Alger Public Library The Seed Library is open at the Alger Public Library. It is for everyone, and no library card is required. You can visit the library to browse the huge selection and take home free seed packages to start your garden. Alger Public Library There is a limit of 5 seed packets per visit. If you get seeds from the Alger Public Library and send in pictures once they start growing, you can earn a free coffee or […]
Hardin County OSU Extension Master Gardeners Hardin County Master Gardeners recently planted two Oak Trees at the Friendship Gardens. These trees were planted for the America 250 Year Celebration. Officials also gave thanks to those who helped make the event a success. The Master Gardeners will also be having a Summer Garden program to talk about the Oak Trees on June 16th. It will be held at the Friendship Gardens located at 960 West Kohler Street in Kenton.
Hardin County Chamber & Business Alliance Hardin County Chamber and Business Alliance shined its latest Tourism Spotlight on Market on Main. The local farmer’s market offers a wide range of vendors offering seasonal produce, baked goods, homemade dog treats, one-of-a-kind crafts, and more. Market on Main operates at the corner of Main and Ohio Streets in Kenton in the parking lot behind Middlefield Bank. The 2026 Market Season is on the 2nd and 4th Saturday of the month from May […]
Wings - Support and Recovery Wings-Support and Recovery continues its work as a peer recovery organization. The nonprofit's staff and volunteers have lived experience with mental health or addiction challenges themselves, so when you walk through the doors, you're not talking to someone reading from a textbook, you're talking to someone who truly gets it, because they've been there too. They offer peer support, weekly support groups, shower and laundry access and more. They have locations in Kenton, Lima, and […]
Wapakoneta Police Department The Wapakoneta Police Department introduced its new police officer Tuesday. Gabrelle “Gabby” Dulebohn recently completed her Basic Peace Officer Training Program at Wright State University Lake Campus Police Academy. Her dream of becoming a police officer began at an early age after watching a K9 demonstration. She proudly served in the U.S. Army from 2017 to 2022 and continues her service in the Reserves. Officer Dulebohn will be going through field training with Sergeant Cody Jenkins on […]
The owners of a Findlay-based food truck and Kellogg’s have reached an agreement resulting in discontinuation of the name 'Leggo my eggroll'. On their Facebook page, the owners stated that their focus stays centered on serving exceptional food and providing outstanding service to their community and surrounding areas. All events moving forward will be conducted under the name Wok.Up.Street Hibachi. Kellogg filed a lawsuit in late June of 2025 claiming copyright infringement on their “L’Eggo my Eggo,” which is used […]
The Hancock County Sheriff’s Office says a former Riverdale Local Schools staff member is now facing an assault charge following an incident earlier this month involving a student.Deputies with the Hancock County Sheriff’s Office responded to Riverdale Local Schools on April 14th after a reported assault at the district’s K–12 building. According to a release, on April 14, 2026, at approximately 2:59 p.m., deputies with the Hancock County Sheriff’s Office responded to Riverdale Local Schools, located at 20613 State Route […]
Kenton City Council conducted its 8th regular session of the year Monday evening. Judge Andrew Tudor presented the Court's Annual Report to Council. Judge Tudor noted that his term began January 1 this year, and the transition has been very smooth. He credits his staff for their assistance in making that possible. He said he is continuing to round-up his team with two well-known attorneys who will serve as of acting judges, who will sit in for him when he […]
Riverdale Local Schools announced the resignation of K–12 Assistant Principal Nathan Sorg following last nights BOE meeting, referencing an incident that occurred at the district’s K–12 office on April 14, 2026. According to a statement released by Superintendent Greg Rossman, the district promptly reported the incident to the Hancock County Sheriff’s Department and placed Sorg on administrative leave while both law enforcement and an internal district investigation were conducted. During the course of the investigation, Sorg submitted his resignation. The […]
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.
