Due to a death in the Purcell family, the office at France Lake will be closed on Saturday, April 26. If you need a permit before the Icebreaker Tournament on April 27, visit Thursday evening or a Saturday prior to April 26. If those times do not work , you can get a permit online at cityofkenton.com or call 567-295-9990 to schedule an appointment.
Photo: Benjamin Logan Local School District Community Night at the Flying Pepper Cantina to benefit Benjamin Logan Middle School Parents for Teachers and Students will be on Tuesday, April 29. The event benefits Benjamin Logan Middle School Parents for Teachers and Students. From 5:30 to 7:30 that evening when you dine-in and mention BLMS PTS, 10% of your food and beverage purchase will be donated to support the school's students and teachers. Raffle tickets are also being sold for $5 […]
The Ohio Department of Mental Health and Addiction Services (OhioMHAS) announced yesterday that it has awarded more than $820,000 in mini-grants aimed at strengthening Ohio’s behavioral health workforce. This new investment will support 10 projects focused on increasing career awareness, supporting recruitment and retention, and enhancing contemporary practice for Ohio mental health and addiction professionals. Selected projects address the following priorities: Building new and/or expanding existing partnerships between community and regional entities, such as regional Workforce Development Boards; county Alcohol, […]
Photo: Ohio Department of Transportation Due to its crash history, the Ohio Department of Transportation is proposing improvements to the intersection of State Route 67 and State Route 235 in Roundhead Township in Hardin County. Despite previous mitigation measures, the intersection continues to experience crashes, prompting ODOT to explore new solutions. A 2024 safety study recommends a single-lane roundabout. ODOT District 1’s safety review team completed a review of the intersection and applied for safety funding, and the project was […]
The next Hardin County Chamber and Business Alliance Community Coffee will take place on Tuesday, May 6. It will be start at 8:00 that morning in the Hardin County Chamber and Business Alliance's conference room. This is a complementary event and is open to members and the public. The featured speaker is Zach Liggert from Mary Rutan Hospital. A member of the public will also give a brief presentation on their business or organization. There will also be time to […]
Applications are currently being accepted for a full time Secretary position with the Hardin County Engineer’s Office at the Hardin County Courthouse location. Basic office practices, procedures, and computer knowledge are required. You must be at least eighteen years of age to apply. Applications may be obtained at the Hardin County Engineer’s Office located at 1040 West Franklin Street in Kenton. The office is open Monday thru Thursday between 6:30 A.M. and 5:00 P.M. Interested candidates can also apply online […]
The Bellefontaine Police Department has launched the Camera Registration Program on the City of Bellefontaine’s official website. The program was created to allow residents and businesses to register their camera systems. The goal is to enhance the community’s safety. By registering, Bellefontaine Police Department officers and detectives will know which residents and businesses have surveillance cameras that may assist in investigations, help form leads and ultimately solve and prevent crime in our city. Participation is completely voluntary, and you can […]
Photo: Revitalize Kenton: a community partnership The group Revitalize Kenton was scheduled to hold a Downton Clean Up on April 5, but that was postponed due to the weather. It will now be held this Saturday, April 12. Those interested in helping can meet in the parking lot beside the Kenton Theater. Clean up will take place from 9am until noon. You should bring gloves, weed eaters, grabbers and push brooms. Revitalize Kenton is a community partnership lead by a […]
Photo: Findlay Police Department The Findlay Police Department welcomed a new police officer, and he is a familiar name in Kenton. 36-year-old Skyler Newfer was introduced at the Findlay City Council meeting Monday evening. He previously served with the Kenton Police Department for 8 years as a patrolman and 4 years as a Sergeant. Newfer now resides in Findlay with his family, and he will be assigned to the Findlay Police Department’s Patrol Division. He attended Owens Community College in […]
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.
