Hardin County Family YMCA. Hardin County Family YMCA announced that this is the last week to take advantage of their summer special. When you purchase a three-month membership, you get the fourth month free. You must sign up for the promotion at the front desk of the Y located at 918 West Franklin Street in Kenton.
Wyandot Chamber of Commerce Wyandot Chamber of Commerce announced its newest program, Emerging Leaders. This program gives local high school students the opportunity to step outside the classroom and connect with leaders throughout Wyandot County. This is for students in grades 10-12, and there is no cost. To sign up for the program, please click here.
Hardin Northern will host a parent information meeting Thursday evening concerning the 7th and 8th grade Washington D.C. trip. It will start at 7:30 tomorrow evening in the High School gymnasium. Information shared will be student official agreement contract details, student pricing, payment dates, and more. The trip is scheduled for May 17-20 2027.
The Hardin County Board of Elections announced that the Ohio Secretary of State has launched a statewide training institute for potential candidates or existing elected officials who would like further information. The sessions include, ow to run for office, how to file, campaign finance for candidates and how Ohio's elections work. Information on the training can be found on the ohiosos.gov website.
Marion Palace Theatre The Marion Palace Chorus returns for the 2026–27 season on Sunday, September 13, and registration is now open. No previous choral experience is necessary. This is for ages 12 and up. After beginning September 13, rehearsals will continue every other Sunday from 6 until 8pm The cost is $40 for the season, which includes music and materials. To register, please click here. For questions or more information, please contact Director Ryan Ratliff at chorus@marionpalace.org.
Abundant Life Boutique Abundant Life Boutique is in need of clothing donations. They are looking for all sizes of children's clothing, men’s jeans and men’s t-shirts. Donations can be dropped off at the boutique, located at 409 Madison Street in Kenton Wednesday, September 9 from 4:00-7:00 pm and at Salon 67 anytime. To ensure the items can be given to the community, please only drop off donations at the boutique during that time.
Revitalize Kenton: a community partnership Reservations are being accepted for Cleveland Keys Dueling Pianos Keys of a Cause on November 7. Tickets for the Revitalize Kenton event is $40, and if you bring your own cooler with soda and alcohol, there will be an additional $10 fee. Food will be catered by Moore Than Just BBQ. The show will be held in the Community Building at the Hardin County Fairgrounds. A link to complete a reservation form and reserve a […]
An almost total lunar eclipse will be visible Thursday night, and the good news is skies are forecast to be mostly clear around Hardin County. The eclipse officially starts at 10:33 Thursday evening, reaches its maximum peak at 12:12 and ends at just after 3:00 Friday morning. While not a total lunar eclipse, it will be very close with 96.2% of the Moon becoming obscured. The Moon will be a deep red hue alongside a thin bit of silver along […]
The Hardin County Chamber and Business Alliance announced that a ribbon cutting ceremony for Black's Shady Knoll Orchard will be held Tuesday, September 15. It will start at 1:00 pm at 19484 State Route 31 in Mount Victory. The ribbon cutting is being held to celebrate the Grand Opening of their new facility.
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.
