Amvets Riders 1994 is looking for a local plumber who would be willing to work for a discount rate to help out an 83 year old Army Veteran. The veteran hasn't had hot water for 15 years. Amvets Riders have received almost everything to get his Kitchen sink, Bathroom sink, and shower back in working condition. He lives in a house trailer, but all piping is already exposed inside. Amvets […]
The Ohio State Highway Patrol's Training Academy became only the 19th law enforcement training organization in the state to be recognized as a STAR Academy. That recognition came late last week from Ohio Attorney General Dave Yost. The achievement is given to law enforcement academies who go above and beyond the requirements of basic training.
The Lupus Foundation of America, Greater Ohio, has teamed up five other organizations for its first in-person summit in three years. MetroHealth Medical Center, GSK, Us in Lupus, the Ohio Commission on Minority Health, and the Ohio Department of Health will join the Ohio lupus community for the free event. It will take place on Saturday, September 16 at 10:00 AM at MetroHealth Medical Center in Cleveland. It will include […]
COLUMBUS—State Representative Jon Cross (R-Kenton) is pleased to announce that the City of Kenton will receive an Ohio BUILDS (Broadband, Utilities, and Infrastructure for Local Development Success) Water Infrastructure Grant. Kenton, located in Hardin County, will receive a $5,000,000 in funding to complete phase 2 of water infrastructure improvements to Kenton’s Historic Courthouse District. Improvements include updates to nine blocks of downtown’s sewer, storm, and water mains. “Water infrastructure is […]
The City of Kenton and the Village of Forest will benefit from a total $135 million in grants that will support 90 critical water infrastructure projects in 64 counties throughout the state. The annoucement was made in a release from Governor Mike DeWine this morning. The City of Kenton will receive a $5,000,000 grant for phase 2 water improvements to Kenton’s downtown infrastructure. The downtown sewer, storm and water mains […]
One person was injured after multiple gunshots were fired at a gathering in Lima Wednesday night. According to a release from the Lima Police Department, officers were dispatched at around 11:45 pm to the 1000 block of East North Street in that city. The officers discovered that at least one individual attending the gathering was shot. 21 year old I’tazia Harris sustained non-life threatening wounds after being struck in the […]
What's being called exciting news for the City of Kenton will be announced Friday morning. State Representative Jon Cross will make the joint announcement with Kenton Mayor Lynn Webb. It will be held in Council Chambers in the Kenton City Building. WKTN will cover the press conference, and have more on this story on Friday.
The WKTN Radio Day Auction has been in Hardin County for many years helping local nonprofits. This year, the auction will be helping Safe Haven of Hardin County and Heartbeat of Hardin County. The auction will be held on August 12th on WKTN radio and video on social media. The auction will go from 9 am to 3 pm with a half hour off around noon. More items are being […]
The Upper Scioto Valley School's Krispy Kreme Doughnuts Fundraiser continues. Orders are due by this Monday July 24. A dozen original glazed doughnuts is $10 and a dozen specialty doughnuts is $12. Orders can be picked up July 28 from 5 until 7pm at the Fieldhouse Lobby. The proceeds benefit the Upper Scioto Valley Junior High and High school Cheer Programs.