The Annual Easter Egg Hunt presented by Ada VFW Auxiliary Post 9381 will be held on April 12. Doors will open and registration will be at 11 that morning, and the hunt will start at noon at the Ada VFW, located at 2147 State Route 235 in the village. The age groups are 0 to 3, 4 to 6, 7 to 9 and 10 to 12. A coloring contest will be held, and the one boy and one girl from […]
School administrators who are looking to educate students about road safety and smart decision making are encouraged to schedule a speaker from the Drive to Live program through the Ohio State Highway Patrol. The educational program engages in conversations with the young drivers about making good decisions. The Drive to Live initiative builds relationships between the classroom and the highway by bringing in local OSP troopers as speakers. For more information on the program and to register for a speaker, […]
The Optimist Club of Kenton-Central Hardin County will hold their annual Easter Egg Hunt on Saturday, April 19. It will start at 1:00pm that afternoon at the Hardin County Courthouse lawn in downtown Kenton. The Easter Egg Hunt is open to ages 1 through 10. Children are asked to bring their own basket or bag for collecting eggs. In case of possible weather issues, listen to WKTN for updates or visit the Hardin County Optimist Club Facebook page.
Photo: Hardin County Chamber and Business Alliance The Hardin County Chamber and Business Alliance posted its latest Hardin County Community Spotlight. On the Alliance's Facebook page and website, they are featuring local businesses that make each of the county's communities unique. Whether you’re a local or a visitor, there’s a variety of places to Eat, Sip, Shop and Visit. Featured in Wednesday's spotlight were locations in the village of Dunkirk. They are Mr. Cheezy's, Impressions by PJ and the Hardin […]
Photo: Riverdale Local Schools Hancock Public Health is offering an in-school vaccine clinic for parents that would like to take advantage of this opportunity to avoid taking their student to the doctor or health department themselves. The 2025 Spring Vaccine Clinic will be at Riverdale on Tuesday, April 22 from 1pm until 3pm. This clinic is 6th graders and Juniors. Hancock Public Health is also offering other recommended vaccines if interested. More important information can be found by clicking here.
A trial date for an Ada man who was arrested and charged in Grant County, Indiana after he allegedly traveled to Marion, Indiana from Ohio in what he believed was a prearranged meeting to pick up children under the age 14 for sexual exploitation is now scheduled for this June. 64-year-old Dennis J. Roth has been charged with three counts of conspiracy to commit promotion of child sexual trafficking, three counts of attempted child molesting and three counts of child […]
Area fire departments have been dispatched to a grass fire in the 6000 block of County 60 near Ada. The fire was reported at around 4:05 this (Thursday) afternoon. Central Dispatch described it as large in nature, and the property sits between two properties. No other information is available at this time.
The 2025 Spring Craft and Vendor Show will be held April 12 at the Hardin County Fairgrounds. The 24th Annual Show will run from 9am until 3pm in two buildings at the fairgrounds in Kenton and admission is free. It will feature numerous handmade crafters and direct sales vendors. Lunch, with a carry-out option, will be available. It is sponsored by the Rhinehart United Methodist Church.
Photo: Family Resource Center The Family Resource Center announced that a Kids Night Out event will be held in Findlay from 5:30 to 7:30pm on April 15. This is a drop off opportunity for parents and caregivers to take a break. Kids ages 5 to 17 will engage in games and activities in a safe environment. It will be held at the Blanchard Valley Center- Training Center Entrance, located at 1700 East Sandusky Street in Findlay. For more information and […]
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.
