podcast
$11.3M Unclaimed in Hardin County — Treasurer Metcalf
Kentucky's Treasurer came to the show with a number and a date: $11.3 million unclaimed in Hardin County, and a Friday Roadshow at the Government Center to help claim it.
season-2026
Hardin Local posts tagged season-2026 — community coverage of Hardin County, Kentucky from Hardin Local Weekly.
Restaurant Reviews
Experienced Eater Tours the New Kroger Marketplace
The Experienced Eater's first-ever grocery store review: inside the new Kroger Marketplace on Ring Road, from the impressive aisles to the adventurous parking lot.
Housing Market
Hardin County Housing: 80 Days on Market — July 2026 Update
Days on market jumped to 80 and inventory rose to 3.7 months. Rachel Brantingham breaks down what Hardin County's drift toward a balanced market means for you.
business-buzz
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.
events
Beardmerica & This Week's Hardin County Events — July 21-27
A charity beard competition headlines the week: Beardmerica returns to the American Legion Saturday, with touch-a-truck, kickball, 3-on-3 soccer, and more across Hardin County.
podcast
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.
Restaurant Reviews
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.
Housing Market
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.
business-buzz
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.
events
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.
Housing Market
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.
podcast
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.