Forest-Jackson Public Library has an opening for a Guiding Ohio Online tech helper. You are encouraged to get an application in soon. The library will be accepting them until June 16. The job begins July 1st. More information can be found on the Forest-Jackson Public Library Facebook page.
Village of Forest Market Square Village of Forest Market Square is holding a Flag Day Ceremony this Sunday, June 14. The event begins at 6:45 that evening. Several activities will take place including flag folding instruction and meaning, flag disposal ceremony, a 21 Gun salute and playing of taps. Matthew Vanderpool is the Master of Ceremony, and the Keynote Speaker is Beth Wetherill. You can bring a lawn chair or use the benches or picnic tables.
COLUMBUS – State Representatives Ty Mathews (R-Findlay) and Nick Santucci (R-Niles) this week announced the Ohio House of Representatives passed House Bill 291, legislation to establish the Ohio International Trade Commission. The legislation creates a commission composed of legislators and individuals with expertise related to the commission's designated partner nations. The commission will work to advance economic cooperation between Ohio and the regions designated by the Commission. House Bill 291 ensures that Ohio is positioned to compete on the world […]
Hardin County Board of Developmental Disabilities has changed the regular meeting time to 4:30 pm for all future meetings. The next meeting date will be June 16. Dates for the remainder of the year are August 18, September 15, October 20 and November 17. There will no meetings held in July and December.
A section of State Route 235 is scheduled for a brief closure next week. According to the Ohio Department of Transportation, SR 235 between County Roads 130 and 126, will close Monday, June 15 for approximately three days. That is for a culvert replacement project.
Hardin County Board of Developmental Disabilities / Simon Kenton School Summer is full of fun outdoor adventures, family time, and community celebrations, but for individuals with autism, it can also bring changes in routine, sensory challenges, and unexpected disruptions. Hardin County Board of Developmental Disabilities / Simon Kenton School said since school is out, routines have changed, so you should be patient as new routines are developed. Spontaneous hangouts can cause changes and meltdowns, so plan ahead if possible. Vacations […]
Sealed bids will be received by the Hardin County Fair Board for a new Multipurpose Livestock Facility. Bids will be received until 10:00 AM on June 25. Immediately after the deadline, the bids will be opened and publicly read aloud via virtual meeting. More information on the bid process can be found by clicking here.
The Hancock County Engineer's office announced a speed limit change for a section of County Road 95. CR 95, between I75 and County Road 140 in the City of Findlay limits, has been lowered 35 miles per hour. Signs have been installed, and the new speed limit is now in effect. As a side note, County Road 140 is still pending and information will be forthcoming.
The Promotions Committee of Revitalize Kenton, a community partnership dedicated to enhancing and celebrating our community, would like to extend a heartfelt thank you to all the children, parents, citizens of Kenton, and visitors from surrounding communities who attended our recent Family Fun Day. A huge thank you goes to the Community Foundation for approving our grant request, which played a significant role in making this event possible. Revitalize Kenton: a community partnership The event was a tremendous success, with […]
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.
