Numerous drivers were cited Thursday for either driving on closed roads or load limit violations. Kenton Police Officers issued 29 citations yesterday in the city. 23 of those were for driving on closed roads. The remaining six were for load limit violations. Detroit Street closed from Ohio to Carrol Streets in downtown Kenton this past Monday, January 27.
Photo: City of Kenton City of Kenton officials have informed the community that after extensive deliberation and collaboration, they have made the decision to close Hayes Avenue/East Forest Road from North Detroit Street to North Main Street for the duration of the Detroit Street Project. Concrete barriers will be placed with absolutely no through traffic permitted. They stated that the intersection has become a significant pressure point and poses a danger to motorists, primarily due to truck drivers not adhering […]
Some motorists are violating traffic laws when it comes to back in angle parking on Main Street in downtown Kenton. It is illegal, the same as it is for parallel parking, to cross the center lane and park on the opposite side of the street. Even though signs are not posted, and the city does not plan to install them, violators could receive a citation.
The Area Agency on Aging 3 in Lima is currently seeking a Full-Time Mobility Navigator. The Mobility Navigator develops and maintains cooperative working relationships with social service providers, non-profit agencies, and participants to assist in meeting the transportation and mobility needs in the AAA 3 seven-county service area. The Mobility Navigator assists with implementation strategies and annual updates to the Regional Transportation Plan. Interested candidates must have a valid driver's license, access to an automobile, and automobile insurance and they […]
Kenton City Schools is currently seeking a Speech Language Pathologist for the 2025-2026 school year. Interested candidates must have an Ohio School Speech Language Pathologist License/Certificate. A full job description can be found here. For questions or to apply, please email Linda Dickerson at dickersonl@kentoncityschools.org.
Photo: Ridgemont Alumni President- Kate Galyk Hanson The Ridgemont Alumni Association is currently seeking donations for their scholarship program. The group stated that they give out a $500 scholarship to a descendant of Alumni from Ridgeway, Mt. Victory or Ridgemont and they also award a $500 Cheryl France Memorial Award. If you are interested in donating to help support students at Ridgemont, please send or drop donations off to Ridgemont Alumni Association c/o Tracy Holinger at Quest Federal Credit Union […]
Wyandot Memorial Hospital has announced that they are currently accepting scholarship applications for aspiring healthcare professionals. Whether you're just beginning your journey or continuing your education, they are here to help. The Wyandot Memorial Hospital Foundation raises funds for various projects, including awarding scholarships to county residents pursuing careers in healthcare. For more information or to download the application, please visit their website by clicking here.
Photo: Upper Scioto Valley School District The Upper Scioto Valley School's 8th grade Power of the Pen ten recently competed in the Districts at Coldwater Middle School. Power of the Pen empowers young people to find and develop their own unique creative voice through participating in district, regional, and state writing tournaments. Around 300 schools across Ohio currently compete in Power of the Pen. USV student Malee Brown placed in the top 10 writers for all 8th grade students at the competition. […]
Don’t forget that the deadline to buy a 2025 Hardin County Dog Tag is tomorrow. Every dog three months of age and older must have a dog license. The fee is $20, but if an application is not filed and the fee is not paid on or before January 31, then a penalty of $20 will be assessed. Anyone found harboring an unlicensed dog after January 31 will be cited into court, where they could be fined up to $150 […]
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.
