The 2019 Hardin County Fair Honorees are Gary and Patti Casteel. The Hardin County Agricultural Society will honor the couple for their many years of service to the Hardin County Fair. According to a release on the Hardin County Fair Facebook page, in the early 1970’s Gary worked after hours from his day time job at United Rural Electric with setting poles and re-wiring jobs at the Fairgrounds. He started helping out with electrical work in May of […]
COLUMBUS, Ohio, July 15, 2019 — Ohio agricultural producers who lost property due to recent natural disasters may be eligible for U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) physical loss loans. The Farm Service Agency (FSA) offers these low-interest loans to agricultural producers in 21 Ohio counties, the primary damaged area, who incurred losses due excessive rain, flash flooding, flooding, hail, high winds, lightning and tornadoes that occurred between Nov. 1, 2018 and June 13, 2019. Approval is limited to applicants who […]
The Marysville Division of Police has partnered with The Hope Center to present a Women's Self Defense Training class on August 6, 2019 from 12:30PM to 3:00PM in Marysville. Participants will learn basic defense techniques and responded to help stay safe throughout the day. Space is limited, and since the classes fill up quick, early registration is recommended. The class is free, and to register contact the Marysville Division of Police.
COLUMBUS, Ohio (July 16, 2019) – Not all tools designed to help break car windows in an emergency work on all types of glass, according to a new AAA study. Consumers should be aware of what type of car windows they have and develop a plan for exiting the vehicle, in case they become trapped. In 2017, nearly 21,000 vehicles caught fire or became partially of fully submerged in water, across the U.S., resulting in 1,800 deaths. Incidents like these […]
The Marion Police Department will be hosting another Hot Dogs and Heroes Event at McKinley Park from 5:30-7 this evening. Free hot dogs and drinks will be provided to the children in attendance. The event offers great food and fun interaction with Marion Police Department Officers. Those attending are encouraged to get there early as "The Wall that Heals" will be coming down Delaware Avenue at approximately 4:30 this afternoon. Delaware Avenue near Vernon Heights at […]
The cause of the July 4 death of a Mt. Blanchard man has been released by the Hancock County Sheriff's Office. The Findlay Courier reported that 22 year old Boe N. Bushong died from a single gunshot wound to the chest. A person wanted for questioning in the shooting, 29 year old Ashlie Velasquez was arrested over the weekend in Findlay. So far, she has been charged with tampering with evidence. The incident remains under investigation.
WASHINGTON, July 11, 2019 – The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Farm Service Agency (FSA) opened enrollment for the Dairy Margin Coverage (DMC) program on June 17 and has started issuing payments to producers who purchased coverage. Producers can enroll through Sept. 20, 2019. “Times have been especially tough for dairy farmers, and while we hope producers’ margins will increase, the Dairy Margin Coverage program is providing support at a critical time for many in the industry,” said Bill Northey, USDA […]
The meeting of Kenton City Council's Finance Committee for this evening has been cancelled. Chairman David Beazley said the cancellation is necessary due to several people not being able to attend, The meeting was scheduled for 5:30 this evening.
Marion, Ohio – July 15, 2019 – The Palace Academy of the Arts, located at the historic Marion Palace Theatre, 276 West Center Street in downtown Marion, is a performing arts program of the Marion Palace Theatre. Returning to the curriculum this summer is the popular “Set the Stage” theatre camp, which runs July 22-July 26 and July 29-August 2. Camp meets daily from 9:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Registration deadline is one week before the first class. Entering its […]
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.