The Hardin County Retired Teacher Association will have a luncheon meeting on Friday, May 16. It will start at noon at the Kenton Elks. The speaker is Ohio Retired Teacher Association Director Robin Rayfield. Donations will be collected for God’s Lifeline. Call 567-674-2717 to RSVP by May 13. Guests are always welcome.
Photo: Benjamin Logan Local School District Benjamin Logan High School is hiring. They are currently seeking a Head Coach for the Boys Golf Team for the upcoming 2025 season. To apply, email a resume and cover letter to Athletic Director Beau Harmon, harmonb@benjaminlogan.org The position will be open until filled.
Photo: Upper Scioto Valley Music Department The Upper Scioto Valley Music Department will present Once Upon a Rhyme Tuesday, May 13. The kindergarten through 2nd grade music concert will start at 6:00pm in the USV Cafeteria. Students are to arrive by 6:10pm that evening. The school is located at 510 Courtright Street in McGuffey.
The Kenton Historic Courthouse District will hold a DBA and Speaker Series meeting on Wednesday, May 12. It will start at 11:30am at the Hardin County Chamber and Business Alliance in Kenton. Caity Ledley, Market Manager of Market on Main, will be the featured speaker. She will be discussing the Market on Main dates of operation for 2025, special event dates, including details about food vendors, music and other planned activities, and how to register as a vendor for the […]
It was a low voter turnout for Tuesday’s Primary Election, as only around 2300 out of just over 18,000 registered voters cast a ballot. The only contested race was on the Republican ballot for Hardin County Municipal Court Judge. Andrew Tudor narrowly defeated Colleen O’Connell 929 to 903. Tudor said he appreciates the county’s support, “Yes, it was obviously a very close race. I appreciate Hardin County’s support, and I’m very humbled. I’m very excited to get started although it’s […]
Each year, national nonprofit Wreaths Across America (WAA) recognizes top sponsorship groups for excellence in serving their local communities while helping to share the yearlong mission to Remember, Honor and Teach. Among the thousands of supportive groups honoring interred veterans through wreath sponsorships, WAA recognizes the top five sponsorship groups for their meaningful contribution in 2024. Ohio’s top five sponsorship groups of 2024 include: Toledo Memorial Park Group (OH0004P) - 6,392 sponsorships Wreath Tour Adventures (OH0232P) - 3,819 sponsorships Wreaths […]
The Office of Criminal Justice Services announced today the certification of one Ohio law enforcement agency for state standards established by the Ohio Collaborative Community-Police Advisory Board. Twenty additional agencies achieved their recertification. Agencies completing the certification process have adopted and implemented the initial two standards regarding use of force and hiring and recruitment while the recertification process takes place on a revolving, three to four-year cycle. Please see list below of recently certified agencies: Glenmont Police Department (Holmes) Please […]
The American Red Cross encourages the public to schedule their May donation appointment before summer gets into full swing. Year-end school ceremonies, sporting events and celebrations are expected to fill evenings and weekends, and patients are counting on donors to also make blood donation a priority. Emergencies can happen anywhere, at any time, without a moment’s notice. By giving blood to the Red Cross, donors can help ensure blood is ready for patients in the most critical situations. Give blood […]
Pleasant Township officials have announced a time change for their upcoming meeting on Monday, May 12, 2025. The meeting will now begin at 4:00 p.m. Regular meeting times will resume on Monday, June 9 at 5:30 p.m. The meeting will take place at 555 W. Franklin St in Kenton.
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.
