Episode S2026E23 · 🪲 What's Bugging You, Hardin County? · June 2 – June 7, 2026
Your full week of things to do, brought to you by Hardin Local Weekly.
📺 Live Today — Tuesday June 2, 1:00 PM EDT
We're asking one question today — what's bugging you, Hardin County? Hardin Local Weekly is live today at 1:00 PM on Facebook Live and YouTube. A live spotlight with Josh of Lead Pest Control (our local episode sponsor), Jon's full week of events, Nate on Publix finally getting an opening window, Rachel's housing market update, and Britten & Michele reacting to Contreras Eatz's new Mexibachi Bowl.
🎡 This Week's Event Spotlight — Malibu Jack's Etown
School's out and it's about to be 100 degrees — Malibu Jack's in Elizabethtown is the indoor, climate-controlled, beat-the-heat family spot all summer (go-karts, laser tag, mini golf, bowling, arcade, Bounce Beach, and a restaurant under one roof). And the can't-miss night: their first-ever Family Glow Night — lights off, everything glows, live DJ James Hummel, airbrush by Eddie Milburn, giveaways every 30 minutes, glowing entry arches created by Teresa Bird of Pretty Little Bird Events, and photo backdrops.
Tickets — separate ticketed event, limited capacity (buy ahead)
General Admission (5+) — $25 · unlimited attractions + arcade + glow bag
VIP (5+) — $35 · GA plus a tote, tumbler, and meal ticket
Ages 4 & under — $12 · Non-participating adults — free
Wear neon and bright colors — glow paint encouraged!
🎁 Win a $50 Malibu Jack's gift card! Comment, tag a friend, or share our Malibu Jack's spotlight clip on Facebook — winner announced LIVE on our June 9 show, two days before Glow Night.
🪲 Today's Episode Sponsor — Lead Pest Control
Lead Pest Control is a brand-new, local, owner-operated pest control company right here in Hardin County. Owner Josh Frenette grew up here, graduated John Hardin, and spent 10 years in pest control before starting his own company — built on treating your home like he'd treat his neighbor's. He's our live guest on today's show.
Local, owner-operated, and built on one question — "What's bugging you?"
🪲 The full range — ants, termites, brown recluse & black widow, bed bugs, ticks, and rodents. Residential and commercial. Licensed, insured, and BBB-accredited.
👋 The owner shows up — Josh does your inspection AND your service himself, starting every job with a conversation instead of a sprayer. Same-day scheduling in most cases, and a retreatment guarantee on every service.
🎟️ Hardin Local viewer offer
FREE inspection + $50 off an annual plan or your first service — just mention Hardin Local.
🏕️ Parent Bonus — Summer Camp Guide 2026
School's out — so Nate Bryan put together a full Hardin County summer camp rundown, organized by category so you can actually plan. Sports · Art · Cooking · STEM · Fashion · Beauty · Drama · Scouts · Academics. A few to know now:
Thursday, June 11 · 5–8 PM (registration 4:30 PM) · Free camp + T-shirt honoring former EHS/WKU/NFL player Mitchell Henry · bring cleats and water.
June 1 – July 31 · 7 AM – 5:30 PM · $150/week · Indoor games, outdoor activities, swimming, food — the working-parent full-day option · (270) 737-5867.
Plus Artrageous Adventures art weeks, E•Monet Beauty's Creative Beauty Lab, Camp Auberry fashion design, EC3 baking, Clean Good Eats cooking, Central Hardin & Etown Panthers sports camps, ECTC's Pathfinder Academy, Grace Church music & drama, and the Lincoln Trail Cub Scout Day Camp.
🚗 Traffic Update
The intersection around the old courthouse is now operating as a standard roundabout. 31W no longer has priority. We built an interactive guide so you can see exactly what changed for your approach.
Every Tuesday, March through October · 5:30 – 8:30 PM · Trail and park work — Storybook Trail projects, mountain-bike trail maintenance, native-plant gardens, bridge repair. Some tools provided; wear long pants and sturdy shoes.
5:30 – 7:00 PM · Drop off the kids' stuffed animals for an overnight adventure at the park — pickup is tomorrow morning, 8:30–9:30 AM.
6:00 – 8:00 PM · Learn bike control, balance, braking, trail skills, and trail etiquette before hitting the trails. Bring your mountain bike, helmet, water, and a positive attitude.
A family movie night at the State — a perfect kid-friendly pick for the first week of summer.
8:30 – 9:30 AM · Pick up the stuffed animals after their overnight stay.
12:00 PM · Grand opening celebration for the new coffee shop — coffee, community, and new beginnings.
6:00 – 9:00 PM · Live music, mini golf, and food + drink specials.
7:00 – 8:30 PM · A guided tour through local history and downtown landmarks.
7:30 PM · Free · A free community concert from the Heartland Winds. Bring a chair or blanket; snacks available for purchase.
An evening in the historic Brown-Pusey garden · brownpuseyhouse.org.
Thursday evening · Weekly karaoke, crowd singalongs, DJ Jimmy on the 1s and 2s.
12:30 – 5:30 PM · Help support local healthcare needs through blood donation.
6:00 PM · A hands-on sushi-making experience. Organizers report limited remaining spots.
7:00 PM (movie at dusk) · Free · Free outdoor screening with free popcorn, refreshments, lawn games, and family activities. Bring chairs and blankets.
7:00 PM · Tickets $46.50–$98.50 · A Michael Jackson tribute concert experience · Tickets at thestate270.showare.com or call 270-234-8258.
8:30 PM · A high-energy live music performance.
Friday night · Late-night dance party downtown.
10:00 AM · An educational family event about beneficial insects, including a live release of hundreds of ladybugs into the library gardens — co-hosted with the Garden Club of Elizabethtown · Library events.
10:00 AM – 2:00 PM · A fundraiser supporting the North Hardin Band Program.
11:00 AM – 7:00 PM · Lobster rolls, seafood favorites, and Maine-inspired specialties.
12:00 – 4:00 PM · Meet representatives from the Masons, Eastern Star, York Rite, Scottish Rite, DeMolay, and Rainbow Girls.
Live music downtown with Casey & Romy.
8:30 – 11:30 PM · Free entry · A live music show featuring audience requests.
10:00 AM · $60 entry · A scratch bowling tournament.
2:00 – 4:00 PM · Learn about native plants, pollinators, and sustainable gardening. Bring a chair and enjoy the afternoon outdoors.