Hardin County EMA Director Jake Burgbacher and the National Weather Service have announced that the storm spotter training class for this evening has been cancelled. Burgbacher said the decision was made due to the threat of severe weather this evening. He said they didn't want anyone to be out and put themselves in harms way. He added that the training class will be rescheduled. In the event of severe weather, Burgbacher said if and when it is […]
The 2019 campaign of United Way of Hardin County came up short of its goal, but not because of a lack of effort. At the Annual Meeting held this morning, it was announced that just over $188,500 was pledged. The goal was $220,000. Executive Director Darlene Foreman said the 21 partner agencies will be receiving their share of just over $155,000. The first payment should be sent out Friday. Several industries, including Honda of America and McCullough […]
A Ridgeway man was among two people injured in a crash that occurred this morning on State Route 347 in Logan County. WPKO Radio reported that 32 year old John Payer was driving a car on 347 and a pickup being operated by 21 year old Austin Ehrman, of Columbus, was traveling in the opposite direction. One of the vehicles went left of center causing a collision. Troopers from the Marysville Post of the Ohio State Patrol have […]
Marion, Ohio — Sharon Putney, a student at Marion Technical College, has been named a 2019 New Century Transfer Pathway Scholar and will receive a $2,250 scholarship. New Century Transfer Pathway Scholars are selected based on their academic accomplishments, leadership, activities, and how they extend their intellectual talents beyond the classroom. Over 2,000 students were nominated from more than 1,200 college campuses across the country. Only one New Century Transfer Pathway Scholar is selected from each state. Putney, who graduated […]
COLUMBUS, Ohio (March 14, 2019) – A year after a number of high-profile automated vehicle (AV) incidents, 71 percent of people remain afraid to ride in fully self-driving vehicles, according to AAA’s annual automated vehicle survey. While overall AV sentiment has not yet returned to what it was prior to these incidents (63 percent), AAA believes testing, experience and education will help boost consumer acceptance. “Automated vehicle technology is evolving on a very public stage, and as a result, it […]
A new Treasurer was hired by the Ridgemont School District. It was announced at a special meeting Wednesday evening that Melissa Pollom was hired by the Board of Education. She was given a three year contract to manage the district's finances beginning April 8. Pollom spent the past ten years as Assistant to the Treasurer at Tolles Career and Technical Center. The Board thanked K-12 Business Consulting for assisting with the treasurer search. Pollom will […]
Fatal traffic crashes have risen sharply this year as compared to last year in Hancock County. According to a release from the Findlay Post of the Ohio State Patrol, in the first three months of 2019, there have been six fatal traffic crashes resulting in nine deaths. There was one fatality during the same time in 2018, and 11 fatalities throughout the entire year. The fatal crashes this year can be contributed to three factors – unsafe speed, […]
Hardin County – The second annual Hardin County Goat Banquet will be held on Saturday, March 30 at the Family Center of the Christian Missionary Alliance Church located at 15436 State Route 309 in Kenton. Registration and seating will open at 5:00 pm with the public invited. Supper and the speaker will begin at 5:30 pm. There is no cost, as each family is asked to bring a side dish and/or dessert. The main dishes, drinks, and table service will […]
The Hardin Soil and Water Conservation District is taking orders for its annual pond fish sale. The following fingerling species are available: .Largemouth Bass (2”-3”) .Bluegill (2”-4”) .Hybrid Bluegill (2”-4”) .Channel Catfish (4”-5”) .White Amur (8”-10”) .Yellow Perch (2”-3”) .Redear Sunfish (2”-4”) .Fathead Minnows (2”-3”) The fish are sold individually. The deadline for orders is 4:00 p.m., Friday, April 5, 2019. All orders must be picked up at 2:30 p.m., on Thursday, April 11th. Customers will need to bring a […]
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.