The policy regarding the minimum attendance needed for the Kenton Swimming Pool to remain open for any given day was announced. If the attendance number is 12 people or under, the pool will be closed for the remainder of the day. In many cases, the weather does not cooperate, and they must close. All announcements will be communicated.
The 2021 Hardin Northern Girls Basketball Camp was held June 1 - 3. 33 girls in grades kindergarten through 6 participated. Campers worked on ball handling, passing, shooting and defensive skills. They also played 3 on 3 games and competed in dribbling and passing relays. The Junior High and High School girls basketball team helped in running the camp.
Motorists are being reminded to watch for motorcycles as you travel. You should watch your blind spots closely, double-check your mirrors and use extra caution during left turns. If the weather turns rainy suddenly, give riders extra space. You should also be aware of the dangers motorcyclists face riding at night as well.
The Allen County Sheriff's Office is hosting a blood donation drive Wednesday June 9. The American Red Cross Bloodmobile will be set up in front of the Main Office located at 333 North Main Street in Lima. The hours are 11am until 5pm. To register for the blood drive, visit redcrossblood.org
The Auglaize County D.A.R.E. Program will be hosting a golf fundraiser at Northmoor Golf Course on June 27th. All money raised will assist in drug prevention programs throughout the year. Contact Northmoor Golf Course to Register and for your tee- time. The cost $33.50 per person, which includes: a Golf Cart, 18 Holes of golf and a meal. If you have any questions or would like to inquire about sponsorship opportunities, contact Deputy Mitch Karner 419-739-6565.
(COLUMBUS, Ohio)—With approximately 200,000 doses of Johnson & Johnson vaccine in Ohio set to expire on June 23, Governor Mike DeWine issued an urgent communication to vaccine providers today asking them to distribute as many doses as possible to eligible Ohioans, as quickly as possible. Governor DeWine also is appealing to Ohioans who have not been vaccinated yet: “The time to act is now.” “For Ohioans who have been waiting to get their vaccine, I urge you to take action […]
Columbus, OH (June 8, 2021) – Cataract is the world's leading cause of blindness, accounting for approximately 42 percent of all cases of blindness in all nations. In the United States, more than 25 million Americans are estimated to have cataract, according to the report “Future of Vision: Forecasting the Prevalence and Costs of Vision Problems.” As the population in America continues to age, the number of cataract cases are projected to increase by 50 percent to 38.5 million by […]
A vicious dog attack sent three people to the hospital in Marion over the weekend. According to a release, a Marion Police officer was traveling in the 400 block of Windsor Street when he observed a man with a hatchet and a woman screaming in a nearby yard. Thinking this may be a domestic dispute, the officer stopped but then realized that there was a loose pitbull dog that had attacked multiple people. The dog then bit the officer’s thigh […]
Weber Hall on the campus of Ohio Northern University in Ada is sporting a new selfie wall. The graphic was added to celebrate ONU's sesquicentennial. Some students have been posing in front of the wall and then sharing the pictures as part of the celebration. You don't have to be on campus though to share the fun. You can post a selfie in ONU gear or share a special memory on Instagram using the hashtag #Loyal Forever To Dear ONU […]
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.