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This week: Jon previews Glendale Summer Fest (free — monster truck, petting zoo, live music) and the Back to School Bash, Nate is back live with Business Buzz — the new Kroger Marketplace's huge opening, ANU's grand opening, and three local businesses expanding across Kentucky — plus an update on our Flock camera reporting, the 2026 candidate interview push, your Best of Hardin County category ideas, and The Experienced Eater's anniversary trip to Dewster's Homemade Ice Cream & Bakery.
📅 This Week's Events · 🏠 Housing Market Update · 📖 Last Week's Recap
🗳️ Elections 2026
America Turns 250 and Hardin County Gets a Voter Guide
There are 68 candidates in contested Hardin County races this November, and every one gets the same free offer: a non-partisan interview, same questions per race, no spin. See who has already said yes, who we are still waiting on, and why the registration deadline just moved to July 15.
Read the full story →Candidates: register free at hardinlocal.com/elections/register (2 minutes, deadline July 15).
What Does a Magistrate Actually Do? Inside the Fiscal Court with Kenny Saltsman
No robe. No courtroom. Magistrate Kenny Saltsman demystifies the most misunderstood office in county government, from the budget to the snow plow.
Latest in Hardin County
Hardin County Fair 2026: Night-by-Night Guide + Fair Week Events
The Hardin County Fair runs through Saturday, the Lawn Party moved to Wednesday, and Saturday brings a downtown Night Market. Jon O'Brien has your full week.
More events →Wellness City, Super Kroger Opening & Burger 21: E-town Business
A Kentucky-first rebrand, the Super Kroger Marketplace opening, a gourmet burger chain eyeing E-town, and two respectful goodbyes in this week's Business Buzz.
More business →Hardin County Housing: Inventory Fell When a Climb Was Expected
The 4th of July paused the market but didn't stop it. Inventory fell to 400 active homes, and Rachel breaks down what 3.5 months of supply means for you.
More housing →HubHaus Review: Brisket Poppers, Reuben & More
Hardin Local ate live at HubHaus in downtown Elizabethtown. Brisket jalapeno poppers, a standout Reuben, and onion rings you can hear, plus a complimentary-beer offer this week.
More reviews →Hardin County Local Guides
Evergreen, plan-it-in-one-tab guides — Vacation Bible School, summer camps, the World Cup, and more across Hardin County.
Browse guides →All episodes
Browse the Hardin Local Weekly archive — every episode + show notes.
Browse archive →Featured Local Businesses
HubHaus
Three friends and a garage full of homebrew became a restaurant, brewery, and arcade under one roof on Main Street in downtown E-town. Co-owner Nick Garrett tells the whole story.
Read their story →109 N Mulberry German-American Café
A new German-American café from Janine Washle, "The Flavor Queen," now open in downtown Elizabethtown. Get the full story and the complete menu.
Read their story →Riverside Marketing Solutions
Veteran-owned marketing in Elizabethtown. Marine Stephen Ruley helps local businesses get noticed with ads, branding, SEO, web, and social.
Read their story →Lead Pest Control
A new local, owner-operated pest company. Meet Josh Frenette, the man behind the "what's bugging you?" segment.
Read their story →Member Medical DPC
How Direct Primary Care works in Elizabethtown. Jim Owen and Hannah Warnshuis on cutting health costs at the source.
Read their story →