A vehicle that was stolen in Hardin County over the weekend was located in Wyandot County Monday. According to the report from the Wyandot County Sheriff's Office, the vehicle was found at the Wharton Park. It appeared that the radio had been removed. The owners from Dunkirk were notified and arrived on the scene to claim the vehicle. The incident remains under investigation.
A Tiffin man was arrested following a domestic disturbance in Sycamore. According to the Wyandot County Sheriff's Office report, deputies were dispatched to the 400 block of South Griffith Street for active domestic with physical violence. Jimmy L. Hurst was placed under arrest for domestic violence.
Open Class entries are now being accepted for the 2019 Hardin County Fair. Those seeking the blue ribbon for crafts, vegetables or photos are encouraged to enter them now at hardio.fairwire.com. The deadline to enter is 11:59pm Friday August 16.
Amvets Post 1994 is holding its 10th Annual Poker Run on Saturday August 17. Sign up is at 10 that morning and it starts and ends at the Amvets at 417 West Espy Street in Kenton. The cost is $15 per rider and $5 per passenger. The first bike out will be at noon, and the last bike in is at 6. Free dinner will be served with sign-up or $8 each. Entertainment will be […]
The University of Northwestern Ohio is expanding its curriculum offerings with a new Associate’s Degree in Light-Duty Diesel Technology. Applications are currently being accepted with classes starting in August 2020. The University of Northwestern Ohio has offered Diesel Technology as a major since 1973. The program is nationally recognized for its excellence in preparing students for profitable careers following graduation. The expansion into the Light-Duty Diesel industry is a logical extension of an already successful program in order to produce […]
The Village of Alger is under a Boil Water Advisory until further notice. Water to the village was turned off Monday morning due to an emergency repair on the storm water project on County Road 90. Service was restored around 3 Monday afternoon. Residents should bring the water to a boil for at least one minute before consumption.
A pickup truck crashed on U.S. 68 just south of Kenton this (Monday) afternoon. No details are available at this time. WKTN was told that at least one person suffered only minor injuries as a result. As of late this afternoon, cleanup is wrapping up at the scene, and traffic is being maintained. More details are expected to be available Tuesday morning.
Hydrants in the Village of Forest are being flushed today. Residents may experience low water pressure during this time. Workers from the village's maintenance department are doing the work.
A theft from a vehicle was reported to Kenton police on Sunday. According to the report, someone entered a vehicle parked in the 400 block of North High Street and took a total of nine credit cards. The offense occurred sometime Saturday night to Sunday morning. No suspects were listed, and the incident remains under investigation.
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.