United Way of Hardin County's 4th annual Bourbon Ball will be held October 17. It will start at 7 that evening at the Varsity Venue in Kenton. This year's theme is Black Flame Candle. The event will be an evening of music, dancing, and Halloween fun. Costumes are encouraged but not required. Story and graphic from United Way of Hardin County Facebook page.
Hardin County Family YMCA is hosting a Back to School Mom to Mom Sale August 15. It will take place from 9am until noon this Saturday at the Y, located at 918 West Franklin Street in Kenton. There will be kids clothing, toys, baby gear, books and strollers. Gently used children's items will have affordable prices. Admission is one dollar for those 8 and older. Story and graphic from the Hardin County Family YMCA Facebook page.
Kenton Elementary School will host open houses on August 24 and 25. Preschool through second grade will be from 4 until 6pm on Monday the 24 and third through fifth grade will be from 4 until 6 on Tuesday the 25. Several important items will be discussed during the open house. They include transportation, fees, supplies, paperwork and more. The first day of school for Kenton students is Wednesday August 26. (Story submitted)
A long time employee of the Ada Public Library is calling it a career. After 34 amazing years of dedication, Karen Garver is retiring on August 27. From making everybody feel at home to helping generations of residents find the perfect read, Garver has been the heart and soul of the library. To help thank her for over three decades of service to Ada, there will be a card station set up in the Meeting Room at the library this […]
Introduction: Findlay∙Hancock County Chamber of Commerce (“The Chamber”) is issuing this request for proposal (“Proposal”) for community-oriented projects for the HL Class of 2026 to consider as a potential class project (“Project”). About Hancock Leadership: Hancock Leadership, a program of The Chamber, is a nine-month seminar program designed to strengthen leadership skills, broaden knowledge of the community and motivate participants to become involved in addressing community issues. Since its beginning, over 1,000 area leaders have graduated from Hancock Leadership, representing […]
BLUFFTON, Ohio— Bluffton University will open the fall semester with its Opening Convocation at 10:45 a.m. Tuesday, Aug. 18, in Yoder Recital Hall. Dr. Mark Bourassa, dean of students, Bluffton University, will present “The Challenge of Integrity in a Changing World.” Bourassa will explore the importance of integrity in a rapidly changing world and challenge Bluffton students to consider how their values, decisions and actions shape the communities around them. Opening Convocation marks the beginning of the university's fall semester. […]
The Kenton Police Department and Hardin County Sheriff's Office are holding a Cops and Bobbers Youth Fishing Day on Sunday August 30. It will take place from 5 until 8pm at France Lake in Kenton. Youth under 18 do not need a fishing license, and children must be accompanied by an adult the entire time. You can bring your own fishing gear and bait, but they will be supplied if you don't have them. Graphic from KPD Facebook page
HSLC's final Food Truck Takeover Thursday will take place tomorrow. Back by popular demand is Flappers, Fins and Fries, which will be serving from 11am until 2 Thursday (August 13). There will be prize drawings and free gift bags. HSLC is located at 116 East Franklin Street in Kenton. Graphic and story from HSLC Facebook page
Hardin County Chamber and Business Alliance will hold the next Community Coffee in September. It will start at 8:00 am Tuesday, September 1 in the Alliance Conference Room, located at 225 South Detroit Street in Kenton. Blake McElroy of Boom Stick Armory will be the featured guest speaker. Those attending will be able to get the latest community updates and connect with fellow community members during the open Question and Answer and networking time. To RSVP, please click here.
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.
