The Hardin Leadership Steering Committee will be conducting a review of the Hardin Leadership program. The nine-session program has been conducted for 31 years. The Steering Committee is trying to determine if they are still delivering the most effective community leadership development program for Hardin County. The committee will be posting questions soon on the Hardin Leadership Facebook page.
Photo: Ada Bulldogs Ada Bulldogs youth spring sports sign ups are being accepted. The spring sports include soccer, baseball and softball and track. They are open to all skill levels. The teams focus on skill-building, teamwork and making lasting memories. Visit the Ada Bulldogs Facebook page for more information.
Photo: Riverdale FFA Riverdale FFA announced that Strawberry Sales are underway. Orders can be placed now through February 14. The strawberries arrive March 3. They come from Florida and are ready-to-eat. An open flat contains 8 pints for just $24. They have a chapter goal of 1,050 flats. Orders can be placed with any Riverdale FFA member.
WASHINGTON- The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) announced the 2025 enrollment periods for key safety-net programs – Agriculture Risk Coverage (ARC) and Price Loss Coverage (PLC) as well as Dairy Margin Coverage (DMC). Agricultural producers can submit applications to USDA’s Farm Service Agency (FSA) for ARC and PLC for the 2025 crop year from Jan. 21 to April 15 and for DMC for the 2025 coverage year from Jan. 29 to March 31. ARC and PLC provide financial protections to […]
Ohioans who wish to learn what it takes to ride a motorcycle safely and responsibly can sign up online for rider courses beginning Thursday, Jan. 23 at 9 am. Last year, the state’s motorcycle safety and education program, Motorcycle Ohio, trained over 11,000 students. Courses begin as early as March and run through mid-November. Education for riders is one of the keys to making our roadways safer for all drivers. Since 2020, 1,022 motorcyclists have been killed in crashes on […]
The 2025 Hardin County Livestock Commodity groups are working to set the dates of their annual banquets and are releasing information for scholarship and royalty selections. At this time, the Horse Banquet is scheduled for February 15 at 5:30pm at the Kenton Moose Lodge. The Poultry Banquet will be March 29 at 5 at Christian Missionary Alliance Church. Sheep Improvement Association Banquet is scheduled for March 1 at 6:30 p.m. at St. John's Evangelical Church in Kenton.Banquets for the Pork […]
Photo: Glazed Over Kenton Glazed Over in Kenton announced on Wednesday that they have made the difficult decision to close their doors after several years in Kenton. In a statement on the Glazed Over Kenton Facebook page, they thanked the public for their support. They also thanked the local schools and businesses that partnered with them at the business. The statement added that although this chapter is closing, they are excited about the next, and they look forward to continuing […]
A Marion man is facing charges after thousands of dollars in tools were stolen at a residence in Wyandot County this week. According to a release from Wyandot County Sheriff Todd Frey, deputies were dispatched to the 7000 block of State Route 199, Upper Sandusky, to investigate a breaking and entering. Deputies were able to develop a suspect, and with the help of the Wyandot County Major Crimes Unit, they began gathering intel about the suspect's current vehicle and residence […]
The SOUP Kitchen will be serving meals next week. They will be served January 20 through 24 in the lower level of the Moose Lodge in Kenton. The hours each day are 11am until 12:30pm. All are welcome to a home cooked meal. The Kenton Moose Family Center is located at 801 W. Lima Street in Kenton.
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.
