They Want to Lead Hardin County. They Won't Take the Free Interview.
38 of 68 candidates on the November ballot said yes to a free, equal-format interview. 29 have gone silent, one said no, and the door closes Friday at 4 PM.
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'We Have Had No Requests': Why Elizabethtown Is Writing Data Center Rules Now
No application, no project. Just the city getting ahead of the data center question. Here is what was actually said at the July 14 joint meeting, in their own words.
This Week: Summer Fest, Kroger Crowds & Anniversary Ice Cream
Your week in Hardin County: Glendale Summer Fest, a year-high 423 homes on the market, huge Kroger crowds, three local brands going statewide, and an anniversary at Dewster's.
Dewster's Ice Cream Review: An Anniversary Dessert in E-town
Britten and Michele celebrated 15 years together with a dessert run to Dewster's, where every flavor is made in-house by the family.
Hardin County Housing Hits a Year High: 423 Active Listings
Inventory jumped from 400 to 423 active listings, the most Hardin County has seen all year. A balanced market overall, but not in every price range.
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.
Glendale Summer Fest 2026: Your Stacked Hardin County Saturday
Glendale Summer Fest anchors a Saturday so full you could build an entire day around it — plus the USSSA World Series and the first back-to-school event of the season.
Hardin County Daily Brief: July 14, 2026
A Kroger legend comes out of retirement, the county fair rolls on, and Vine Grove throws its first Teen Night.
Where to Stay: Hotels & Lodging Near Elizabethtown Sports Park
The hotel corridor explained, extended-stay options built for tournament families, team-block tips, and an RV-and-cabin alternative 10 miles from the park.
Grocery, Pharmacy, Urgent Care & Essentials Near Elizabethtown Sports Park
Ice, sunscreen, a pharmacy drive-thru, walk-in urgent care, laundry, and gas: the practical logistics page for tournament weekends at the Sports Park.
Rainy-Day and Heat-Escape Ideas in Elizabethtown for Tournament Families
Rain delay or 95-degree scorcher, here is where Elizabethtown goes indoors: arcade and go-karts, a restored downtown theater, a free car museum, and more.
Things to Do Between Games in Elizabethtown, KY
Five hours between games and a carload of kids? Indoor theme park, $1 movies, paddle boats, a free car museum, and a real downtown. The locals’ list.
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Where to Eat Near Elizabethtown Sports Park
Quick bites between games, sit-down team dinners, and the post-win ice cream stop. Every pick has been reviewed on Hardin Local’s Experienced Eater segment.
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.
Hardin County Daily Brief: July 10, 2026
SteelGrove's amphitheater topped out this week, plus a flood watch stays active into the weekend.