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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.
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America Turns 250 This Weekend. Hardin County, We Got You the Perfect Gift.
68 candidates are on Hardin County's November ballot, and every one gets the same free, non-partisan Hardin Local interview. See who's in, who we're still waiting on, and why the registration deadline just moved to July 15.
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Hardin Local Weekly: LIVE at HubHaus (S2026E27)
Hardin Local Weekly went live from HubHaus: the VA clinic, Wawa, the full 4th of July lineup, a family brewery's story, and a housing market finally giving buyers choices.
Housing Market
Hardin County Housing Market Update — June 2026
With 416 active homes and inventory up 23 percent, Hardin County has shifted to a balanced market, Rachel Brantingham breaks down what it means by price point.
Restaurant Reviews
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.
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Inside HubHaus with Nick Garrett | Hardin Local
Co-owner Nick Garrett on how three friends and a garage keg became HubHaus, the family-first restaurant, brewery, and arcade on Main Street in downtown Elizabethtown.
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Hardin County Business Buzz: VA Clinic, Wawa & More
Nate Bryan's roundup of the week's Hardin County business news, from the new VA clinic near Ring Road to Wawa, Kroger, and a rebrand at Suntan City.
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Hardin County 4th of July Weekend Events 2026
Three nights of fireworks, a tennis tradition at Freeman Lake, and a Huey ride over the memorial, Jon O'Brien maps out Hardin County's Fourth of July weekend.
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Come Have Lunch With Us: Hardin Local Goes Live at HubHaus This Tuesday
Tomorrow, Tuesday June 30, the Hardin Local Weekly Podcast goes live and in person from HubHaus in downtown Elizabethtown. Come grab lunch and watch us record live at 1 PM, plus a look at a big July 4th week across Hardin County.
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Hardin Local's Independence Day Events Guide 2026: Every Hardin County Celebration
Every Independence Day celebration across Hardin County this weekend — parades, cookouts, live music and the region's biggest fireworks shows, organized by day and town. Compiled by Nate Bryan for Hardin Local.
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This Week on Hardin Local: Orchestra Night & a Housing Shift
A free orchestra night, a new food truck roundup, and a Hardin County housing market on the move. Your full S2026E26 recap.
Housing Market
Hardin County Housing: More Homes, Median Price Up to $315K
Inventory is up nearly 20% since April, yet the median sold price climbed to $315,000 in Hardin County.