Hardin Local Weekly

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.

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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Hardin Local Weekly S2026E17: Election Coverage Launches, Glendale Gem

Episode 17 launches Hardin Local's primary election coverage, spotlights The Getaway in Glendale, walks through a stacked Earth Day calendar, and reviews the new Laker on Dixie.

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Hardin Local Weekly S2026E16: Member Medical, Loaded Saturday Events

Episode 16 splits the Member Medical DPC sponsor spotlight into three on-air parts, walks through a stacked Saturday lineup, the south-side McDonald's, the closing of Blazers Fun Zone, a shifting housing market, and two Radcliff food trucks.

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Hardin Local Weekly S2026E15: Cuba, Spring Break, Biz Buzz

Kevin A. Parrett shares what four trips to Cuba taught him, Jon O'Brien delivers 16 Spring Break events, and Nate Bryan reports Cold Stone Creamery is officially coming to Hardin County.

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Hardin Local Weekly S2026E14: Kroger Opens July 9

Kroger Marketplace sets a July 9 opening date, Britten and Rachel recap the Best of the Heartland Food Truck Championship, and Jon delivers one of the fullest Easter weekends on record.

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Hardin Local Weekly S2026E13: Radcliff Boom + Sam's Gyros

Full crew, full energy, full calendar. Radcliff's restaurant boom, a Sam's Gyros rave review, an accelerating housing market, and Easter events across Hardin County.

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Hardin Local Weekly S2026E12 — St. Patrick's Day Recap

S2026E12 aired on St. Patrick's Day with a full lineup: Tucker previews the Food Truck Championship, Britten reviews Namaste, Rachel covers a tightening housing market, and Nate has five business items.

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Hardin Local S2026E11: Ruffle Girl Closes, 2B Thai Scores 9.6/10

Ruffle Girl is retiring. Party Plus is closing after 30 years. 2B Thai earned a 9.6/10. The spring housing market is moving. Here is everything from Hardin Local Weekly S2026E11.

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Hardin Local S2026E10: Free Boot Barn Weekend & a Balanced Market

Rachel Brantingham returns to a huge weekend — Kevin Jaggers headlines a free Boot Barn Grand Opening, the housing market holds balanced at 4.9 months, Baskin Robbins moves after 50 years, and the Experienced Eaters find authentic Jamaican in Radcliff. Here's Hardin Local Weekly S2026E10.

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Hardin Local S2026E09: Tattoo & Food Festival, Events & Business Buzz

The E-Town Tattoo & Food Festival anchors a packed downtown weekend, Jon counts a possible record for live music, and Nate tracks south-side growth and a Boot Barn opening. Here's Hardin Local Weekly S2026E09.

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Hardin Local S2026E08: A Neighbor's NYT Story & New Restaurants

Former BlueOval SK worker Sandie Yarborough shares her New York Times story, Nate Bryan covers new restaurants and a confirmed Kilwins, and Jon O'Brien rounds up the week's events — as the original crew reunites. Here's Hardin Local Weekly S2026E08.

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Hardin Local S2026E07: Valentine's Week, a Hot Market & Jack's Wings

A loaded Valentine's week, a housing market heating up with contracts outpacing listings, Nate's "letter P" business buzz on the Publix development, and a 50-wing Jack's Wings review. Here's Hardin Local Weekly S2026E07.

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Hardin Local S2026E06: A Community Rallies After Winter Storm Fern

Winter Storm Fern brought out the best in Hardin County. Helping Hand of Hope's urgent relief effort, a thawing week of events, a market that kept closing through the snow, and a Radcliff fried-chicken favorite — Hardin Local Weekly S2026E06.