Sylvia Roop, Foster Parent Recruiter for SAFY, is the guest on this Public Eye Podcast. She talks about the great need for foster families and how people can become foster parents. The show originally aired on WKTN June 20 and 21, 2026. SAFYDownload
Catherine Scharf, Director for the play Little Women is the guest. She talks about audition dates and times that Hardin County Players will hold. She talked about who can be part of the cast for the play. She also talked about the play itself, and why Little Women is such an endearing and timeless classic, The show originally aired June 13 and 14, 2026. Little WomenDownload
David Strittmatter, Associate Professor of History at Ohio Northern University and Hardin County Historical Museums Board Member, talks about the Ray Brown Memorial Park Dedication Ceremony taking place on May 14 in Alger, where Brown was born.. He also talks about Brown's career and induction into the Major League Baseball Hall of Fame. The show first aired the weekend of May 2, 2026. Ray Brown ParkDownload
OhioHealth Hardin Memorial Hospital’s Swing Bed Program is discussed on this Public Eye podcast. The hospital's critical access designation has allowed it to operate the program since 2022.It supports patients who still need skilled recovery while transitioning from inpatient hospital stay to home.. The show first aired April 18 and 19, 2026. Swing Bed HMHDownload
Revitalize Kenton Board Chair Stephanie Temple and Vice Chair Kelli Bostelman gave details on the 2026 activities planned by the group. They include a Spring Clean Up Day this month, a Family Fun Day in June and a whole lot more. The show originally aired April 4 and 5, 2026.
Madison Richards, Community Engagement Specialist and Program Coordinator, along with Kathy Hilty, one of the program's Big Sisters, explains how Big Brothers Big Sisters works. They also give a history of the organization, and how people can get involved. They also talk about upcoming fundraising events. The show first aired March 14 and 15, 2026. Big Brothers Big Sisters 2026Download
Hardin Leadership classes resume in 2026 after a year off. Steering Committee Chairperson Kathy Oliver and Steering Committee member Jenny Hildreth explain that it was a year off, but it was no vacation. They noted that it was year to evaluate everything and make changes designed to keep Hardin Leadership fresh and relevant. The show first aired January 17 and 18, 2026. Hardin Leadership Kathy and Jenny 2026Download
Dr. Rick Smith, Superintendent of Midwest Regional Educational Service Center, talks all about the need for Substitute Teachers and Teacher Aides for the school districts they serve. He informs listeners about how they can get involved. He also talked about the role of the ESC and how it benefits the school districts. The show first aired November 15 and 16, 2025 on WKTN. Midwest ESCDownload
Nora Prichard, Director of Hardin County Special Olympics and Hardin County Sheriff Keith Everhart talk about the charity Hoopin' It Up basketball game on November 16. The game features the Hardin County Pioneers Basketball team against members of the Hardin County Sheriff's Office. The game raises money for Hardin County Special Olympics. The show first aired on WKTN November 8 and 9. Hoopin It Up Basketball Public EyeDownload
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.
