Bluffton University Bluffton University has released the latest edition of its alumni magazine, which features profiles of the 2026 Hall of Fame inductees. They are Jeremy Best, from the Class of 1996, who made his mark in basketball, and Lori Schwieterman, from the Class of 1983, who's most notable success came in volleyball. You can read more about them, as well as view the entire online magazine, by clicking here.
SPRINGFIELD, Ohio — Agents with the Ohio Investigative Unit, along with the Clark County Sheriff’s Office, executed four search warrants July 2 at four Clark County businesses for selling illegal and unregulated drug products. This operation follows a months-long joint investigation sparked by citizen complaints regarding illegal sales at the locations. The search warrants were executed at the following Springfield locations: Krazy Daze, 3674 E. National Rd. Krazy Daze, 1062 Upper Valley Pike Tobacco and Vape Shop, 154 S. Tuttle […]
Forest-Jackson Public Library Forest-Jackson Public Library is holding its annual Art Gallery Thursday through Saturday next week. The hours will be 10am until 7pm on July 16, 10am until 4pm on the 17th, and 10am until 1pm on the 18th. Artists in the tri-county area of Hardin, Hancock and Wyandot are invited to share their art. To register, call the library at 419-273-2400 or visit them at 102 West Lima Street in Forest.
Hardin Northern Local School District The Hardin Northern Volleyball Skills Camp is scheduled for July 15-17. The camp is for children in grades 3rd-6th. The cost of the camp is $25 per player. Students do not have to attend Hardin Northern to go to the camp. To register, scan the QR Code on the flyer.
Registration is currently open for the Hardin County Fair Prince and Princess. Participants must be between 5-8 years old as of January 1 of the current year. The purpose of this program is to recognize county youth that are not yet old enough to participate in the Hardin County Junior Fair. The funds from this contest will be used to fund scholarships for the Hardin County Fair King & Queen. Applications must be in by Wednesday, July 15. Ticket sales […]
Hardin County Historical Museums, Inc. The Hardin County Historical Museums' Back in Time at the Barn event will take place next week. It will be held Saturday, July 18 at the Hardin County Heritage Center, located at 14380 County Road 140 in Kenton. The event will take place from 10:00 a.m. until 4:00 p.m. that day. You can celebrate America 250 with a day of living history, hands-on activities, historic demonstrations, and family fun. They will honor the men and […]
Tree Town Festival This is the weekend for the Tree Town Festival in Forest. At 4:30 this afternoon, the 21st Annual Car, Truck, Motorcycle Cruise-In and Rally registration begins and the Main Food Pavilion will open. That will be followed by the opening of Greasy Spoon and rides and games from EGO Amusements will start at 5:00 p.m. Parade line-up will be at 5:30 at the soccer fields, and is set to step off at 6:30 p.m. Numerous activities will […]
Ridgemont Local Schools will be holding the July Regular Board Meeting on Thursday, July 16. It will start at 5:30 pm in the Math Room, which is room number 304. The school is located at located at 560 West Taylor Street in Mt. Victory.
Tree Town Festival FOREST- Jim and Marie Forney have been named grand marshals of the Forest Tree Town Festival Parade that will step off this evening at 6:30pm. The Tree Town Festival Committee saluted the Forneys for their steadfast dedication to the betterment of Forest. They are the owners of Forney Sales and Service, started by Jim’s parents, Leta and Wayne Forney. Jum purchased the lawn mower sales and service business from his mom in 1992. Committee member Raegan Hastings […]
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.
