The Alger Public Library is holding aa Loom Knitting night on Monday, April 28th. It is open to students in 5th through 8th grade. The knitting class will focus mainly on learning to loom knit. Students will have the opportunity to make hats, scarves, for themselves or others. Boys and girls of any skill level are welcome to learn or improve their knitting skills. All materials as well as snacks and drink are provided.
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 Mt. Victory. They are Plaza Inn Restaurant, New Generation Antiques and […]
The Hardin County Council on Aging will host a free Alzheimer's Association Northwest Ohio Chapter program in May. The 10 Healthy Habits for Your Brain program will be presented starting at 10:00am on Friday, May 2. Hardin County Council on Aging is located at 100 Memorial Avenue in Kenton. To register, call 419-673-1102. 10 Healthy Habits for Your Brain: Ten Healthy Habits shares how simple everyday actions can make a difference in brain health, even lowering the risk of cognitive […]
Photo: Hardin Northern Local School District Hardin Northern High School will hold its 2025 commencement on Sunday, May 18 at 2 pm. Nine of the 34 graduating seniors have been selected as Honor Court graduates. They are Rebekah Allen, Preston Grappy, Nolan Hopson, Christian Rostorfer, Mason Stewart, Justin Thiel, Heidi Trachsel, Ramzie Whitaker and Alexander Wilson. Each of these students has maintained a grade point average between 3.5 and 4.0 on a 4.0 scale and will receive an Honor Court […]
Kenton High School has set the date for their Mock Crash. The exercise will be conducted next Thursday, May 1 at the school. A rain date has been scheduled for May 2. There will be law enforcement, EMS, fire and MedFlight. Citizens, especially around that area, are reminded that it will just be a drill.
The Wyandot County Sheriff's Office recently implemented a new mass notification system. The system will send you alerts for severe weather and other emergency situations. You can choose to receive the alerts by text or email. The Sheriff's Department also noted, when signing up for RAVE, if you do not see your phone carrier listed as an option, you should select a different one. They said that even if you choose a different carrier than the one you have, it […]
Photo: Hardin County Dog Warden The Hardin County Dog Warden has lifted the quarantine at the Dog Shelter on Jones Road in Kenton It was first issued in late March due to an unexpected animal illness. The facility was reopened in early April, but only for a brief time when the quarantine was put back in place. As of Wednesday, the quarantine was lifted and the facility was reopened to the public. The Hardin County Dog Warden thanked citizens of […]
Photo: Benjamin Logan Local School District Students in the Anatomy class at Benjamin Logan School took learning outside Wednesday as they explored how exercise impacts the cardiovascular system. By measuring heart rate and blood pressure before and after physical activity, they witnessed firsthand how the body responds to movement. They also practiced key medical skills. The students learned how to accurately take a pulse and check blood pressure using stethoscopes and cuffs.
Drone Safety Day is scheduled for this Saturday April 26 at Tiffin University, located at 350 Miami Street in Tiffin. The event is hosted by Tiffin University's Drone Academy and presented by the Ohio State Highway Patrol. The purpose of the day is to promote safe drone operations and showcase their benefits for hobbyists and professionals. It is part of the Federal Aviation Administration’s annual campaign to educate attendees on responsible drone use. Those attending will learn how to fly […]
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.
