adults, which includes two free tickets for kids 12 and under. Additional kids are $5 each. For more information and to purchase tickets, visit pagescircus.com.
Ohio State University Extension in Hardin County, in partnership with Hardin County Job and Family Services and the Kenton FFA, is excited to host a Family Engagement Day in recognition of Child Abuse Awareness Month. This free, community-wide event is scheduled for Sunday, April 27, 2025, from 1:00 to 5:00 p.m. at the Hardin County Fairgrounds, located at 14134 Letson Avenue in Kenton. Funded by the Ohio Children’s Trust Fund, the event is open to the public and designed to […]
Photo: Hardin County Chamber and Business Alliance Registrations are being accepted for the next Hardin County Chamber and Business Alliance Legislative Breakfast. It is scheduled for Friday, April 25 from 9:00 to 11:00 am at the Memorial Park Golf Club in Kenton. The Legislative Breakfast is a great opportunity to receive updates from county and regional elected officials and other government representatives that impact the local business community. In addition, this event provides time for the voices of local businesses […]
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.
