Photo: Union County Sheriff's Office- Marysville, OH The Union County Sheriff's Office is asking for information about a man suspected of using counterfeit money to make small purchases in Dublin this week. He is said to have used counterfeit $50 bills in the Dublin Green Jerome Township area. If you have any information about him, call Detective Sgt. Shawn Golden at 937-645-4101, extension 4443.
Photo: Marion County Sheriff's Office Marion, OH The Marion County Sheriff's Office 2025 Open House will be held on April 12. It will be held from 1pm until 4pm at 100 Executive Drive in Marion. This is a chance to see the Sheriff's Office and hear all about what they offer the community. Child ID cards will be provided for any of the children who would like one. They will also be launching the Guardian Angel Program, which provides a […]
A temporary parking restriction on Franklin Street in Kenton is scheduled for today and tomorrow. During this period, parking will be prohibited on Franklin between Detroit and Main Streets. This restriction is necessary to facilitate the installation of a new waterline. City officials apologize for any inconvenience this may cause and appreciate your understanding and cooperation as they work to improve the community's infrastructure. All vehicles need to be removed from that area during the specified dates to avoid any […]
Jake Sansing, of Jake Walks America fame, visited WKTN Radio on Tuesday. He sat down with Chad and Jenny and shared his experiences on his walk across the United States. He became homeless after getting out of the Army in 2011 and has been walking since. He has crossed the United States four times. Sansing has written and published a book about his experiences, as well as produced and narrated the audiobook. Since then, has been walking to promote the […]
The Hardin County Dog Warden's Office made an important announcement this afternoon and it is effective immediately. Officials stated that their office will be closed for quarantine due to an unexpected animal illness. They will notify the public when the quarantine has been lifted. If you have any questions, please feel free to contact them at 419-674-2209.
Photo: City of Kenton Government A temporary parking restriction on Franklin Street in Kenton is scheduled for tomorrow, March 27 and Friday, March 28. During this period, parking will be prohibited on Franklin between Detroit and Main Streets. This restriction is necessary to facilitate the installation of a new waterline. City officials apologize for any inconvenience this may cause and appreciate your understanding and cooperation as they work to improve the community's infrastructure. All vehicles need to be removed from […]
Kenton City Council addressed several significant matters at its meeting this past Monday evening. In a write-up provided by city officials, Council members engaged in comprehensive discussions concerning truck traffic issues, enforcement efforts, and updates from city departments. The resignation of the city auditor, adjustments in energy rates, the implementation of trash vouchers, and ongoing infrastructure enhancements were some of the topics. Council members approved the applications for water and sewer infrastructure loans, the awarding of contracts for lead service […]
The Riverdale Local School District Board of Education held its regular monthly meeting last night, where community members showed up in support of Junior High School and High School Principal Dan Evans. Prior to the start of the meeting, Superintendent Greg Rossman approached former Hardin County Commissioner Candidate Michelle Laubis, stating that she was not allowed to record the meeting and that prior authorization to do so was required. Laubis pushed back on being able to record a public meeting […]
The Bellwether College Consortium, a group of award-winning colleges focused on addressing critical issues facing community colleges, selected Marion Technical College as one of 10 finalists for the 2025 Bellwether Awards. “It is an honor to be selected from a tough field of nationwide contributors,” said Dr. Ryan McCall, president of Marion Tech. “We have worked hard to land our first two National Science Foundation grants and many others to help our students succeed. The Bellwether Awards focus on helping […]
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.
