Photo: Upper Scioto Valley School District A Dine and Donate event to support Business Professionals of America students at Upper Scioto Valley will take place April 30 at Wings and Rings in Lima. From 5:00pm until 8:00pm that evening, 15 percent of all food sales will be donated to BPA. You can dine in or carry out. Wings and Rings is located at 1939 Roschman Avenue in Lima.
In recognition of National Distracted Driving Awareness Month, the Ohio State Highway Patrol is reminding motorists to always keep their eyes on the road, their hands on the wheel and their mind on the task. Remember, anytime you shift your attention from driving, you’re distracted. “Whether you’re just learning to drive or have decades of experience – operating a vehicle always requires undivided attention,” said Governor Mike DeWine. “During Distracted Driving Awareness Month, I encourage all drivers to commit to […]
Photo: HSLC- Banking & Financial Services HSLC's 6th Annual Summer Thursday Food Truck Takeover schedule has officially been released. It will kick off on Thursday, May 8th with Pig In a Pickle first on the schedule. There will be mouthwatering bites, cool treats, all-around delicious vibes, and all new summer swag to give away. Again this summer, one person on each event date will win a $50 Visa gift card simply by signing up. For all the dates and the […]
Riverdale School officials announced that the viral illness called Fifth Disease is going around the elementary school. It is common in kids ages 5 through 15. Fifth Disease is known for a rash that makes a child's cheeks bright red, and it is sometimes called the "slapped cheek" rash. The signs and symptoms are a low fever, headache and stuffy or runny nose. After those symptoms are gone, the rash on cheeks, arms, legs and trunk appear. Once the rash […]
Tuesday may have been April Fool’s Day, but it was no joke for a long serving Hardin County elected official. Brenda Rainsburg celebrated her 40th anniversary on Tuesday as Hardin County Recorder. Reflecting on that time, she noted that a lot has changed over those years especially in technology and employees. With 40 years down, she has no plans to call it a career anytime soon, “I’m here for as long as the county will have me. 40 years has […]
A McGuffey man was sentenced this morning in Hardin County Common Pleas Court on charges connected to the murder of his father. 42-year-old Dustin Bolen was sentenced to 19 years to life in prison on charges of murder, tampering with evidence and gross abuse of a corpse. On March 31, 2024, after an argument with his father, 66-year-old Michael Bolen, the younger Bolen killed his dad then hid the body, which was found in December of that year. In Court […]
A Kenton man was sentenced Tuesday on multiple felony charges in Hardin County Common Pleas Court. Christopher Kitchen pleaded guilty to theft, grand theft, money laundering and tampering with records back in February. He was hoping to be put on community control with maybe some local jail incarceration, which was part of joint sentencing recommendation between the Hardin County Prosecutor's Office and his attorney as part of a plea agreement. Judge Steve Christopher however rejected the recommendation saying that a […]
Photo: FUN-E FUN-E announced a new event will be held April 12. The Spring Fling Game Bash will take place from 2:00pm until 5:00pm that afternoon at the Simon Kenton School Gym. It is for DD adults, ages 18 and over, who live in Hardin County. You can RSVP by calling Chantel at 419-233-1211. FUN-E's mission is to create an inclusive and supportive community where adults with developmental disabilities can engage in meaningful activities, build friendships, and experience personal growth. […]
Photo: Hardin Northern Local School District Elementary students at Hardin Northern showed off their March Madness Reading Challenge prizes on Tuesday. Students earned raffle tickets for reading during the month of March. Prize-winners earned books, posters, and basketballs. School officials thanked the Hardin County Community Foundation and Wilson Football Factory for supporting the library.
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.
