Average prices for a gallon of gasoline fell from last week. According to AAA, the average U.S. price is $4.42 a gallon today, a decrease of 13 cents from last Wednesday. The Ohio average is $4.51 a gallon, a decrease of 23 cents in one week. Hardin County’s average price per gallon is at $4.42 a gallon, a decrease of 13 cents from last week. The cheapest average in our region is in Allen County at $4.23 a gallon, and […]
Riverdale School District posted a position for the anticipated opening for a kindergarten through 5th grade teacher. The position is for the 2026/27 school year. Qualified personnel interested in the position should contact Principal Rachel Arnett. Her email address is rarnett@riverdalefalcons.org.
Quest Federal Credit Union Quest Federal Credit Union's Food Truck Friday season starts tomorrow. The Lazy Potato food truck will kick off the season Friday by serving up loaded potatoes, tacos, and sandwiches. They will be at the Quest Main Office from 11am until 2pm. The office is located at 12837 US Highway 68 in Kenton.
Kenton Nursing and Rehab Center, LLC Kenton Nursing and Rehab Center is hosting a Bike Safety Day this Saturday, May 30. The public is invited to attend from 10:00 a.m. until 12:00 p.m. at 117 Jacob Parrot Boulevard in Kenton. Helmets, bikes, and other safety equipment will be given away, and refreshments will also be available.The fun and informative day is all about staying safe on two wheels. They also sent out thanks to the multitude of community sponsors who […]
Pictured from left to right is Dani Cohen, Carrie Simmons and Grove Cemetery Superintendent Jerry HaudenschieldPhoto: Ron Rogers- Rescue Grove Chapel Several members of the Rescue Grove Chapel committee met earlier this week with Dani Cohen and Carrie Simmons from the State of Ohio Historic Preservation Office. According to information in the Rescue Grove Chapel Facebook group, committee members present were Jennifer Whitaker Ramge, William Bill Keller, Michael Kasler, Ronald Marvin Jr., and Ron Rogers. Ramge has been directing the paperwork […]
Hardin Freedom Fest Hardin Freedom Fest is encouraging families, clubs, organizations, 4-H Clubs and others to help make the 4th of July Parade a big celebration of 250 Years of America. It will be a morning full of pride, fun, and hometown spirit. The parade will line up on Carrol Street, beginning at the armory. From there, it will turn left onto Main Street, circle around the square, and continue up Columbus Street. The parade will end at the old […]
A Columbus man was cited after an injury crash on US 33, near the State Route 4 and US 36 exit ramp, in Union County at around 8:45 Wednesday night. According to the Daily Media report from the Union County Sheriff's Office, 56-year-old Brian Napper lost control of the vehicle, and it ended up off the road. The vehicle then rolled over and struck a concrete barrier. One person was transported to Memorial Hospital in Marysville. Napper was cited for […]
Hardin County Sheriff's Department-Inmate Roster A felony pursuit that started in Lima Wednesday morning ended with the arrest of the suspect later that day. According to information from Hardin County Sheriff Keith Everhart, deputies assisted in the pursuit starting around 10:15am yesterday. The vehicle was found abandoned between Alger and McGuffey, and a search was initiated, but the suspect was not found in the area. He was located later in the day and was apprehended. 40-year-old Daniel Boutwell was transported […]
Ohio State University Extension, Family and Consumer Sciences is offering a Home Food Preservation webinar series this summer. It will be held on several Tuesdays from noon until 12:30 starting June 9. They will then be held June 23, July 7, 21 and 28 and August 11. Webinars are free, but registrations are required by visiting go.osu.edu/fpwebinars.
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.
