The Riverdale Local School District welcomed two new administrators. Scott Maag has been approved as Middle and High School Principal. Rachel Arnett has been approved as K-5 Principal. Both were introduced to district residents on Wednesday.
Photo: Hardin County Chamber and Business Alliance The Hardin County Chamber and Business Alliance posted its latest Hardin County Community Spotlight. On the Alliance's Facebook page and website, they are featuring local businesses that make each of the county's communities unique. Whether you’re a local or a visitor, there’s a variety of places to Eat, Sip, Shop and Visit. Featured in Wednesday's spotlight were locations in the Village of Forest. They are Martin's Meat Mart, Petals and Gifts and Village […]
Riverdale Middle School announced the 2024-25 school year award winners. The Middle School Awards Program will be held on Friday, May 16. It will start at 4pm that afternoon in the Riverdale Gym. Students and families are invited to attend the end of school year ceremony to celebrate and recognize of their academic achievements this yeat. Awards will be presented based on 4.0 GPA, 3.5 to 3.99 GPA, Perfect Attendance and various Clubs and Groups. More can be found on […]
Photo: City of Kenton Government City of Kenton officials reminded residents not to blow or deposit grass clippings on the roadways. Doing so is a violation of a city ordinance. The friendly reminder was sent in an effort to keep city streets clean and safe for everyone. The ordinance and the potential penalty for any violations are posted on the City of Kenton Government Facebook page.
The Hardin County Sheriff’s Office achieved final re-certification with the Ohio Collaborative Board in several areas on Wednesday. Those areas are: Property and Evidence, Community Engagement, Body Worn Cameras, Telecommunicator Training, Bias Free Policing, Investigation of Employee Misconduct, and vehicular pursuit. To achieve certification in these areas, each agency must demonstrate that their policies meet State and Federal ‘best practices’ models, that employees are trained in each policy, and that each policy is implemented appropriately.
The University of Findlay is excited to join forces with Slingshot, as its new campus store provider. Beginning in August 2025, Slingshot will provide a refreshed campus store experience with several new lines of University of Findlay branded merchandise and gifts, as well as a selection of course materials.Slingshot’s premier course material subscription service, called “Slingshot Choice,” includes options to buy new, buy used, rent, or purchase digital materials. Students can opt in or opt out at any time or […]
This year, the Ohio State University Extension Office- Hardin County will again be coordinating a broiler chick purchase for 4-H and FFA members who are carrying the Broiler/Market Chicken Project. Orders are now being accepted. The minimum order is 10 chicks per one exhibitor. Order forms and payment are at the OSU Extension Office by 4pm on May 22. The office is located at 1021 West Lima Street in Kenton. Fore more information, visit the Ohio State University Extension Office- […]
Photo: BKP Ambulance District BKP Ambulance District recognized a long-time employee on Wednesday. Yesterday marked 13 years that Captain Catherine Nye-Jacob has served the community at BKP. Officials thanked her for her many years of dedication and loyalty. They added that she is an amazing part of the BKP team.
Photo: Ohio Hi-Point Career Center 21 seniors at Ohio Hi-Point Career Center earned an honors red cord to wear during their upcoming graduation. The students have donated blood three or more times during their high school career. That helps save lives and make a difference in their communities. The following students received the honor cord: Jessica Bernardi (Exercise Science) Haley Blackburn (Health Careers Academy) Lydia Carpenter (Automotive Academy) William Cordle (Culinary Arts) Brooklyn Dingledine (Health Careers Academy) Lisa Eastman (Animal […]
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.
