A Fostoria woman was arrested by police in that city on a warrant in Wyandot County. According to the report from the Wyandot County Sheriff's Office, a deputy was dispatched to the intersection of US 23 and US 224, where he met with a Fostoria Police Officer and took custody of Meghan M. Bennett. She was taken to the Wyandot County Jail on the original charge of aggravated possession of drugs. Bennett is being held pending an […]
Kenton, Ohio – May 9, 2019 – On July 19, Many participants will join together at the annual Relay For Life of Hardin County at the Kenton Courthouse square to help the American Cancer Society attack cancer from every angle. The event starts at 6 pm and will last until midnight. The theme this year is Christmas in July. The American Cancer Society is the cause fighting cancer on every front; standing shoulder to shoulder with cancer patients and those […]
The 24th Mid-Ohio Classic Scooter Swap Meet is scheduled to take place May 15-18 at the Hardin County Fairgrounds in Kenton. You will be able to Buy, Sell and Trade all makes and models of machines 25 years and older. The event features group Scooter rides, Poker Run and Show Trophies. A free Hot Dog Picnic Dinner on Friday evening May 17, and an opportunity to hang out with your favorite scooter fanatics.
The Hardin Northern High School Cheerleaders are putting on a fundraiser to raise money for cheer camp. Slice the Price Domino's Pizza cards can be purchased for $10 from any cheerleader. The card will get you buy one get one free pizza and can be used multiple times through December 31, 2019! You can buy 5 pizzas and get 5 free. The sale ends Friday May 10th.
Forest Garage Sale Days start today in the village. Multiple addresses in Forest as well as several addresses in the country will be participating. The sales run through Saturday May 11. The Church in the Park Committee will be selling grilled hamburgers, brats and hot dogs in the Martin's Meat Mart parking lot today and Friday from 9am until 2pm.
President Laura Ferguson welcomed 22 members and guests Melissa Ridinger, Ashlinn Anthony, Cheryl Fout, and Barb Flory to the Kenton & Hardin County Soroptimist International meeting on May 2 at Our Savior’s Lutheran Church of Kenton. Ferguson thanked the committee of Jodi Dearth, Cam Hemmerly, and Danette Hommel. The group enjoyed some appetizers during social time and then began the meeting at 6 p.m. Norma Frederick led the group in the Pledge of Allegiance. Pres. Ferguson introduced 2010-2012 SI Governor […]
The Marion County Board of Developmental Disabilities levy failed by a razor thin margin Tuesday. There were 2736 votes against the 1.7 mill levy. 2708 voted yes. Three other money issues were passed in the Primary Election. The Marion Township Road District additional 1.5 mill levy passed 574-517. The Pleasant Local School District 1% income tax levy passed 1088 in favor, 815 against. The River Valley Local School District 1% income tax levy passed 1083-936.
A new corrections officer was welcomed by the Allen County Sheriff's Office today. Dana Houston is a graduate of Lima Senior High School and Western Michigan University. He served for 15 years in the U.S. Army, which included several deployments. Houston is an avid track fan, and coaches cross-country and track and field at several local high schools.
The University of Findlay is pleased to announce the winners of the 2019 Outstanding Undergraduate Faculty Advisor of the Year award. The award, developed by the Academic Advising Committee, recognizes a faculty member from each college who has had a positive influence on undergraduate students through academic advising. In the award’s inaugural year, the university received 43 nominations from students, and a winner was selected from each of the University’s six colleges after careful review by a committee. This year’s winner […]
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.