Hardin County Daily Brief: July 11, 2026
A $964K grant is fixing a closed Vine Grove bridge, the Glendale Ford plant starts retooling, and a flood watch stays up through tonight.
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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.
Hardin County Daily Brief: July 10, 2026
SteelGrove's amphitheater topped out this week, plus a flood watch stays active into the weekend.
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.
Fair Week, a Housing Surprise & Kroger Opens: Hardin Local E28
Fair week night by night, the housing number nobody expected, a Kentucky-first rebrand, Super Kroger opens, and a first look at Best of Hardin County.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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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Sabor Cubano Opens in Radcliff, Papa John's #3, Fuel Fortress
Sabor Cubano opens its Radcliff storefront day-of, Papa John's #3 goes live near Central Hardin, Fuel Fortress takes the old JoAnn Fabrics box, and a Green Releaf dispensary targets Mulberry Square this month.
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JD Sports + VisionWorks Join Towne Mall, Sabor Cubano Coming to Radcliff
Towne Mall lands JD Sports and VisionWorks, two new restaurants open in the next two weeks, Papa John's #3 is confirmed, and the Wawa watch continues.
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Domino's at Publix? Donato's One Year, Nothing Bundt Cakes, Big Sandy
A PlanHub listing puts Domino's at Pear Orchard, Donato's celebrates one year, Nothing Bundt Cakes opens with a line, and Big Sandy confirms the former Movie Palace move.
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Bluegrass Blast Inflatables, Cold Stone, Raiment and Boon Closing
Bluegrass Blast goes indoor on the south side, Raiment and Boon closes after 8 years downtown, The Treadwell Society opens, and Cold Stone Creamery's signs are up on Dixie.
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South Side Grows, Blazers Closes — Hardin County Business Buzz
A new south-side McDonald's is on the planning agenda, Snack World replaces Vapor Lab, Stax Nutrition is moving, and Blazers Fun Zone closes after April 19.
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Cold Stone Creamery Coming to Hardin County for First Time
Cold Stone Creamery is officially coming to Hardin County, Bluegrass Meats brings drive-thru barbecue downtown, Wasabi heads to Louisville, and Nate gives downtown Elizabethtown a well-deserved shoutout on this week's Business Buzz.
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Kroger Marketplace Opens July 9 in Elizabethtown, KY
Nate Bryan confirmed Kroger Marketplace opens July 9th, the fuel station arrives in May, Zaxby's is approved for Central Hardin, and two Firehouse Subs locations are coming simultaneously — plus breaking franchise news dropping tonight.
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Radcliff Gets Jersey Mike's, Firehouse Subs, and More
Radcliff's restaurant pipeline is booming with Jersey Mike's and Firehouse Subs on the way, plus two new food trucks, a rare baseball card pull, and changes in the short-term rental market.
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Hardin County Business News — Nate's Bizz Buzz S2026E12
Two local award wins, a new Mexican restaurant coming to Lincoln Center, Auntie Anne's Food Truck closing, and Song's Kitchen reopening under new management — Nate Bryan has the full Bizz Buzz.
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Hardin County Business News: Ruffle Girl Retiring, Etown Comics Expands
Two beloved Hardin County businesses announced retirements this week — Ruffle Girl and Party Plus — while Etown Comics opened a much larger location. Here is everything from Nate's Business Buzz.