The Ohio Department of Transportation announced a road closing in Wyandot County. Starting today, State Route 231, between Township Highway 43 and County Highway 44 over Spring Branch will close. Photo: Ohio Department of Transportation- NW Ohio District 1 It will be closed for approximately 45 days for bridge maintenance. The truck detour is U.S. 30 to State Route 53 back to State Route 231.
Sudden Cardiac Arrest (SCA) is a life-threatening emergency that occurs when the heart suddenly stops beating, often without warning, and can affect individuals of all ages, including children. Unlike a heart attack, SCA is typically caused by a structural or electrical issue within the heart and can be fatal if not treated immediately. The best way to protect your child is through early screening to assess their risk. Kenton High School is offering low-cost heart screenings on Tuesday, May 20th—this […]
Photo: Mary Lou Johnson- Hardin County District Library The Mary Lou Johnson-Hardin County District Library announced that a new program will start on Saturday, April 26. Better Together Arts is a family style program for children and whichever fun grownups in their lives who would like to join them. The program will feature various arts and crafts projects throughout the year. It will start with simple acrylic painting on April 26th at 2pm. If you plan to attend, visit or […]
Photo: Logan County FCFC Logan County Children's Services will present Kid Fest this Saturday, April 12. The free community event is being held in conjunction with Child Abuse Prevention Month. It will run from 11am until 2pm at Bellefontaine High School, which is located at 555 East Lake Avenue in Bellefontaine. Numerous fun activities will be taking place. That includes balloon sculpting, face painting, cookie decorating and Erica Carlson's Magic Show will start at 11:30 that morning. Hot dogs, popcorn […]
The Kenton Historic Courthouse District is looking to hire a Coordinator and Alliance Program Assistant. The position entails managing and having general supervision over KHCD operations, subject to overall approval of the Board of Directors and the President/CEO. The person hired will work to enhance the 9-block area surrounding and including the Hardin County Courthouse. That will include business activation and development; community engagement; support of historic preservation; and communication as well as providing support for select Alliance programs. For […]
Photo: Benjamin Logan Local School District The 12th Annual 'Improvising a Cure' event will be held April 24 at Benjamin Logan High School. The evening will feature the Benjamin Logan Jazz Bands, and it will start at 6:00pm Thursday evening in the High School Commons. In addition to live jazz music, there will be dinner, a bake sale, an art auction, and a 50/50 raffle. The event is open to the public. All proceeds benefit the Logan County Cancer Society. […]
Photo: Rescue Grovel Chapel- Kenton, Ohio The City of Kenton, Rescue Grove Chapel Committee, Hardin County Armory, and the Kenton Lions Club is planning a special and historical addition to the annual Memorial Day Parade on May 26. They will be honoring the area's history as the home of the nation’s first Medal of Honor recipient, high-ranking officers and all fallen Ohio soldiers that served from the Civil War era to present, who have either been buried or held in […]
OhioHealth Hardin Memorial Hospital is enhancing its imaging services by expanding MRI availability to provide patients with greater access to critical diagnostic imaging. MRI appointments will be available on two upcoming Saturdays this spring: April 26th and May 3rd. Then, beginning May 19th, MRI services will be offered every Monday (except Memorial Day), Tuesday, and Friday, ensuring consistent weekday availability for patients in Hardin County and surrounding areas. This expansion is part of OhioHealth’s ongoing commitment to keeping […]
Photo: Vancrest of Ada A resident of Vancrest of Ada is selling greeting cards that she designed. The resident's name is Ruth and she drew the cards and is now selling them just in time for Easter and Mother's Day. The money helps to support her and the Activities Department at the facility. According to information on the Ada Area Chamber of Commerce, Ruth was the owner of Gallery for the Arts on Main Street in the village. Photo: Vancrest […]
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.
