Photo: McGuffey Conservation Club The McGuffey Conservation Club is hosting a Fish & Chicken Fry this Saturday from 3pm until 7pm. Guests have the option of dine in or carry out. Plates are $15 each and tickets can be purchased at the door. There will also be raffles at the event as well. McGuffey Conservation Club is located at 6950 TR 55 in Alger. For questions, please call 419-757-9849.
The Hardin County Humane Society is holding a Pet Food Pantry this Saturday, November 16th. The hours will be from 10am until 12pm, and it is limited to Hardin County residents only. You must have a photo ID showing you are 18 years of age or older and provide proof of income documentation. First time visitors should allow extra time to complete and sign an application. The Humane Society is located at 13510 US 68 in Kenton. For more information on the services and […]
Photo: Alger Community Fire Association The Alger Community Fire Association is hosting a Meet & Greet with Santa on Saturday, December 7th. There will be snacks, hot chocolate, and different backdrops for pictures. The event will be held at Alger Fire Department, located at 102 E. Lee Street in Alger from noon until 2:00pm. For more information, visit the Alger Community Fire Association on Facebook.
Retail services at Post Offices across Ohio will be closed today, Nov. 11, 2024, in recognition of Veterans Day. There will be no mail delivery, caller service or Post Office Box service. All services will resume on Tuesday, Nov. 12, 2024. For more information, please visit www.usps.com.
The Ohio Department of Transportation is reminding motorists that there will be a U.S. 23 pavement repair: project occurring this week in Wyandot County. U.S. 23 between the Marion County line and the State Route 53 interchange will be restricted to one lane during the week of Nov. 11 for pavement repairs. State Route 294 between Township Highway 97 and State Route 67 will also close on Tuesday, November 12 for approximately four days for a culvert replacement. For more […]
The awards for past Alumni Hall of Fame inductees.Photo: Marion Technical College After a flood of nominations, Marion Technical College selected five outstanding alumni to be inducted into the Alumni Hall of Fame on Thursday, Nov. 21, at 6:30 p.m. They include: Lisa Bush, Vice President and Wealth Advisor at Alluvial Private Wealth; Class of 2016 John Case, Director of Technology at Ohio Hi-Point Career Center, Class of 2004 Jill Chitwood, Owner of Sights Unseen Travel Agency, Class of 1982 […]
Photo: Upper Scioto Valley FFA Chapter The Upper Scioto Valley FFA Chapter is holding their Pearl Valley Fundraiser. FFA members are selling a variety of delicious items including fruit, nuts, summer sausage and cheeses. Orders are due by Tuesday, November 12. You can order from any USV FFA member or you can send a message to the Upper Scioto Valley FFA Chapter on Facebook to place your order. More details on the fundraiser and items for sale can also be […]
Photo: Riverdale Education Association REA The Riverdale Education Association highlighted Miles Frey this week as their Teacher of the Week. Frey has been a teacher for 2 years and teaches 5th grade Science for Riverdale. Last year he taught 4th grade Math and Science at Cory Rawson. Frey's favorite thing about teaching is helping students reach their full potential. He also is a Junior High football and Junior High Wrestling coach at Riverdale. Frey graduated from Riverdale in 2019, and […]
The Ohio State Highway Patrol is reminding motorists of the increase in deer-involved crashes during this time of year. Since 2019, there have been 109,507 deer-involved crashes on Ohio roadways. While 95% of deer-involved crashes only resulted in property damage, 44 crashes were fatal and resulted in 45 deaths. Additionally, from 2019-2023, 47% of these crashes occurred in October, November and December, with 22% occurring in November alone. "Practicing safe driving habits and staying fully focused on the road increases […]
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.
