A Grant Celebration was held Thursday as the Hardin County Community Foundation awarded 2019 grants and scholarships. 137 grants were approved along with 5 scholarships. The total amount awarded was $157,698. The ceremony was held Thursday afternoon at the Armory in Kenton. Grants are awarded from interest earned on the Foundation's principal amount, which as of March stood at 6.9 million dollars.
A stretch of road in McDonald Township has been reopened following a project. According to the Hardin County Engineer’s Office, County Road 65 was reopened Thursday afternoon. 65 was closed between State Route 67 and County Road 150.
Ridgemont students were treated to a visit by the Exotic Zoo on Thursday. The Ridgemont Public Library arranged the visit. The Exotic Zoo provides a “Zoo” for the day. The subjects covered are: Endangered and Threatened Animals, Extinction, Unusual characteristics, habits, and mannerisms of each species, Destruction of the Rainforest and its effects on animal and human lives and more. The students were able to see a lot of animals and learn a lot about them during […]
Flood warnings are in effect for some areas in our region. The National Weather Service has issued a flood warning for Logan, Auglaize and southwestern Union County until 4:45 this afternoon. This after over 4 inches of rain fell in some places overnight. Law enforcement in those areas reported that flooding has occurred across the region, and numerous roads have been closed. In nearby Jackson Center in Shelby County, schools were closed in the area today […]
One person was sentenced recently in Hardin County Common Pleas Court. According to the document from Prosecutor Brad Bailey's Office: .Timothy J. Mullins was sentenced to 12 months in prison on one count of possession of heroin. The case was heard by Judge Scott Barrett.
A medical emergency forced a Life Flight Helicopter to land on State Route 309 Thursday night. Emergency crews were dispatched around 9:30pm to the 12,000 block of State Route 309 on a report of unresponsive male. The helicopter was requested to transport the man to an undisclosed hospital. 309 in that the area was closed for around a half hour for the helicopter to land and take off. Assistance was provided at the scene by the […]
A Kenton teenager was arrested on a warrant following an argument Thursday evening. According to the report from the Kenton Police Department, officers were dispatched to a residence in the 300 block of West Franklin Street in reference to an argument between two individuals. The caller believed the teenager was yelling at his child's mother, which was confirmed. During the investigation, it was discovered that the 17 year old had a warrant for his arrest, and he […]
American Legion Post No. 3 in Findlay donated $6,500, and St. Michael the Archangel Parish $2,200 toward a University of Findlay-affiliated fundraising effort to sponsor a service dog through K9s for Warriors for a veteran in need. The fundraiser was launched by Cpt. Louie Belluomini, a U.S. Army combat veteran who, along with his service dog, Star, is featured in the Emmy Award-winning documentary, “A New Leash on Life: The K9s for Warriors Story.” Belluomini’s challenges with Post Traumatic Stress […]
The Upper Sandusky Police Department is accepting applications for the position of full time Police Dispatcher. The duties include performing communication functions to dispatch police personnel to crimes in progress, crime scenes, accidents, and other incidents reported. Qualified applicants must have a high school diploma or GED equivalent, supplemented by experience operating telecommunication equipment. You must possess or be able to obtain L.E.A.D.S. certification within 60 days immediately following date of employment and may be required to obtain […]
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.