The Union County Sheriff's Office App is under construction. While the app is still accessible during this process, there may be some changes. The link for the inmate search on the app is currently down for updates. Officials hope that that service will be back up and running once the new App is complete.
The Blanchard Valley Health System Auxiliary is awarding 10 scholarships of $1,000 each to high school students pursuing health-related careers. Applicants must complete all necessary portions of the application online no later than April 15. To learn more about eligibility requirements and to apply, please click here.
Photo: BKP Ambulance District The BKP Ambulance District is welcoming all area providers to its Spring Continuing Education Forum March 15. There will be four sessions beginning at 8 on that Saturday morning at the Hardin County Sheriff's Office, located at 1025 South Main Street in Kenton. The event is free, and snacks and drinks will be provided. Area providers must RSVP to Morgan Gaudet by calling 419-265-0971 or by email at mgaudet@bkpambulance.com.
Kenton Top Twenty and The Kenton Choral Boosters invites the public to the first ever Kenton Cup this Saturday February 15. Show Choir Competition begins at 9am Saturday morning. The Ada High School Varsity Singers will compete at 1pm. Kenton Middle School's Dimensions will perform at 4:50pm and Kenton High School Top Twenty performs at 9:45pm. Daytime tickets are $15, Finals $10 and All-Day tickets $20, and are available at the door. There will also be vendors, food, and great […]
Benjamin Logan Middle School received a voicemail message suggesting that a Benjamin Logan 6th grade student intended to bring a firearm to school today. According to a release from Superintendent John Scheu, the message was received at around 8pm Tuesday night. Following an immediate investigation by local law enforcement, it was determined that the caller was a 14-year-old student from Tennessee. This student misrepresented themselves by using the name of a Benjamin Logan student. Authorities in Tennessee, including the local […]
OhioMeansJobs Hardin County is seeking local and regional businesses to participate in the Annual Hardin County Job Fair on March 19th. It will run from 9:00am to 12:30pm at the Hardin County Fairgrounds. If your company is looking to hire part-time, full-time, seasonal or internships, this will be an opportunity to fill your workforce needs. There is no cost to participate. The event is open to the public plus Hardin County students. For more information call 567-295-6721.
Photo: Fostoria Police Department A 24-year-old Fostoria man was arrested in connection to the death of an infant late Tuesday morning. According to a release from Fostoria Police Chief Gabe Wedge, officers and Fostoria EMS responded to 1521 North Countyline Street, in the Wood County section of the city, for the report of an unresponsive infant. Once First Responders arrived on scene, lifesaving actions were implemented, and the infant was then immediately transported to the Fostoria ProMedica Hospital for further […]
Photo: Hardin Northern Local School District Hardin Northern School will present Willy Wonka Junior on February 28, March 1 and March 2. The Friday and Saturday performances start at 7pm and the Sunday matinee performance starts at 2:30 in the Hardin Northern Junior High Gym. Tickets will be sold at the door. Students in 12th grade and under are $5 and adults are $10. Adult tickets for all three shows can be purchased for $25. There will be a bake […]
The National Weather Service has issued an Ice Storm Warning for Hancock County in our region. Significant icing is anticipated. Total snow and sleet accumulations up to one inch and ice accumulations of one tenth to three tenths of an inch. It is in effect until 7 AM EST Thursday Feb 13, 2025. Power outages and tree damage are likely due to the ice. Travel will be very difficult due to slippery road conditions and periodic poor visibility. The hazardous […]
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.
