Hardin County Historical Museums, Inc. There was a great turnout for the Hardin County Historical Museums first History After Hours event Thursday evening. The topic for the inaugural event was on Ray Brown. David Strittmatter gave an engaging presentation. History After Hours will be held on the last Thursday of every month. Details on the March event will be released soon.
Hardin County OSU Extension Master Gardeners Hardin County OSU Extension Master Gardeners welcomed its newest volunteer. Laurie Haney was presented her certificate at this week's meeting by Nic Baumer, Hardin County ANR Educator. Haney is presenting a program on Raised Bed Gardening at the Ada Public Library this Saturday, February 28th at 1:00 pm. The library is at 320 North Main Street in Ada.
KENTON, OH – Students from Kenton High School and the Ohio Hi-Point (OHP) programs demonstrated exceptional professional skill and dedication at the 2026 Business Professionals of America (BPA) State Leadership Conference, held February 23rd and 24th at the Columbus Convention Center. Competing against the best and brightest from across Ohio, Kenton’s students secured several top-tier finishes, proving their readiness for the next level of competition. The atmosphere was electric as results were announced on the morning of the 24th, validating the months of technical practice […]
Ada Public Library The Ada Public Library has teamed up with Neighborhood Forest to give children a free tree to plant at home during Earth Week. Sign-ups are open through March 15th, with trees arriving the week of Earth Day, which is April 22. There are three ways to participate: • Register a child to receive a free tree (pick-up required, the library will contact you when your tree is ready for pick-up). • Purchase a tree to plant this […]
COLUMBUS, Ohio – Nearly 200 fire departments across the state will soon receive funding to better equip themselves to protect Ohio communities. The Ohio Department of Commerce Division of State Fire Marshal has announced the recipients of a first-of-its-kind Small County Volunteer Fire Department (SCVFD) Grant that was established during the 136th General Assembly via House Bill 96. A total of 190 departments across 49 Ohio counties have been awarded a total of $7,997,960 in funding through the grant program. A complete list of those […]
This morning, at approximately 1:00 a.m., the Hancock County METRICH Drug Task Force assisted by the Findlay Police Emergency Response Team (ERT) executed a narcotic search warrant at 2034 Elyria St. Findlay OH, 45840. The search of the residence yielded 11 ounces of suspected methamphetamine and multiple items indicative of drug trafficking. As a result of the search the following people were arrested and incarcerated at the Hancock County Justice Center: Tre Gerlach (26 year old)Findlay, OhioFresh Charge: Complicity […]
A Kenton woman was arraigned Tuesday in Hardin County Common Pleas Court on two counts of domestic violence and eight counts of endangering children. Kiera N. Browne was indicted on those charges earlier this month. According to court documents, several of the endangering children counts allege that Browne tortured or cruelly abused a then 9-year-old child. The offenses allegedly occurred July 10, 2025. Browne pleaded not guilty to all charges. Judge Steve Christopher set bond at $10,000 own recognizance. A […]
Photo: https://ridegobus.com/ A new GoBus stop coming to Kenton as part of a major network expansion launches on Monday, March 2. Kenton will be a stop on the new Red Line, which connects Toledo and Cincinnati. Photo: https://ridegobus.com/routes/ You can purchase tickets now for travel starting March 2 on the GoBus website, which is ridegobus.com. Routes typically operate twice daily, one northbound and one southbound trip. Coaches include free Wi-Fi, power outlets, extra legroom, and on-board restrooms. Riders can use […]
Patients move into University Hospital at the Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center on Sunday, February 22, 2026.Photo: The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center COLUMBUS, Ohio – This weekend marked a historic milestone for The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center as the first of more than 425 patients were moved through three dedicated routes into 820 spacious private rooms at the new University Hospital, 520 W. 10th Ave., Columbus. University Hospital was a decade in the making, and it stands out […]
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.
