The average price for a gallon of gas in Hardin County today was up 17 cents compared to last week. AAA reported that the average price for a gallon of regular grade gas is $2.67, compared to $2.50 last Monday. That is still the cheapest price in the region. Union County at $2.87 a gallon was the most expensive. The statewide average per gallon is at $2.74 and the national average is $2.75 a gallon.
COLUMBUS – Due to the extreme weather that has taken a devastating toll on parts of Ohio, Treasurer Robert Sprague today announced he has re-opened the application period for the Ag-LINK program. Through this round of applications, farm operators and agribusiness owners based in Ohio can receive a 2% interest rate reduction on loans up to $150,000. Ag-LINK can provide significant savings and much needed relief to farmers and agribusinesses impacted by recent storms and floods. “Agriculture is the backbone […]
The 2019 Logan County Fair got started Sunday and will run through this Saturday July 13 at the fairgrounds in Bellefontaine. Tonight is Carload Night. After 4 this afternoon, admission is $20 per car load. General admission is $5 through Thursday and $7 for Friday and Saturday. This Wednesday is Senior Citizens Day with free admission for seniors.
A theft was reported at Shoe Sensation in Kenton on Sunday. According to the report, officers were dispatched to the store around 4:30 Sunday to investigate. A pair of boots valued at just under $86 was allegedly stolen by a named suspect. So far no charges have been filed.
A reminder that U.S. 68, which is Fontaine Street in the City of Kenton, between Espy Street and Letson Avenue closed this morning for approximately five days for storm sewer repairs. Traffic is being detoured onto Letson Avenue, State Route 31, which is Main Street and Carrol Street back to U.S. 68. The work is being performed by the city of Kenton.
Safe Routes to School in the village of Carey (PID: 106346) – The village of Carey, in partnership with ODOT, is proposing a Safe Routes to School project that will include installation of new sidewalks, repair of existing sidewalks, and installation of crosswalks, signage, and lighting upgrades to help provide a safer travel route for pedestrians in the community. These improvements are planned along several roadways in the village, including Crabapple Drive, Memorial Park Boulevard and Glenn Street, in addition […]
KENTON-Hardin Co. Soroptimist International congratulates Club 250 winner Ross Lohrber for week 32, he will receive $100. Club 250 is a fundraiser that helps to award scholarships to local women and girls. Week 1-48 win $100. Week 49-50 win $125,week 51 wins $250, and Week 52 wins $500. Winning tickets drawn week 1-48 will have their tickets put back in for future drawings. Winning tickets drawn after week 48 do not go back in. Weekly winners will be announced and […]
The theft of a firearm was reported to Kenton police over the weekend. According to the report, officers were dispatched to a residence in the 300 block of North Detroit Street, where they discovered that a .45 caliber handgun had been stolen. The value of the gun was listed at $550. The incident is under investigation.
Two people were arrested on warrants over the weekend. 34 year Nikia Baker, of Sidney, was arrested in the 200 block of South Leighton Street on a warrant out of the Hancock County Sheriff's Office. He was transported to Williamstown and released to the custody of a Hancock County Sheriff's deputy. 30 year old Lester Cornish was arrested at his residence on Grape Street. He had warrants through Hardin County Municipal Court and the Hardin and Huron County […]
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.