The Hardin County Players held its annual Take a Bow or TAB Awards ceremony this week. The event celebrates all the students who performed in a theatre production in the county schools for the 2024-2025 school year, and gives out awards to the top students in each category. The ceremony was held at Hardin Northern Schools. A video of the TAB Awards ceremony can be viewed on the Hardin County Players Facebook page.
There have been some occurrences of vandalism at the Richwood Park. The vandalism includes inside the restrooms even though they were only recently opened. The Richwood Police Department has identified juveniles on video causing damage at the park, but obviously there are no cameras inside the restrooms. A report is being forwarded to the prosecutor for charges for the damages outside of the restrooms. Parents and guardians are being asked to speak with their kids and tell them if they […]
Photo: Hardin Northern Local School District Hardin Northern fourth grade students visited The Johnston Farm and Indian Agency in Piqua this week. They learned about the oldest double pen barn, toured the 1815 estate of the father of the Ohio canal system. It was an unforgettable day of immersion in the history of the state of Ohio.
Photo: Union County Sheriff's Office The 20th Anniversary Union County Law Enforcement Memorial will be held on Saturday, May 17th. It will start at 11:00 am on the north lawn of the Union County Courthouse, which is located at 221 West 5th Street in Marysville. The public is welcome and encouraged to attend.
The Kenton Middle School will be holding an event on May 15 that was last held 32 years ago. Pig Day was first held in 1983 and continued every three years with the last one being in 1993. The event is making a return on May 15 at the school. As you can imagine, Pig Day is all about the swine industry, which is very big in Hardin County. KMS 7th grade science teacher Katie Ketcham takes us through the […]
The Alger First United Methodist Church is holding a Rummage Sale on Memorial Day Weekend. It will be held on Saturday, May 24 and Monday, May 26 from 9am until 4pm both days. The sale will not be held on Sunday, May 25. Numerous items will be available to purchase, and for a partial list, visit the Alger First United Methodist Church on Facebook. All proceeds support the Missions and Ministries of the church, which is located at 305 North […]
Photo: Ohio Hi-Point Career Center Ohio Hi-Point Career Center has openings for several positions. They are looking to hire a Cybersecurity Instructor, Facilities and Grounds Maintenance Lead, Supervisors' Administrative Assistant and a Secretary/Receptionist. You can learn more about the positions and apply, please click here.
Photo: Ridgemont Local Schools Ridgemont hosted several area first responders at the school on Wednesday. Their visit was part of Safety Day that held for elementary students. The students were able to tour the emergency vehicles and learn about the jobs of first responders. Attending the event were the Hardin County Sheriff's department, BKP, Mount Victory Fire Department and Ridgeway Fire. School district official expressed their appreciation for their visit.
(COLUMBUS) – State Representatives Nick Santucci (R-Niles) and Ty Mathews (R-Findlay) are pleased to announce that the Ohio House of Representatives yesterday (05-07-2025) passed House Resolution 60 – legislation supporting the relocation of the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) Headquarters to Cleveland, Ohio. “Ohio has always been a national leader in aviation and aerospace, and today’s resolution sends a clear message: we’re ready to lead the next chapter of American innovation,” said Majority Whip Nick Santucci. “Bringing NASA’s headquarters […]
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.
