The Village of McGuffey Council Meeting that was originally scheduled for today has been cancelled. It is now scheduled to be held on April 17 at 6pm. For more information or questions, please contact the Village of McGuffey.
Photo: Hardin County Family YMCA The Hardin County Family YMCA's Healthy Kids Day is quickly approaching. It will be held from 11am until 1pm on Saturday, April 26 at the YMCA. The Y is located at 918 West Franklin Street in Kenton. The event is free and open to the public. More information about all of the activities that are scheduled to take place will be released soon.
The Village of Alger will hold a Special Council Meeting this evening, April 14, to address concerns surrounding the park renaming issue that was discussed during the regular April council meeting. The meeting is scheduled to begin at 6:00 p.m. and will take place at the Alger Village Office, located at 207 Angle Street. Residents are encouraged to attend the meeting. The session provides an opportunity for clarification before any further action is taken on the matter.
An early morning shooting incident in Marion on Sunday has led to an ongoing investigation by the Ohio Bureau of Criminal Investigation (BCI), following a confrontation between law enforcement and a local suspect. According to a joint release from Marion Police Chief Jay McDonald and Marion County Sheriff Matt Bayles, officers responded to reports of gunfire near the OK Cafe early Sunday morning. The suspect, identified as 30-year-old Jared Scheck of Marion, was located at his residence shortly afterward. Upon […]
Photo: Ohio State University Extension- Hardin County The Ohio State-Ohio 4-H Foundation held their Spring Spotlight Dinner in Hardin County last week. The camp counselor team served as hosts and practiced stewardship skills. 4-H alumni Brock Heckathorn, Johannah Thacker and Lily James shared their 4-H stories. Community partners and volunteers who attended and always provide support to Hardin County 4-H were thanked for attending and helping to make it a wonderful evening.
Public libraries around Hardin County thanked their patrons who reached out to state representatives and shared how libraries have impacted their lives. Their efforts did make a difference. The Ohio House amended the budget to allocate $490 million dollars for libraries in Fiscal Year 2026 and $500 million in Fiscal Year 2027. While the funding adjustment proposal was appreciated, library officials say it’s still $90.8 million short of Governor Mike DeWine’s recommended funding. The House also changed how library funding […]
Photo: Benjamin Logan Local School District Auditions are open for the Benjamin Logan High School Standing Ovation Show Choir for the 25-26 school year. Standing Ovation is open to any student in grades 9 through 12. You can become a singer/dancer, combo instrumentalist, or backstage crew member. For more information, please click here.
The Hardin County Chamber and Business Alliance is promoting the tourism section of its website. The Alliance stated that it offers a comprehensive list of places to eat, sip, shop, and visit. The attractions map can be found by visiting hccba.com/tourism. Whether you're looking for a cozy cafe to grab a cup of coffee, a trendy boutique to shop for unique gifts, a scenic trail to hike, or a restaurant serving up delicious pizza, thewebsite has all the information you […]
The Ohio Department of Transportation issued a traffic advisory for Hancock County starting today. The U.S. 68 and State Route 15 roundabout just south of Findlay will close today. It is being closed so that crews can make concrete repairs. It is expected to be closed for approximately two weeks. Detour: U.S. 68 to SR 15 to SR 37 to SR 103, back to U.S. 68 (see map).
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.
