The Village of Ada is accepting applications for the seasonal, part-time position of Pool Manager for the Village swimming pool. Starting wage for the position is $18.50 per hour. Applications will be accepted until October 14 or until the position is filled. For information about qualifications and duties as well as how to submit an application, please click here.
COLUMBUS, OHIO – The Public Utilities Commission of Ohio (PUCO) yesterday issued its Special Reconnect Order for the upcoming winter heating season. The Special Reconnect Order helps Ohioans served by PUCO-regulated utilities reconnect or maintain electric and natural gas service during the winter heating season between Oct. 12, 2026 through April 16, 2027. Any residential customer of a PUCO-regulated electric or natural gas utility may take advantage of the provisions contained in the order once per winter heating season. Last winter heating season, more than 227,637 Ohioans used the Special Reconnect Order. […]
A Marysville woman was injured after an accident involving an E-Bike Wednesday afternoon in Marysville. According to the report from the Marysville Police Department, 30-year-old Catherine Webb was operating the bike at the top speed of 20 miles per hour while traveling south on North Maple Street. When she attempted to exit the road and turn into a park, the bike struck the curb on the sidewalk, and Webb was thrown over the handlebars. She was transported to Memorial Hospital […]
Ohio Northern University celebrated six exceptional graduates during its recent 2026 Homecoming and Reunion Weekend. Hanley Wheeler, Angela Phares, Josh Barrickman, Judge William Zimmerman, Dr. Karen Kier, and Doug Leuthold were presented with Distinguished Alumni Awards. It was in recognition of their outstanding professional achievements and dedicated service to their alma mater. You can read more about each award recipient by clicking here.
Benjamin Logan Local School District BELLEFONTAINE, Ohio — A project inspired by a 50-year-old time capsule is giving a group of Benjamin Logan students the opportunity to leave their own piece of history for the future. In spring 2026, Benjamin Logan Elementary fourth graders participated in a “Future Me” letter project in conjunction with the opening of the former West Mansfield Elementary time capsule, which had been buried in 1976. Students wrote letters capturing what it was like to be […]
Kenton-Hardin County Soroptimist International is scheduled to meet on October 1. The meeting will start at 1:00 pm at the Hardin Northern Public Library in Dunkirk. Shirley Green and Karen Kier will hostess. This will be a swap night for any Soroptimist items that anyone wishes to bring for a giveaway. Guests are always welcome to attend the meetings.
Marion Technical College Marion Technical College is hosting a Big Tent and Nursing 5K event this Saturday, October 3. The 12th Annual Nursing 5K is set to begin at 9:00 am, and the Big Tent event will run from 11:00 am until 2:00 pm Saturday at 1467 Mt. Vernon Avenue in Marion, and it is open to the public. There will be Columbus Zoo animals, an Esports experience, food trucks, live music, fishing on the campus pond, inflatables and more. […]
Hardin County Fair Junior Fair exhibitors are being informed that it's time to pick up your 2026 Hardin County Fair sale premium checks. They can be picked up in the Fair Secretary’s Office on Saturday, October 10 from 9am until noon, and Wednesday, November 4 from 9am to 6pm. Regular office hours are Wednesdays and Fridays from 9am to 4pm, October 14 through November 20. All checks must be cashed by the end of November or they will be voided.
Hardin County Chamber and Business Alliance shined its latest Tourism Spotlight on the Gene Autry Mural Park. The area features a larger-than-life commemorative mural of Autry and his iconic horse, Champion. Nestled in a tranquil garden setting, it’s the perfect spot to unwind with a good book or enjoy takeout from a local restaurant. Gene Autry Mural Park is located on the corner of West Franklin and Market Streets in Kenton.
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.
