A Boil Water Advisory has been issued for some residents in Dunkirk. The advisory is for residents on West Wayne, West Patterson and Rangeline Road north of the railroad tracks in the village. That is due to a water main break. The Boil Water Advisory will be in effect until further notice.
Applications for Open Enrollment for the 2025-26 school year at Benjamin Logan must be submitted by May 9. The application process remains the same as last year and must be filled out through Google Forms. It is essential to reapply each year to continue your enrollment at Benjamin Logan Schools. More information and a link for an application can be found on the Benjamin Logan Local School District's Facebook page. Applicants will be notified of their acceptance or denial starting […]
COLUMBUS, OH – The Ohio Emergency Management Agency (Ohio EMA) today announced the release of a toolkit to help local communities better assess damages after disasters. The “Post-Disaster Incident: Damage Assessment” tabletop exercise toolkit is designed to assist Ohio jurisdictions with developing damage assessment plans and enhance capabilities in effectively conducting damage assessments following a disaster. According to the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), in 2024, there were 27 confirmed weather/climate disaster events across the nation with losses exceeding […]
The Kenton City Schools Board of Education will meet this evening. Kenton Elementary School Principal Angie Butterman and MC Leadership students Londyn Crum, Annabelle Davis and Libby Howard will give a presentation to board members. Numerous personnel items also await board action. An agreement between James A. Rhodes State College and the Kenton City Schools for College Credit Plus courses for the 2025-26 school year will be voted on as well. The meeting starts at 7:00pm this evening in the […]
One person was arrested after a narcotics search warrant was served at residence in Findlay late last week. According to a release, the Hancock County METRICH Drug Task Force assisted by the Findlay Police Department, executed the warrant at 404 Lester Avenue in Findlay. The search of the residence yielded several items of drug paraphernalia, and other items indicative of drug trafficking were also seized. As a result of the search, 51-year-old Gary Spiegel was arrested and incarcerated at the […]
Hancock Public Health is hosting a Car Seat Check event on April 29. It will be held from 12:30 to 3pm at the Findlay Fire Station, located at 7047 County Road 236 Findlay. No appointments are necessary. Whether you're a new parent, a grandparent or a caregiver, it is a great opportunity to make sure your little ones are riding safely and securely.
Photo: Heartbeat of Hardin County Just in time for Mother's Day, Heartbeat of Hardin County's Jewelry Sale next month. The sale will start Thursday, May 8 from 2pm until 7pm. It will continue on Friday, May 9 from 10am until 4pm and the last day will be Saturday, May 10 from 10am until 1pm. Jewelry is priced at $2 a piece and there will be two rooms with over 15 tables with gently used and new jewelry. The sale benefits […]
Two Hardin County swimming pools currently have early bird pricing for 2025 season pool passes. For the Ada Pool, family passes for 2 adults and 3 children of the same household are $200 and $60 for a single pass. The prices are in effect until 4:30pm on April 30. Visit the Village of Ada Pool and Concessions on Facebook for more information. 2025 Family season passes for the Kenton Pool are $125 for up to five household members. Pre-season pricing […]
A construction project is anticipated to affect a highway in Marion County later this month. All outlined work is weather permitting. The Ohio Department of Transportation District 6 announced that State Route 746 at Fairfield Road will close starting Monday, April 28 for culvert replacement. A detour will be in place. The road is expected to be closed for one month. To help ensure the safety of the construction workers as well as the traveling public, motorists should remain alert, […]
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.
