The Ada Police Department is in the process of accepting applications for the position of part-time Police Officer. The Village of Ada is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Those interested may send a resume to 115 W. Buckeye, Ada, Ohio 45810 or pick up an application at the Ada Police Department, Monday thru Friday from 8:00 am - 4:30 pm.
The Ohio State Beauty Academy is excited to announce a student talent showcase taking place Thursday, March 21, 2019 with the theme “The Secret Garden”. This Avant-Garde showcase will feature hairstyles inspired by the buds, blooms, and rainbow of colors that make up flowers found in gardens around the country. The hairstyles will be paired with creative makeup applications, nail art, and costume designs. The showcase will take place at the UNOH Event Center with doors opening at 6:00pm. The […]
A crash occurred in downtown Kenton Wednesday afternoon. According to information on the Kenton Police Department Daily Log Sheet, the crash occurred on Detroit near Columbus Street at just before 2:30pm. Rachael Bethel, of Kenton, was cited for an assured clear distance ahead violation. No other information is available on the crash at this time.
A former Marion school color guard instructor was arrested Wednesday for allegedly sending nude photos to a minor. According to a release from the Marion Police Department, officers arrested 27 year old Alexander Freeman on Wednesday after a search warrant was executed at his house. He has been charged with disseminating matter harmful to juveniles. The incident has been under investigation since late February after a complaint was received by the Marion Harding School Resource Officer concerning […]
COLUMBUS, OHIO (March 6, 2019) – The Public Utilities Commission of Ohio (PUCO) today accepted the results of AEP Ohio’s wholesale auction that will determine its default generation rates through May 2020. The auction, held on March 5, 2019, secured a one-year product to supply electricity to AEP Ohio’s utility customers. The auction resulted in six winning bidders and an average clearing price of $46.63 per megawatt hour (MWh) for the delivery period of June 2019 through May 2020. The […]
The Findlay Police Department assisted The Lansing Michigan Police Department for an arson investigation. According to a press release from the Findlay Police Department, Officers were sent to the Econo Lodge on Emma St. in Findlay to attempt to locate the suspect in a Lansing arson case. Officers located the suspect, Jeffery A Bryant, age 41, of Grand Ledge, Michigan. Through the investigation officers obtained a search warrant for the hotel room and Jeffery's vehicle. The search resulted in the […]
The Hardin County Chamber and Business Alliance released it’s upcoming agenda. On March 15th they will be holding their Economic Development Meeting at 8am. The breakfast will be held at the Kenton Elks. RSVPS are appreciated by calling 419-673-4131. And today is the last day to join the Hardin County Student Job and Career Fair. The event will be held on March 19th from 8:30 am until 12:30pm. You can call 419-673-4131 or email alliance@hccba.com to participate.
A burglary was reported in Kenton on Tuesday. According to the report from the Police Department, an unknown suspect entered a home in the 400 block of North Cherry Street sometime overnight Monday evening into Tuesday morning. A flat screen TV and sound bar were taken from the residence while the victim was away from the house. The report showed no forced entry a 1st floor door.
The University of Findlay is celebrating its 50th anniversary of International Night, and the Wallen family that started it all. This year’s International Night, which is free and open to the public, will be held from 5:30-8 p.m. Friday, March 29 in Koehler Fitness and Recreation Complex on North Main Street. The intercultural celebration for those of all ages is one of the most popular and anticipated events on campus. About 1,500 flock to Koehler to travel the globe courtesy […]
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.