Hardin County 4-H camp registration is in full swing. There are still spots open for both boy and girl camper. Youth who are 8 and in third grade on January 1 and older are eligible. You can register now by visiting go.osu.edu/hardincamper. Registration closes on June 15.
Photo: Hardin County Chamber and Business Alliance Hardin County Chamber and Business Alliance featured Hempy Water in its latest Member Spotlight. Since 1952, Hempy Water has been providing water softeners, drinking water solutions, water/salt delivery and more. They are a nationally recognized organization. If there are any issues in your home, call for a free consultation. 𝐀𝐝𝐝𝐫𝐞𝐬𝐬: 505 Smith Street, Forest OH 45843 𝐏𝐡𝐨𝐧𝐞: 419-273-2531 𝐖𝐞𝐛𝐬𝐢𝐭𝐞: www.hempywater.com 𝐅𝐚𝐜𝐞𝐛𝐨𝐨𝐤: Hempy Water
Photo: Ada Police Department The Ada Police Department congratulated an officer on his well-deserved retirement. Officer Michael Bollinger completed his last day of service last week. He started with the Ada Police Department in 2000. The department thanked him for his dedicated service to the residents of Ada.
The Hardin County Sheriff's Office will be hosting their annual golf outing on August 23. The outing supports the Hardin County DARE program. To register, you can complete the form and return it by mail along with your payment. More information can be found on the Hardin County Sheriff's Office Facebook page.
Photo: Auglaize County Sheriff's Office Auglaize County Sheriff’s Deputy Jacob Allen and his new K-9 partner recently completed an intensive 6-week K-9 certification training program. This certification is crucial, validating their proficiency in critical areas such as obedience, agility, apprehension, and narcotics detection. These rigorous standards ensure K-9 teams meet national law enforcement guidelines, making them a high value asset to public safety.
Photo: Marion Township Fire Department A fire damaged part of the Whirlpool plant in Marion Sunday evening. According to information from the Marion Township Fire Department, firefighters were dispatched at just before 6 Sunday evening after a fire on the roof of the plant was reported. The fire was contained to the roof area, and it was quickly extinguished. Water damage was extensive in that area of the plant due to sprinklers and fire suppression efforts. Fire Departments from Marion, […]
A Logan County teenager died in a crash that occurred at around 11:35 Sunday night in Champaign County. According to a release from the Springfield Post of the Ohio State Patrol. 18-year-old Jackson Scott, of Quincy, lost control of his vehicle after he swerved to avoid hitting an animal while traveling north on State Route 235. The car went off the road and struck a tree. Scott was pronounced dead at the scene. A passenger in the vehicle was flown […]
Photo: Hardin Freedom Fest Efforts are increasing to encourage participants to sign-up for the 2025 Hardin County Freedom Fest 4th of July Parade on Friday, July 4. Lineup will be at 8:30 that morning at the Mary Lou Johnson Hardin County District Library in Kenton. Judging will be at 9:00am, awards at 9:15am and the parade will start at 9:30am. Awards will be handed out for Best Group, Best Royalty Float, Most Patriotic, best Theme, Best Golf Cart, Best Youth […]
There are four blood drives scheduled around the area in the month of June. The first will be this Thursday the 5th from 1pm until 4pm at OhioHealth Hardin Memorial Hospital in Kenton. The Hardin County Sheriff's Office will host the next one on Wednesday, June 18. It will be held from 11am until 4pm at 1025 South Main Street in Kenton. On Monday June 23, the Belle Center United Methodist Church, located at 101 South Center Street in Belle […]
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.
