The Hardin County Dog Warden's Office made an important announcement this afternoon and it is effective immediately. Officials stated that their office will be closed for quarantine due to an unexpected animal illness. They will notify the public when the quarantine has been lifted. If you have any questions, please feel free to contact them at 419-674-2209.
Photo: City of Kenton Government A temporary parking restriction on Franklin Street in Kenton is scheduled for tomorrow, March 27 and Friday, March 28. During this period, parking will be prohibited on Franklin between Detroit and Main Streets. This restriction is necessary to facilitate the installation of a new waterline. City officials apologize for any inconvenience this may cause and appreciate your understanding and cooperation as they work to improve the community's infrastructure. All vehicles need to be removed from […]
Photo: Ohio State University Extension- Hardin County $10 billion in direct economic assistance payments will soon be issued by the Farm Service Agency to help agricultural producers overcome increased input costs and falling commodity prices. Payments made through the Emergency Commodity Assistance Program are based on reported crop acres for eligible commodities for the 2024 crop year. Eligible producers will receive a pre-filled application form that can be returned to their nearest FSA office. The Hardin County FSA office is […]
Photo: Riverdale Local Schools Riverdale Kindergarten Screening will be held on April 8. Parents with children who will be five years old on or before August 1 this year are asked to register by visiting riverdalefalcons.org. If you plan to open enroll your child to a different district, screening still needs to be done in your district of residence. Screening will take place in the kindergarten classrooms at Riverdale Elementary School. You can sign up for a time slot after […]
The next Community Coffee is set for Tuesday, April 1st at 8:00am. The event will take place at the Hardin County Chamber and Business Alliance Conference Room in Kenton. This is a complementary event and is open to members and the public. The featured speaker is Eric Davis, of Wessler Engineering. A member of the public will also give a brief presentation on their business or organization. There will also be time to ask questions. Visit the Hardin County Chamber […]
Kenton City Council addressed several significant matters at its meeting this past Monday evening. In a write-up provided by city officials, Council members engaged in comprehensive discussions concerning truck traffic issues, enforcement efforts, and updates from city departments. The resignation of the city auditor, adjustments in energy rates, the implementation of trash vouchers, and ongoing infrastructure enhancements were some of the topics. Council members approved the applications for water and sewer infrastructure loans, the awarding of contracts for lead service […]
Hardin Northern Jr. High and High School: All A Honor Roll 7th Grade – Reagan Camper, Jyles Conley, Sophia Faber, Rune Frater, Brody Halsey, Brady Holtzberger, Faith LaPlant, Hope Ribley, Presley Terhark, Sawyer Weihrauch 8th Grade – Emma Ayers, Sydney Byers, Wyatt Haley, Zackary Hartman, Legacie Mermann, Giovanni Noascono, Madilyn Suter, Leah Wurstbaugh 9th Grade – Treysen Eibling, Kylie Lenhart, Addison Richardson, Milee Seabrook, Karter Terhark 10th Grade – Kendall Frank, Cody Thiel 11th Grade – Riley Newton, Luke Price, […]
Photo: Ohio State Highway Patrol The Ohio State Highway Patrol is holding a Women’s Academy Readiness Seminar in Columbus on April 19. Women who are interested in becoming a trooper can discover all they need to know about the hiring process, physical fitness prep, academy life, and more. RSVP no later than April 17 by emailing ADRecruit@dps.ohio.gov secure a spot. More information can be found on the Ohio State Highway Patrol Facebook page.
Photo: Hardin County Chamber and Business Alliance The Hardin County Chamber and Business Alliance featured Peacock Water in its latest Member Spotlight. Peacock Water has been serving Hardin County for over 70 years. They provide service and installation of water softeners, drinking water systems, and other water treatment related equipment, and products at their 6 locations. Peacock Water also have a robust delivery program for salt, bottled water and inline filter replacement. In Kenton, Peacock Water is located at 430 […]
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.
