A reminder, the Optimist Club of Kenton-Central Hardin County is holding their annual Easter Egg Hunt this Saturday, April 4. It will start at 1:00 Saturday afternoon at the Hardin County Courthouse lawn in downtown Kenton. The Easter Egg Hunt is open to ages 1 through 10. Children should bring their own basket or bag for collecting eggs.
COLUMBUS – In recognition of National Distracted Driving Awareness Month, the Ohio State Highway Patrol is reminding motorists to always keep their eyes on the road, their hands on the wheel and their mind on the task. “National Distracted Driving Awareness Month is a great time for all drivers to commit to eliminating distractions and keeping their full attention on the road," said Governor Mike DeWine. "Driving distracted is just as dangerous as driving drunk, and I encourage all drivers […]
Registrations are still being accepted for the next Hardin County Young Professionals meeting on April 8. It will start at noon at Tavern 101 in Ada, and lunch is provided. Hardin County Young Professionals is a group of young professionals aged 21 to 45. Young Professionals presents a great opportunity for networking, collaboration, and professional development. For more information on Young Professionals or to get involved, contact Deb Phillips at 419-673-4131.
City of Upper Sandusky officials reminded residents and business owners that public street parking, including along state routes within city limits, is available on a first-come, first-served basis. Parking restrictions may only be established through official signage installed or approved by the City. Private signage, such as “Business Parking Only” or “Customer Parking Only,” is not permitted in the public right-of-way and is not enforceable. Unauthorized signage may be removed. Officials thanked everyone for their cooperation in helping keep parking […]
COLUMBUS, Ohio — About 10 members of the Ohio Army National Guard’s 196th Public Affairs Detachment (Mobile), based in Columbus, are deploying to the U.S. European Command area of responsibility in support of Operation Atlantic Resolve.A ceremony honoring the Soldiers is scheduled for 1 p.m., on Friday, April 3, 2026, at the Maj. Gen. Robert W. Teater Readiness Center on Rickenbacker Air National Guard Base, 7370 Minuteman Way, Building 950, Columbus, OH 43217.While deployed, the unit will provide direct public […]
Ridgemont Local Schools will host two public meetings on Wednesday, April 8. A Wellness School Review and Public Meeting on the Allocation of Federal Dollars for Special Education for the 2026-27 school year will start at 5:15 p.m. The regular Board of Education Meeting will follow at 5:30 p.m. Both meetings will be held in Math Room #304 in the school at 560 West Taylor Street in Mt. Victory.
Village of McGuffey The Village of McGuffey's Community Dinner will be served this evening. The menu is walking tacos, cookies and water, and you can eat-in or take out. The meal will be served from 5:30 to 7:00 this evening in Courtright Commons. That is located on the backside entrance of the Community Building. They will also be holding a raffle for an adult Easter basket full of goodies. More details can be found on the Village of McGuffey's Facebook.
Entrepreneurs can now apply for nine additional liquor licenses within the newly established Kenton Historic Courthouse District (KHCD) Revitalization District. This expansion, spearheaded by the KHCD in partnership with Kenton City Council, utilizes a strategic nine-block radius to bypass traditional state quotas and recruit new dining and entertainment venues to the downtown core. The licenses are officially open for application through the State of Ohio’s online Ohio Permit and Licensing (OPAL) system and is available at https://opal.ohio.gov. “This is a […]
Humane societies, dog shelters, and 501(c)(3) non-profit groups that spay and neuter dogs and cats around Ohio can apply for a grant from the Ohio Pet Fund. Applications can be found on the OhioPetFund.org website, and the deadline to apply is April 30. Most of the funds come from the sale of pet license plates. When you choose Ohio pet license plates, you support spay and neuter programs and help save dogs and cats across Ohio. The more plates that […]
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.
