Photo: City of Findlay- Mayor's Office The City of Findlay has openings for several positions. They are looking to hire a firefighter and police officer. Seasonal help is also needed for the cemetery, Public Works, Recreations and Water Treatment. An intern positions is also available in the Recreation Department. You can learn more about the roles and apply by visiting findlayohio.com/jobs.
The National Weather Service in Wilmington has issued a Wind Advisory and Flood Watch Hardin County and surrounding areas. Residents across the region are urged to remain alert as hazardous weather moves in this afternoon through evening. A Wind Advisory is in effect from 10 AM this morning until midnight tonight, with strong gusts up to 50mph expected throughout the day. In addition, a Flood Watch begins this evening and extends through Sunday morning, with the potential for heavy rainfall […]
Dr. Lamar Nisly, professor of English at Bluffton University, will present Bluffton’s annual Civic Engagement Forum titled, “Faith and Memory During Challenging Times.” The presentation will take place at 11 a.m. on Tuesday, April 8, in Yoder Recital Hall. During the presentation, the English professor will draw on church history, Bluffton University’s story, literature, and personal experience to explore how by looking back we can find our way forward. This Forum directly relates to Bluffton’s 2024-25 Civic Engagement Theme: Faith […]
A generous family with deep local roots is coming together to help Marion Technical College students succeed. The Anderson family has created a new scholarship fund. Tim Anderson worked at Whirlpool for 28 years and saw the need for local workers to upgrade their skills through higher education. “I had good folks working for me. The jobs were becoming more technical. "We needed a solution to keep skillsets current with the rapid advancements in technology. I got in touch with […]
A great downtown Kenton event is just around three and a half months away. The Kenton Historic Courthouse District will hold the Eats on the Street Food Truck Fest on Saturday, July 19. The premier event of the summer will run from 5:00pm until 10:00pm that evening. You can enjoy great food, drinks, entertainment, auto and bike show, and a kids' zone right on the streets of downtown Kenton. All proceeds from the event will benefit the work of the […]
Photo: BKP Ambulance District The BKP Ambulance District has openings for part time NREMT or Ohio State Certified EMT's and Paramedics. They offer a uniform allowance, Ohio Public Employee Retirement System, flexible scheduling and CE assistance. Applications are available on their website at bkpambulance.com. You can also get one in their office at 439 South Main Street in Kenton.
Photo: Ridgemont FFA The Ridgemont FFA Banquet is scheduled for this Sunday, April 6. The event will start at 5:30 that evening. It celebrates the chapter's achievements and is a great opportunity to connect with FFA family. Leading up to the banquet, Spirit Week started Monday at Ridgemont, and each day has a different theme. To RSVP for the FFA Banquet, please scan the QR code on the flyer.
Photo: Kenton City Schools Kenton High School's Winter Guard earned a 3rd place win at State Finals Competition. The finals were held at Wapakoneta High School this past Saturday, March 29. The team scored a 76.468 and was only 2 points away from second place. Team members are Mara Yoder, Nevaeah Cooper, Jessie Davis, Lily Poland, Xavier Middleton, and Allison Woodard. More pictures from the competition can be found by clicking here.
So far, there is only one blood drive scheduled around the area during the month of April. It will held Monday, April 21 at Belle Center United Methodist Church. The hours will be from noon until 6pm. The church is located at 101 South Center Street in Belle Center. To find more blood drives or to schedule an appointment, visit redcrossblood.org.
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.
