The average price for a gallon of gas in Hardin County edged up three cents compared to last week. According to AAA the average is at $3.82. Last week, the average was $3.79 a gallon. The lowest average in our region can be found in Allen County at $3.81 a gallon. The most expensive is $3.92 a gallon in Wyandot County. The average price in the State of Ohio climbed […]
Contestants interested in running for a Royalty position for the 2022 Tree Town Festival in Forest are invited to apply now. Freshman to Senior students can run for King and Queen. 4th grade to 8th grade students can run for Prince and Princess Children under 3 can be entered into the Tree Town Baby contest. Those running for a Royalty position must be a student at Riverdale and/or a Riverdale […]
An update was provided by Kelsey Ralston, Public Information Officer, Kenton-Hardin Health Department, of all the work that they do. A brief update was given about COVID. Kelsey reminded us about all of the other things that the Health Department does to keep our community safe and healthy. The staff of 10 provide vital statistics records, birth and death records. Wellness clinics, Help Me Grow, Immunizations, family planning and a […]
University of Findlay will hold commencement ceremonies for 2022 graduates on Saturday, May 7 in the Koehler Fitness and Recreation Complex. The graduating class of 2022 includes a total of 790 students, ranging from the age of 19 to 65, and has completed a total of 6 associate degrees, 419 bachelor’s degrees, 212 master’s degrees, and 168 doctorates. Doors will open at 8 a.m. for the graduate commencement ceremony, with […]
Concerns are being raised about how a post supporting a candidate in the May 3 Primary Election ended up on the City of Kenton Government Facebook page. It has since been deleted, but WKTN was able to obtain a screenshot of the post. It is unknown how long the post was visible on the city's Facebook page before it was deleted. The post supports Christina Cross for Judge and speaks […]
The Hardin County Chamber and Business Alliance held a ribbon cutting ceremony this morning at New Leaf Lawn and Garden Center in Kenton. The new owners, Tom and Bobbijo Drumm, then celebrated with a Grand Opening today and Saturday. The hours for the grand opening were 9-5 today (Friday April 29) and 9-4 on Saturday April 30. They will offer door prizes, food trucks and more in addition to a […]
The Hardin Northern Drone Racing Team was well represented at the National Drone Racing Awards Ceremony held Wednesday and Thursday in Orlando, Florida, The team placed in each category. They finished the day second for the overall National Championship Title, missing first place by just 4 points. Category Results They were 1st Place- in the Capture the Flag category 2nd Place- Overall Championship 3rd Place- Head to Head Racing 3rd […]
Three people were arrested in Auglaize County Thursday in connection to the death of a Virginia man. According to a release from Auglaize County Sheriff Michael Vorhees, 36 year old Timothy S. Havanec was in Auglaize County on family business when he was reported missing to the Wapakoneta Police Department on Tuesday April 26. An investigation into his whereabouts led detectives to locate his body in a rural area of […]
One person was sentenced recently in Hardin County Common Pleas Court. According to documents from Prosecutor Brad Bailey's Office: .Cody J. Elwood was placed on five years community control with conditions on one count each of aggravated possession of drugs and possession of fentanyl-related compound. The case was heard by Judge Scott Barrett.