Opening day for the Kenton Swimming Pool has been delayed by a day. After being forced to postpone opening due to low air and water temperatures over the Memorial Day weekend, the Kenton Swimming Pool was set to open for the season Friday, however the temperature of the water is still too low. The hope is that with sun and temperatures in the 80's on Friday, that will solve that problem. The plan is now for the pool to open […]
Graphic Packaging in Kenton is holding on-site open interviews. That will take place every Friday in the month of June. The hours are 9-11am and 2-3pm. They are located at 1300 South Main Street in Kenton. Interested parties should complete an online application prior to the event by visiting graphic pkg.com. Graphic Packaging has immediate direct hire opportunities for blanker operators and packers. These positions start at $16.00/hour up to $19.00/hour depending on the position. All new hires receive paid […]
(COLUMBUS, Ohio)—Ohio Governor Mike DeWine and Lt. Governor Jon Husted today provided the following updates on Ohio's response to the COVID-19 pandemic.OHIO VAX-A-MILLION Ohio Vax-A-Million's newest winners joined Governor DeWine this morning to discuss why they chose to be vaccinated and their excitement of being selected during this week's drawing. Jonathan Carlyle from Toledo in Lucas County won this week's $1 million prize, and Zoie Vincent from Mayfield Village in Cuyahoga County won this week's college scholarship prize. "I actually […]
No information has been released concerning an accident that occurred late Tuesday night in Kenton. Kenton Police Chief Dennis Musser could only confirm that it was a roll over crash and involved two vehicles. The crash occurred on Detroit Street in the city. More information could be released later tonight or by Thursday morning.
Two people were taken into custody on outstanding warrants this past Memorial Day by deputies from the Union County Sheriff's Office. According to the Daily Media Release, a deputy met with a Richwood Police Officer and took custody of 35 year old Joseph A. Miller, of Richwood, on an outstanding warrant. Later in the day, a deputy met with a Hardin County Sheriff's Office deputy and took custody of 22 year old Cole A. Duncan, of Urbana, on an outstanding […]
The Upper Scioto Valley Local School District has an anticipated Maintenance opening for the 2021-2022 school year. The position is for 220 days, eight hours per day. Qualified and interested persons should apply in writing to the Office of the Superintendent by the close of business on June 11, 2021. For more info on this position and others positions at USV visit: usvschools.org
After a year of scaled back fairs in 2020, the 2021 full fair season is upon us. The Paulding County Fair is the first in the state and runs June 12-19. In our region, the Marion County Fair runs from June 28 through July 3. The Logan County Fair is July 11 through the 17. The Union County Fair runs from July 25 through the 31. The Ohio State Fair will go from July 28 through August 8. The Auglaize […]
Ohio Northern University is celebrating its sesquicentennial. The university was founded in 1871 as a teacher’s college but has evolved into one of the top universities in the Midwest. H.S. Lehr established the Northwestern Ohio Normal School, the school's original name. His vision was that graduates would take their knowledge, skills and intellect into the world to serve the larger society. To mark the 150 years of existence, the entire academic year has been packed with fun and engaging programs […]
The non-profit group Love INC will hold a golf scramble on Saturday June 26. The shotgun start will be at 9 that morning at Memorial Park Golf Course in Kenton. The cost to enter includes green fees and cart rental, lunch and donation to Love in the Name of Christ. Team cash prizes include $400 for 1st place, $250 for second and $100 for third place. For more information and for registration forms, call Love INC at 419-674-4651.
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.