Heartbeat of Hardin County Heartbeat of Hardin County will gladly accept jewelry pieces that you tried but were unable to sell at a yard sale. They will collect the pieces and hold them for their fundraising Jewelry Sales. You can drop them off at 220 East Franklin Street in Kenton. Heartbeat is open Monday through Thursday from 1:00-6:00 p.m. Their next sale will be December 3-5.
BLUFFTON, Ohio — Bluffton University has been awarded $450,000 through the Ohio Behavioral Health Scholarship (OBHS) program, a statewide initiative designed to increase the number of licensed behavioral health professionals serving communities across Ohio. The award, administered by Health Impact Ohio in partnership with the Ohio Department of Behavioral Health and the Ohio Department of Higher Education, will support up to 30 Bluffton University Master of Social Work (MSW) students through December 2028. Eligible students may receive up to $15,000 […]
Forest-Jackson Public Library A Guiding Ohio Online technology trainer will be at the Forest-Jackson Public Library each Tuesday and one Monday of each month. It is a chance to have any of your tech questions answered. To schedule a time, please call or text 419-515-3529. The library is located at 102 West Lima Street in Forest.
Ada Police Department The Ada Police Department's National Night Out is scheduled for Wednesday, August 5. Admission is free for the event that will held from 6:00-9:00 that evening at 115 North Park Drive in Ada. Bikes, Wilson footballs and basketballs, and newly added items are part of the big door prizes. There will be family fun, such as activity stations, game booths, free food, and free pool admission. The Hardin County Dog Warden’s Office will have their own setup, […]
Beatitudes Ada Beatitudes Ada will have two special days for you to stock up on all of your back to school needs. Their bag sale will be on August 1 and August 8. On those days, a bag of clothing will be $5. Beatitudes in located at 210 North Main Street in Ada.
COLUMBUS, Ohio — OhioHealth is expanding access to advanced care for patients with kidney disease through the launch of its Kidney Transplant Program at OhioHealth Riverside Methodist Hospital. The new program allows patients to receive every phase of their transplant journey, from evaluation and surgery to recovery and follow-up, within the OhioHealth system. OhioHealth is providing patients with coordinated, compassionate care designed to reduce stress and improve the overall transplant experience under the care of a multidisciplinary team of specialists. For […]
Wings - Support and Recovery Wings - Support and Recovery's Kenton location is hosting a game night event on Wednesday, July 29. The Mortal Kombat Tournament will start at 2:00 p.m. at 111 East Columbus Street in Kenton. You can register by calling 419-767-2220 or by scanning the QR code on the flyer.
Registrations are being accepted now for the Casting Hope for a Better Tomorrow Fishing Tournament on Saturday, August 29. The event is being held to raise awareness for Alzheimer's Disease. The cost is $30 per boat, and there is a 25 boat limit. Prizes will be awarded. For more information, and to register, visit the France Lake Fishing Kenton, Ohio Facebook page.
A vehicle that was in auto-pilot mode struck a road closed barricade on US 224 in Hancock County Wednesday morning. According to the report from the Hancock County Sheriff's Office, 31-year-old Bradford Smith, of Fremont, was operating the vehicle east on 224. The Tesla Model Plaid was in the auto-pilot mode, which was explained as one function below full automation. The vehicle continued on and struck the portable barricade, resulting in functional damage. Smith was not injured. He was cited […]
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.
