Photo: Hardin County Historical Museums, Inc.: Barb Wingfield The Hardin County Historical Museums Heritage Center is the recipient of the Friends of Ohio Barns $2500 Barn Preservation Award. That will assist them in fixing barn doors. The two big end doors have become very very difficult to open and close. The Heritage Center has a total of 4 buildings and one caboose on the grounds.
Ridgemont FFA There was big news Monday from the Ridgemont FFA chapter. It was announced that Connor Eckstein was the recipient of a $10,000 National FFA Scholarship. He was awarded the FFA Future Leaders 4-Year College Scholarship that is sponsored by Tractor Supply Company. The achievement is a testament to Eckstein’s hard work, leadership, and dedication to agriculture and his future.
*Updated times on 5/23/26* The Memorial Day Parade in Kenton, presented by the City of Kenton Government, Kenton Lions Club, Rescue Grove Chapel Committee and Kenton Historic Courthouse District, will take place May 25. Line-up will start at 9:30 a.m. that morning at the Mary Lou Johnson Library parking lot, and the parade moves out at 10:20 a.m. An F-16 Fighter Falcon Flyover will take place during the parade and will occur at 10:24 a.m that day. The G.A.R. Grand […]
Auglaize County Sheriff's Office The Auglaize County Sheriff's Office released information Monday on a Grand Lake Task Force investigation from last week. According to a release, the investigation led to a traffic stop on I-75 that resulted in the seizure of approximately 1.5 pounds of suspected methamphetamine, with a street value of $20,000, and $806 in U.S. currency. An Auglaize County Sheriff’s Office K-9 was requested to conduct a sniff of the vehicle and gave a positive indication. During a […]
Ada Area Chamber of Commerce Vendor registration is now open for the 2026 Harvest and Herb Festival in Ada. This tradition brings the community together for a day full of local shopping, great food, and fall fun. If you’re a maker, grower, or artisan, they would love to have you join them. They are currently fully booked for food vendors.Interested vendors can apply here: https://forms.gle/efLepiRhGb1PRjwPA. The 40th Annual Harvest and Herb Festival will be held on Saturday, September 19. Ada […]
Revitalize Kenton: a community partnership 24 volunteers showed up this past Saturday for Revitalize Kenton's Downtown Clean-Up Day. They ranged in age from children up to 80 years old volunteers. According to organizers, 70 man hours were invested in the clean-up effort. The crew worked on the hill in the parking lot by the Kenton Theatre, did some weed eating, worked in the Alltel and Gene Autry Park areas and cleaned up trash. Volunteers reported that they found less trash […]
Kenton/Hardin County Soroptimist International Several members of Kenton-Hardin County Soroptimist International were installed on the Midwestern Region Board over the weekend. Ruth Waggoner was Installed as the Governor for the 2026-2028 Biennium. Serving alongside her on the Board will be Karen Kier Region Secretary, Laura Ferguson as District II Director, and Maylene Deckling as Region Treasurer. The Soroptimist International Midwestern Region board held its annual conference over this past weekend in Columbus.
Hardin SWCD From backyard gardens to forests and agricultural lands, everything begins with what is beneath our feet. Soil is not just the ground we walk on. It is the starting point for healthy food, clean water, thriving habitats, and resilient communities. The trees in our neighborhoods, the food on our tables, and the natural places we love all depend on healthy soils. Join the Hardin Soil and Water Conservation District, in partnership with the National Association of Conservation Districts, […]
A new Collegiate Farm Bureau chapter has been established at the University of Findlay. The chapter creates opportunities for students to connect with Ohio’s agricultural industry, develop leadership skills and prepare for careers in food and agriculture. Student chapter leaders already have outlined plans for the year ahead, including hosting guest speakers from across the agriculture industry, organizing tours of agricultural businesses and facilities, and offering workshops focused on career readiness, community involvement and internship preparation. The chapter’s formation was […]
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.
