Hardin County Daily Brief: September 18, 2026
A Radcliff sentencing, a Fort Knox housing win, and Friday night football headline today's Hardin County news.
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Hardin County Daily Brief: September 17, 2026
Radcliff's Bourbon & Blades duo picks up a mayor's award, plus a hot Saturday downtown and a stolen-goat mystery.
Hardin Local's First Sunday Night Show Recap
The first Hardin Local Weekly on Sunday nights: O'Charley's closes and Chipotle moves in, a food review redo at The Peach Cobbler Factory, a loaded week of events, and Money Moves with G.
The Peach Cobbler Factory Gets a Second Chance, and Earns It
The Experienced Eater gives The Peach Cobbler Factory a second chance after a bad first visit years ago, and comes away with a genuine recommendation.
Sometimes the Best Money Move Is Doing Nothing
Grafton Sizemore's first Money Moves on the new Sunday show: why paying down what you owe can beat chasing a new investment, and why he waited until 32 to buy his first house.
O'Charley's Closes, Chipotle Is Coming to Elizabethtown
O'Charley's has closed nationwide, and Chipotle is taking the Elizabethtown spot. Nate Bryan also reports on Burger 21, Dewster's second location, and new store openings.
Louisville Orchestra, Glow Run and More in Hardin County
Jon O'Brien's week ahead: the Louisville Orchestra's return to Freeman Lake, a charity glow run, a quilt show and John Conlee at the State Theater.
Hardin County Daily Brief: September 16, 2026
Baptist Health is expanding in Hardin County, and a 2025 Radcliff shooting case ends in a plea deal.
Hardin County Daily Brief: September 15, 2026
A longtime fire chief steps down, City Hall plans a move, and the heat index climbs past 100 again today.
Hardin County Daily Brief: September 14, 2026
A big win on the field, a courts case closes, and Hardin County families spent the weekend outdoors.
Hardin County Daily Brief: September 12, 2026
Radcliff gets round-the-clock emergency care, plus a look at Fort Knox's economic pull and a Trojans shootout thriller.
Hardin County Daily Brief: September 11, 2026
Ford is putting $1 billion into its Louisville plant, and Hardin County marks 25 years since 9/11.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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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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.
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New German Café Opens Downtown in Elizabethtown
Nate Bryan's Business Buzz: a new German-American café from "The Flavor Queen" soft-opens downtown, Bluegrass Meats opens Thursday, and the mall keeps reshuffling.
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109 N Mulberry: A German-American Café Opens in Downtown Elizabethtown
There is a new flavor downtown, and it is one you do not see every day around here. 109 N Mulberry, a brand new German-American café, just held its soft opening in the heart of downtown Elizabethtown, and Hardin Local was on it right away. It comes from Janine Washle,
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The 2026 Hardin County VBS Guide: Every Vacation Bible School This Summer
Every Vacation Bible School still to come across Hardin County this summer — 24 programs organized week by week, with dates, ages, flyers, and registration links. Compiled from your submissions by Hardin Local.
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Bluegrass Meats Moves Downtown + a West Point Wine House
Nate Bryan's Business Buzz: an award-winning BBQ spot trades up to the old downtown Dairy Queen building, Bells and Whistles announces a wine house, and the City Center article tops 100,000 viewers.