Meet Josh Frenette of Lead Pest Control
The man behind this week's "What's bugging you?" theme — Josh Frenette of Lead Pest Control, a new local, owner-operated pest company, live on Hardin Local.
Hardin County Restaurant Reviews
Britten McDowell — the Experienced Eater — reviews a new Hardin County restaurant every Wednesday on Hardin Local Weekly. Honest takes on what to order, what to skip, and the people behind the food.
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Contreras Eatz's New Mexibachi Bowl: A Food Truck Review
Britten and Michele McDowell review Contreras Eatz's new Mexibachi Bowl and a surprise jerk-chicken taco from Food Truck Friday in Vine Grove.
Hardin County Housing: The Seasonal Dip Rebounds
Last week's slowdown was seasonal, not structural. Rachel Brantingham breaks down a rebounding, seller-leaning Hardin County market — and why mid-term rentals are a smart play.
Publix Opening Window & Parrott Orchard Tenants Revealed
Publix finally has an opening window, and an updated listing reveals who's joining it at the Shops at Parrott Orchard — plus Green Releaf, the Playhouse move, and two local closings.
Hardin County Events June 2–7: Glow Night & More
From Malibu Jack's first Family Glow Night to free movies on the lawn — Jon O'Brien's full Hardin County events rundown for the week of June 2.
Hardin Local Weekly S2026E23: What's Bugging You?
Publix has a date, housing rebounds, a packed events week, and a new food-truck favorite — plus the local pest-control owner who inspired the whole "what's bugging you?" theme.
Malibu Jack's Family Glow Night — June 11 in Elizabethtown
Samantha Sansone joins Hardin Local live to announce Malibu Jack's first-ever Family Glow Night on June 11 — and a $50 gift card giveaway.
Experienced Eater Review: Bussin Pizza in Hardin County
Britten and Michele McDowell review Bussin Pizza — the new wood-fired Neapolitan truck from the Bussin Bites team. Verdict: winner winner pizza dinner.
This Week on Hardin Local: S2026E22 Summer Kickoff
Your week in Hardin County: Etown named Kentucky's #1 best place to live, Malibu Jack's Glow Night, the new Bussin Pizza truck, and more.
Hardin County Housing Market Update: May 19–26, 2026
Rachel Brantingham breaks down a slower, seasonal week in the Hardin County housing market — and why it still favors sellers.
Elizabethtown Named Kentucky's #1 Best Place to Live (Again)
Nate Bryan on Elizabethtown's #1 best-place-to-live ranking, a wave of new coffee, and the Hardin County Summer Camp Guide.
Hardin County Events This Week: May 27–June 1, 2026
Jon O'Brien's full rundown of Hardin County's first full week of summer — food trucks, live music, an oyster pop-up, and a Vine Grove community conversation.
Restaurant Reviews
Namaste Indian Cuisine Review — The Experienced Eater S2026E12
Britten McDowell has eaten Indian food from coast to coast. Namaste Indian Cuisine & Bar in Elizabethtown is second only to the best he has ever had. Here is the full review.
Restaurant Reviews
2B Thai Elizabethtown Review: 9.6/10 — Hardin County's Best
9.6 out of 10 — Britten McDowell's highest rating ever in Hardin County goes to 2B Thai on Ring Road. "We are spoiled here in Elizabethtown to have a place like this."