Hardin County Daily Brief: October 9, 2026
A refreshed emergency alert app, postseason volleyball, and a Friday night on the field for Hardin County.
Hardin County News & Business Buzz
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Hardin County Daily Brief: October 8, 2026
A 5K for a good cause, a wet weekend on the way, and a semi that ended up in an Elizabethtown yard.
Hardin County Daily Brief: October 7, 2026
Glendale's Crossing Festival turns 50, plus a new bridge project in Vine Grove and a soccer showdown on the calendar.
Hardin Local E40: Glow-O-Ween, Haycraft Closing, Money Moves
Malibu Jack's returns with Glow-O-Ween, the Haycraft event center will close at the end of 2026, Britten reviews General Pho in Radcliff, and Grafton explains why your income isn't the whole story.
Malibu Jack's Glow-O-Ween: Oct 16 Indoor Halloween Night
Malibu Jack's first-ever Glow-O-Ween is Friday, October 16: an indoor trunk or treat with costume contests, a glowing park, and booths wanted from local businesses, schools and clubs.
General Pho in Radcliff: Experienced Eater Review
General Pho in Radcliff started as a food truck on Fort Knox and now has a building on Dixie Highway. Britten McDowell tried the banh mi, spring rolls and a three-meat plate.
Money Moves with G: Your Income Isn't the Whole Story
Two people can make the same amount and have completely different buying power. Grafton Sizemore explains how lenders weigh income, monthly debt and credit.
Hardin County Housing: 17 Pending, 428 Active, Oct 2026
Only 17 Hardin County homes went under contract last week, down from 27, but 29 families moved in and inventory dipped to 428. Rachel Brantingham breaks it down by price range.
Haycraft Closing Dec 31, City Center Signs, Ninja Gym Back
The Haycraft event center will close December 31, 2026, the old Towne Mall now goes by City Center with new signs, and Twelve Ninja Gym is reopening at E-town Comics.
Hardin County Events Oct 5-11: 5Ks, Trunk or Treat, Haunted House
Two 5Ks, a free EMS Trunk or Treat, the Masonic Haunted House and a spooky movie at the State Theater: Jon O'Brien's Hardin County week for October 5 to 11.
Hardin County Daily Brief: October 6, 2026
Heritage Day on Saturday helps repair a Freeman Lake Park landmark, plus a craft fair, an early Halloween glow party and a deer-season driving reminder.
Hardin County Daily Brief: October 5, 2026
Oktoberfest, Lincoln Days and a Halloween market set the tone for a festival-filled fall weekend in Hardin County.
special-report
Our Comment Policy After the Flock Camera Report
The Flock report drew our biggest response ever, and a comment section that got away from us. What we found when we checked our own work, and the rule from here.
news
The Hitchhiker's Guide to Bullies
Don't panic. A back-to-school field manual for Hardin County parents, including emergency swirly procedures.
business-buzz
Beignets & Brew Confirmed for Pear Orchard; Wawa Mystery Grows
A confirmed scoop at Pear Orchard, a fuel-spill mystery on Ring Road, a new credit union for the mall corridor, and the data center vote now days away.
news
The Cameras Already Know Your Car. So We Asked the People Watching Them.
At least 67 license plate cameras are watching Hardin County roads. We sat down on camera with the police chiefs running them and asked every uncomfortable question, including what happens when one of their own abuses it.
business-buzz
Beignets and Brews Coming to E-town; Wawa Opening Postponed
Everbowl is out and Beignets and Brews is in at the Publix development, Baskin-Robbins and Iron Brigade Gym open big, and Wawa's grand opening quietly disappears after a gas spill.
business-buzz
O'Charley's Closing, First Chipotle Coming — Business Buzz
O'Charley's says goodbye and Hardin County's first Chipotle is in line for the site — plus a second 7 Brew, Zaxby's rising by Cracker Barrel, and Towne Mall's continuing sign wave.
business-buzz
Kroger Marketplace Opens as Three E-town Brands Expand in KY
Opening-week crowds at the new Kroger Marketplace, ANU Face Mind Body's grand opening, and three Hardin County businesses expanding to Louisville, Bardstown, and Glasgow.
business-buzz
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.
business-buzz
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.
business-buzz
New Cecilia Food Truck Roundup & Growth Near Ring Road
A new Cecilia food truck roundup, river access at White Mills, and continued commercial growth near Ring Road.
Bryan's Banter
What's In a Name? Why SteelGrove Amphitheater Is Still a Home Run for Elizabethtown
The full video replay of our first Bryan's Banter is free for Hardin Local members — create your free account (no payment, ever) to watch "SteelGrove: What's In a Name?" and read the full write-up.