Mary Lou Johnson - Hardin County District Library As a patron of the Mary Lou Johnson-Hardin District Library, you can use your library card to place a hold on an item before you get a chance to pick it up. You can place a hold by using their website mljlibrary.org. You can also call them at 419-673-2278. The library will hold items for three days before putting them back on the shelf.
Hardin SWCD Silver Creek Nature Center is holding a Day in the Uplands Workshop Series on Friday, October 2. It will take place from 9:00 am until 1:00 pm at the center, located at 12525 State Route 67 Kenton. You will receive tips on how to improve a wildlife habitat on your property before winter. Topics include site preparation techniques, establishing winter structural cover for wildlife and more. This event is free, but RSVP is required. For more information, including […]
Average gas prices have shot well above $4.00 a gallon today. According to AAA, the National average is $4.47 a gallon. The Ohio average is $4.53 a gallon. Hardin County's average price is $4.43 a gallon, which is the cheapest in our region. The most expensive in the region is $4.57 a gallon in Union County.
Photo: Photo by Jeff Rose Photography/Benjamin Logan Local Schools BELLEFONTAINE, Ohio — Benjamin Logan Local Schools Superintendent Dr. Sean Flynn is expanding the district’s community engagement efforts by creating more opportunities for residents, families, alumni, business leaders, and community partners to connect directly with district leadership.In previous years, Benjamin Logan hosted several “Let’s Talk School” events in communities throughout the district. Those gatherings provided opportunities for residents to hear district updates, ask questions, and engage in conversation with school leaders.For […]
Pictured: Lion President Tracy Anderson & Dr. Rick Smith The Kenton Lions Club met at Kenton Elks Lodge 157 at 7:00 p.m. on Wednesday September 16th. Seventeen members attended, along with guest speaker Dr. Rick Smith, superintendent of the Midwest Regional Educational Service Center. Lion Tracy Anderson led the Pledge of Allegiance and the opening prayer. Dr. Smith introduced himself and discussed his background in education, including the school systems where he has served as superintendent and in other roles. […]
Groundwork Ohio is holding Roadshow 2026 on Wednesday, September 23. This is a roundtable discussion with Logan County Chamber of Commerce, Hardin County Chamber and Business Alliance and the Union County Sheriff's Office, along with local and state leaders. As the team travels across all 33 Senate districts, each stop helps build a stronger understanding of the opportunities and challenges facing young people and families in Ohio. Roadshow 2026 will run from 10:30 am until noon at the Ridgeway Commons, […]
Wyandot County Fair The 2026 Wyandot County Fair is headed into the home stretch. On this next to last day, the Hitch and Vehicle Show will start at 3:00 in the Horse Arena, the National Kiddie Tractor Pull will begin at 4:00, and the Tractor Pull will start at 7:00 in the arena. On Saturday, the Junior Fair Livestock Sale starts at 9:00 am in the Arena, voting for Fair Directors takes place from noon until 4:00 pm in the […]
Hardin County Board of Developmental Disabilities / Simon Kenton School Hardin County ARC made a $2000 donation recently to help Hardin County's Night to Shine. Nora Prichard from ARC presented the check to Kendrick Garman from the Hardin County Sheriff’s Office. Night to Shine is a worldwide event supported by the Tim Tebow Foundation that celebrates individuals with special needs. The Hardin County Sheriff’s Office teamed up with Abundant Life Assembly of God Church for the first event that was […]
September is Hunger Action Month. This year, West Ohio Food Bank is looking to raise $25,000 for hunger relief, which would provide enough food for 125,000 meals. More than 6,500 people turn to the Food Bank for food each month. Your support will help ensure everyone in the 11-county service area, which includes Hardin, has access to nourishing food. Every $10 helps provide up to 50 meals. To learn more and to donate, visit give.wofb.org.
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.
