The online store for Spirit Wear is now open for 2024 Upper Scioto Valley Girls Basketball. Now is the time to order your apparel to help show your support for the USV girl’s basketball team. Orders are currently being accepted until November 1st. For more information or a link to order, please click here.
Photo: Downtown, Marion Inc. Downtown, Marion Inc. recently announced the return of their Lighted Truck Christmas Parade. This year's Christmas Parade will feature decorated trucks of all kinds. This year’s theme is "Gingerbread Jubilee." The parade is set to begin at 6pm on Saturday, November 30th. It will follow through the streets of Downtown Marion, ending at Founders Park in time for the Christmas Tree Lighting to kick off the holiday season. They are inviting the community to join them […]
Photo: Hardin County Early Intervention Hardin County Early Intervention is holding a Playtime with EI event on Friday, October 25th. It will start at 10:00am that morning at Lawrence Woods. You're invited to join them on a walk through Lawrence Woods on the Board Walk. Hardin County Early Intervention serves families with children with developmental delays ages birth to three in Hardin County. They operate in partnership with Help Me Grow through Simon Kenton School / Hardin County Board of […]
The Hardin County Chamber and Business Alliance is taking registrations now for the next Hardin County Young Professionals meeting on November 13th at noon. Young Professionals presents an opportunity for networking, collaboration and professional development. For more information on Young Professionals or to get involved, contact Deb Phillips at the Alliance. You can register for the November 13th meeting here.
Photo: Ohio Northern University An Ohio Northern University Law School graduate celebrated his 100th birthday Wednesday. John O. Costine holds the record for being the longest continuously-practicing attorney in the state of Ohio. He noted that his tenure is 71 years in the legal profession, the same length of time that Queen Elizabeth II ascended the throne in England. Costine does not have a secret of longevity, but that he just keeps on going, keeps on breathing, and that seems […]
Photo: Ada Police Department The Ada Police Department is seeking the community's assistance in identifying two male suspects. They are wanted in connection with a theft that occurred within the Village of Ada in September of this year. If you know or may know who they are, contact the department at 419-634-0010.
Ohio Governor Mike DeWine announced today that traffic crashes in Ohio significantly decreased in the year since enforcement of Ohio's strengthened distracted driving law began. Local peace officers and the Ohio State Highway Patrol (OSHP) began enforcing Ohio's new distracted driving law in October 2023, following a six-month grace period for motorists. The law prohibits all drivers, in most circumstances, from using or holding a cell phone or electronic device while driving. According to preliminary data from OSHP, there were […]
The Alger First United Methodist Church will sponsor a Monthly Meal next Wednesday, October 23rd. The meal will be served from 4:30pm until 6pm at the Community Outreach Center, located at 305 North Main Street in Alger. You can dine in or carry out, and deliveries can be requested by calling 419-204-7910. The October menu is sloppy joe or shredded chicken sandwich, pasta salad, fruit and cookie. There is no charge for the meal.
The Ada Music Boosters are seeking help from the community for their upcoming Ada High School Music Feast on November 9th. They need at least 96 adult and student volunteers to help them throughout the day of the event. They are also looking for a few volunteers to help them with prep on November 8th. The Boosters are offering a variety of incentives for volunteers. If you volunteer at least 4 hours, you will get free admission to the event. […]
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.
