The John Wallace Catfish Derby has been scheduled for Saturday, April 26 at France Lake in Kenton. Dinner will be served at 5pm that evening, and you are encouraged to bring a dish to remember John. The derby will be held from 6pm until midnight. The cost is $22 per team for the derby. Plaques will be presented for first, second, third and big fish. All money goes to buy fish for the quarry. More information can be found on […]
Photo: Wyandot County Farm Bureau The Wyandot County Farm Bureau will hold its 2025 Spring Plant and Seed Swap on April 19. It will run from 10am until 2pm that day at the Gottfried Nature Center on County Highway 330 in Upper Sandusky. You can bring seeds less than 2 years old, bulbs, plant, cuttings or fermentable to swap or donate a suggested $5 per person cover fee, Coffee and snacks will be provided. Wyandot Soil and Water will be […]
Photo: Ada Area Chamber of Commerce The Ada Area Chamber of Commerce announced the Master of Ceremonies for this evening's 2nd Annual Ada Distinguished Awards Night. Jillian Allison is a senior at Ada Bulldogs and is going to Ohio Northern University next year for a bachelor’s in communications and media with a minor in business administration. She is the Senior class president & student council vice president. This will also be her second hosting job, as she was the host […]
The Ada Police Department is continuing to seek help in locating Todd C. Musson. He is a resident of the Village of Ada and is formerly of Kenton. Musson is described as a 55-year-old white male, approximately 5 feet 9 inches tall and weighs 145 pounds. He was last seen walking on November 4, 2024, walking southeast of Kenton into the rural area of Hardin County and was wearing a green t-shirt, blue jeans, black shoes and a black ballcap […]
Photo: Hardin Northern Local School District The Hardin Northern Jr. High Quiz Bowl team represented their school well with an amazing performance at the Hardin County meet. The students earned 2nd place. The team members are Alex Chamberlain, Wyatt Linke, Gio Noascono (nay-ahs-cuhno), Leighton Whitaker, Madilyn Suter, and Tatum Dale. Their advisor is Andrea Rodabaugh.
Photo: Riverdale Local Schools Josten's will be delivering caps and gowns to Riverdale seniors on Monday March 10. The items will be distributed during lunches in the hallway by the library on the that day. Your balance must be paid in full to receive your items. You are encouraged to pay in advance of the delivery date online at jostens.com.
The Ohio State Highway Patrol released a video showing the arrest of woman for Operating a Vehicle Intoxicated. The incident occurred on December 20, 2024 in the City of Findlay. Troopers witnessed her traveling left of center and nearly striking multiple vehicles head-on, including an OSP cruiser. The 40-year-old woman was placed under arrest after failing a field sobriety test. The video can be viewed below.
Photo: Xavier Napper, Graphic & Media Arts Academy (Bellefontaine), pictured centered, after winning first place at the SkillsUSA Regional Competition in Job Skills Demonstration A. Several students from Ohio Hi-Point Career Center (OHP) advanced to the SkillsUSA Ohio State Championships after placing at the regional contest. The Central Regional SkillsUSA contest, held Feb. 21 at Delaware Area Career Center, showcased OHP students' strong technical and leadership skills across multiple categories, competing against more than 500 students from central Ohio. The […]
Kenton Mayor Lynn Webb announced the hiring of Jon Cross as a consultant for the City of Kenton. At this week's city council meeting, the mayor stated that the decision is aimed at bolstering economic development and securing funding for various local projects. Cross is a former State Representative and the founder of Cross Capital Consulting, and he will be working under a $1,000 monthly contract to assist the city with government affairs and advocacy. Cross provided an overview of […]
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.
