Author: WKTN Staff

OHM Surveying crews have been out the past 3 weeks in Kenton working on the field surveying related to the design of the Phase 2 underground improvements in the 9 block downtown square.   According to a posting on the City of Kenton Government Facebook page, they are scheduled to complete field surveying in the next […]

The Hardin County Agricultural Society is hosting the 33rd annual Consignment Sale March 13th, 2021. A health and safety plan has been developed in collaboration with the Kenton-Hardin Health Department to keep guests safe amid the COVID-19 pandemic. “We appreciate our continued partnership with the health department,” said Corey Ledley, Hardin County Fair Board President. […]

The Hardin County Fair Board voted Wednesday to adopt new operating procedures for junior fair market livestock shows. All shows will be partial-terminal. Exhibitors will have the option of taking their livestock projects home at the conclusion of the fair, but must declare such at the scales during weigh in. Exhibitors still do have the […]

COLUMBUS – State Representatives Craig S. Riedel (R-Defiance) and Jon Cross (R-Kenton) will serve as Co-Chairs to the Business First Caucus for the 134th General Assembly. The Chairs also include State Senators George Lang (R-West Chester) and Mark Romanchuk (R-Ontario.) The bipartisan, bicameral caucus focuses on helping small businesses in Ohio become more successful. “As […]

With the polar vortex coming next week, the city of Kenton would like to share a few tips to help protect your water lines. Protect Against Frozen Pipes – During sub zero weather open the door below your sink to allow warm air to reach your pipes. If you have had pipes freeze in the […]

Residents in Lima are being reminded about the dangers of parking their vehicles on the sidewalks and not in the street. The Lima Police Department posted on its Facebook page that one of the greatest safety issues is that it forces pedestrians to walk in the street due to blocked sidewalks. Delivery service employees, children […]

The Auglaize County Sheriff’s Office has received numerous calls in reference to snowmobiles trespassing on private property, especially yards and farmland.  According to a Sheriff’s Office Facebook posting, many fields have crops planted, such as wheat and alfalfa.  Riding on land with wheat and alfalfa planted can cause damage to the crop.  Authorities advise those […]

The following news release was sent by Forest Mayor Dean Hankins: On Wednesday, January 27th, 2021 the Village of Forest began experiencing what at that time was believed to be minor issues with the Vacuum Sanitary Sewer System alarms. Crews would clear the system and reset the alarms, only to have the system alarm again […]

The Union of Black Students now known as The Black Student Union was formed on the campus of Ohio Northern University as a result of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.’s assassination.   Dr. King spoke at the university on January 11, 1968. Less than 3 months later, on April 4, he was assassinated in Memphis, Tennessee.  […]

The Union County Health Department will host an appointment-only mass vaccination clinic for persons age 70 and older Friday, February 5.  Scheduling for Friday’s clinic opens 8:30 tomorrow (Thursday) morning.  Further details on vaccination schedules in Union County may be found by visiting ucdhclinic.org