Hardin Local posts tagged season-2026 — community coverage of Hardin County, Kentucky from Hardin Local Weekly.
events
Family Tuesday bowling, a Lenten fish fry, seven venues of live music, a blood drive, a poker tournament, and a Sip & Craft ladies' day — here's everything happening in Hardin County February 24 through March 1.
podcast
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.
Special Guest Interviews
After the New York Times told the story of the BlueOval SK shutdown, Hardin County neighbor Sandie Yarborough — one of roughly 1,600 workers who lost their jobs — shared it in her own words, and offered a message of resilience.
business-buzz
General Pho's comes to Radcliff, El Guadalajara takes over Tequila House, Fuel Fortress fills the old JoAnn, and Kilwins confirms it's coming to Elizabethtown. Here's Nate Bryan's Business Buzz for S2026E08.
events
A Mardi Gras party at The Haycraft, a Black History Month talk on Mammoth Cave, live pro wrestling in Upton, the Radcliff Hall of Fame Gala, and Seussical Jr. at The PAC. Here's everything happening February 18–21.
podcast
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.
Restaurant Reviews
Britten and Michele McDowell review Jack's Wings — 50 huge wings for $75 on Super Bowl Sunday, five sauces deep. Verdict: an institution in Radcliff, and absolutely top-notch.
Housing Market
Contracts are outpacing listings even through the ice and snow. Rachel Brantingham's February update covers a near-balanced 5.6-month market, a $50K list-to-sold gap, new first-time buyer grants, and the Kevin Warsh Fed nomination.
business-buzz
Nate Bryan's "Letter P" Business Buzz: a fresh look at the Publix development now eyeing a November 2026 opening, plus Pop's Coin Laundry, a second Pawsh Pet Salon, and a prom consignment shop coming downtown.
events
Valentine's Day lands on a Saturday this year, and Hardin County's calendar is loaded — a Cupid Shuffle 5K, couples mahjong, live R&B with ROME, parents nights out, and more. Here's everything happening February 10–15.
podcast
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.
Special Guest Interviews
Winter Storm Fern emptied Helping Hand of Hope's funding and food pantry. Executive Director Hope Burke shares the urgent need, her own story, and how Hardin County can help its neighbors.