Hardin Local Weekly

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Hardin Local Weekly is your go-to source for everything happening in Hardin County, Kentucky. Hosted by Phil Taul, Scott Lucas, and Rachel Brantingham, we bring you local events with Jon O'Brien, business updates with Nate Bryan, restaurant reviews from The Experienced Eater, and conversations with community leaders. Whether you're in Elizabethtown, Radcliff, Vine Grove, or Glendale, we keep you connected to the people, businesses, and stories that make Hardin County home. New episodes every Tuesday. Visit HardinLocal.com to stay in the know!

  1. 6d ago

    S2026E30: $11.3 Million Unclaimed in Hardin County, White Mills Days at 51 & a Kroger First

    Rachel Brantingham is back, and Kentucky State Treasurer Mark H. Metcalf joins live with a number that got everyone's attention: $11.3 million sitting unclaimed in Hardin County, part of $1.2 billion statewide. He shares the $1.7 million return his office completed this year and the details on Friday's Unclaimed Property Roadshow at the Hardin County Government Center, July 24 from 10 to 1, where claims can start on the spot. White Mills Days turns 51: Laura Nall of the White Mills Civic League walks through the August 14-15 weekend, from the parade and duck race to the secret-recipe barbecue chicken and the t-shirt quilt auction. Jon O'Brien maps the week including a charity beard competition at the American Legion, Nate Bryan's Business Buzz reports a goodbye for O'Charley's with the county's first Chipotle in line, plus a second 7 Brew and the Towne Mall sign wave. Rachel's housing update explains the jump to 80 days on market, and the Experienced Eater tries something new: a walkthrough of the new Kroger Marketplace on Ring Road. Search your name at treasury.ky.gov, and create a free account at HardinLocal.com for the weekly events email. 💰 Search unclaimed property: https://treasury.ky.gov📅 Full event list: https://hardinlocal.com/this-week/🏡 Housing dashboard: https://hardinlocal.com/housing-market/🌐 Free account at HardinLocal.com for the weekly events email ⏱️ CHAPTERS:0:00 - Intro4:05 - Special Guest - Treasurer Mark H. Metcalf18:26 - White Mills Days Spotlight Pt 122:13 - Events with Jon O'Brien30:57 - White Mills Days Spotlight Pt 241:26 - Business Buzz with Nate Bryan50:15 - White Mills Days Spotlight Pt 354:54 - Housing Market Update1:02:42 - The Experienced Eater1:13:17 - Closing & Shoutouts + Final CTAs

    S2026E30: $11.3 Million Unclaimed in Hardin County, White Mills Days at 51 & a Kroger First

  2. Jul 14

    S2026E29: Glendale Summer Fest Saturday, Kroger's Big Open & an Anniversary at Dewster's

    Phil Taul has the wheel this week on Hardin Local Weekly (Rachel is back next Tuesday). Jon O'Brien maps a stacked Saturday around Glendale Summer Fest: free admission, a monster truck, a petting zoo, axe throwing, and live music, plus the Color Splash 5K, BARKET at Freeman Lake, Casey and Romy at Social Food Hall, the Oh SNAP! Summer Luau Swim Night, and the USSSA Baseball World Series at the Sports Park. Nate Bryan is back live with a loaded Business Buzz: the new Kroger Marketplace opened to huge crowds, ANU Face Mind Body holds its grand opening Thursday, and three local businesses are expanding to Louisville, Bardstown, and Glasgow. Rachel's housing data shows 423 active listings, a year high, in a balanced 3.7-month market. Plus the July 15 election interview registration deadline, an update on the Flock camera article as Kentucky's new license plate camera law takes effect, Best of Hardin County category ideas, and The Experienced Eater's anniversary dessert run to Dewster's Homemade Ice Cream and Bakery. Create a free account at HardinLocal.com for the weekly events email and members-only content. ⏱️ Chapters:0:00 Intro + This or That Warm-Up12:01 Events with Jon O'Brien17:48 Housing Market Update20:56 Business Buzz with Nate Bryan34:35 Election Interview Registration Push39:55 Flock Camera Article Update43:16 Best of Hardin County - Category Ideas47:08 The Experienced Eater - Dewster's1:00:56 Closing & Shoutouts + Final CTAs

    S2026E29: Glendale Summer Fest Saturday, Kroger's Big Open & an Anniversary at Dewster's

  3. Jul 8

    S2026E28: Fair Week Night by Night, a Housing Inventory Surprise & Kroger Opens

    It is Hardin County Fair Week. This week on Hardin Local Weekly: Jon O'Brien's night-by-night guide to the fair (through Saturday in Glendale, $15 at the gate with all rides and shows included), Saturday's downtown Night Market, and the Lawn Party at Freeman Lake, now on Wednesday with the Ultimate Show Band. Rachel Brantingham's housing update has a twist: inventory fell when she expected it to climb, with 400 active homes and about 3.5 months of supply. Nate Bryan's pre-recorded Business Buzz covers the Wellness City rebrand, the new Super Kroger Marketplace opening, Burger 21 possibly coming to E-town, and the Firestone closing at Helmwood Plaza. Plus a first look at the Best of Hardin County contest, an election interview series update (register by July 15 at HardinLocal.com/elections), and a preview of Phil's Flock cameras article. Create a free account at HardinLocal.com for the weekly events email and members-only content. ⏱️ Chapters:0:00 Intro + Icebreaker11:50 Events with Jon O'Brien24:14 Housing Market Update with Rachel Brantingham36:54 Business Buzz with Nate Bryan51:37 HardinLocal.com Update + Best of Hardin County57:25 Election Interview Series Update59:29 Flock Cameras Article Preview1:03:46 Closing & Shoutouts Themes: Hardin Local, Hardin County Fair, Elizabethtown KY, Glendale KY, Night Market, Lawn Party Freeman Lake, Ultimate Show Band, housing market update, Rachel Brantingham, Business Buzz, Nate Bryan, Kroger Marketplace, Wellness City, Burger 21, Flock cameras, election interviews

    S2026E28: Fair Week Night by Night, a Housing Inventory Surprise & Kroger Opens

  4. Jul 1

    Hardin Local Weekly: LIVE at HubHaus — VA Clinic, Wawa & the 4th of July (S2026E27)

    Hardin Local Weekly went LIVE from HubHaus in downtown Elizabethtown for a packed week in Hardin County. The new VA clinic breaks ground (and it's bigger than Publix), Hardin County's first Wawa locks in an opening date, we run the full 4th of July fireworks lineup, sit down with HubHaus owner Nick Garrett, taste our way through the menu, and break down a housing market that's finally giving buyers choices. Chapters0:00 Show Open & Introductions5:00 Business Buzz with Nate Bryan14:45 Events with Jon O'Brien23:43 Special Guest: HubHaus with Nick Garrett35:13 The Experienced Eater45:27 Housing Market Update with Rachel Brantingham56:49 Closing & Shoutouts Filmed & sponsored at HubHaus — Elizabethtown's restaurant, brewery, and arcade under one roof. Mention Hardin Local at HubHaus for a complimentary draft with food. Watch the full episode on YouTube: [PASTE FULL-EPISODE YOUTUBE URL]More at hardinlocal.com #HardinLocal #HardinCounty #Elizabethtown #Kentucky

    Hardin Local Weekly: LIVE at HubHaus — VA Clinic, Wawa & the 4th of July (S2026E27)

  5. Jun 24

    S2026E26: A Free Orchestra Night, New Local Businesses & the Housing Shift in Hardin County

    Summer is in full swing in Hardin County. This week on Hardin Local Weekly: Jon O'Brien's guide to a packed week (headlined by a FREE Louisville Orchestra concert Friday night at Freeman Lake), Nate Bryan's Business Buzz on what's new around town, Rachel Brantingham's housing update with the median sold price climbing to $315,000, a look at downtown commercial real estate, plus a summer icebreaker, your comments, and shoutouts. Create a free account at HardinLocal.com for our weekly email and members-only content. Running opposed in November? Register for a free candidate interview at HardinLocal.com/elections by July 5. ⏱️ Chapters:0:00 Introduction & Announcements5:27 Summer Icebreaker12:22 Events with Jon O'Brien19:13 Business Buzz with Nate Bryan37:45 Housing Market Update49:28 Downtown & Commercial Real Estate52:51 Closing & Shoutouts Tags: Hardin Local, Elizabethtown KY, Hardin County KY, Freeman Lake, Louisville Orchestra, Jenkins Twins, Cousins Maine Lobster, Business Buzz, housing market update, Rachel Brantingham, Dowland Building, community podcast, Radcliff KY, Vine Grove KY, Cecilia KY

    S2026E26: A Free Orchestra Night, New Local Businesses & the Housing Shift in Hardin County

  6. Jun 17

    A New German Café Downtown & Your Father's Day Weekend | S2026E25

    Some weeks the story walks right into downtown and opens its doors. This week it's 109 N Mulberry — a brand-new German-American café from Kentucky chef Janine Washle, "The Flavor Queen," blending authentic German plates with Appalachian comfort food on one menu. Nate breaks the news in Business Buzz, and Britten & Michele give it a live first taste in the Experienced Eater. Plus a loaded Father's Day weekend events calendar, a housing market quietly rebounding, and more downtown openings on the way. Want the full story? We put together a free members-only special report on 109 N Mulberry — the complete menu, the soft-opening details, and an exclusive bonus video — at HardinLocal.com. (0:00) Introduction & Father's Day Icebreaker (14:00) Events with Jon O'Brien — Father's Day Weekend (20:44) Nate's Business Buzz — A German Café, Bluegrass Meats & Mall Moves (31:02) Housing Market Update with Rachel Brantingham (39:52) The Experienced Eater — A First Taste of 109 N Mulberry (1:01:54) Closing & Shoutouts Running opposed in the November general election? We're booking another round of candidate interviews — register at HardinLocal.com/elections before July 5. New episodes every Tuesday at 1 PM. Every segment, the full events calendar, and the weekly email live at HardinLocal.com. #HardinLocal #ElizabethtownKY #HardinCountyKY

    A New German Café Downtown & Your Father's Day Weekend | S2026E25

  7. Jun 11

    The Marine Who Came Home, Malibu Jack's Glow Night & Your $50 Winner | Hardin Local S2026E24

    Summer is in full swing in Hardin County, and this week's Hardin Local Weekly is packed — a Marine-owned marketing shop in the spotlight, a huge week of events, a live $50 giveaway, the latest housing numbers, and a brand-new ownership review in Radcliff. This week's episode is sponsored by Riverside Marketing Solutions — Marine-owned local marketing. RiversideMarketingKY.com · text Stephen at 270-234-7822. CHAPTERS0:00 - Introduction12:39 - Riverside Marketing Pt 119:45 - Events31:11 - Riverside Marketing Pt 240:28 - Business Buzz52:21 - Riverside Marketing Pt 31:05:48 - Housing Market Update1:16:30 - The Experienced Eater1:35:40 - Closing IN THIS EPISODE🎖️ Riverside Marketing Solutions — owner Stephen Ruley on coming home to Hardin County and helping local businesses get noticed📅 Events with Jon O'Brien — Malibu Jack's Family Glow Night (Thu 6/11, 6–9 PM), Lunar Beach House lawn party at Freeman Lake🐝 Business Buzz with Nate Bryan — Towne Mall update, Bluegrass Meats (opens 6/16), Bells & Whistles Wine House🏠 Housing Market Update — 50 new listings, 18 under contract, 71 days on market, median sold $295,000🍽️ The Experienced Eater — Song's Kitchen on Knox Boulevard in Radcliff, under new ownership 🎉 $50 Malibu Jack's gift card winner: Marissa Pinkham Running for office in November? Register for a candidate interview at HardinLocal.com/elections before July 5. Full interviews + weekly clips at HardinLocal.com

    The Marine Who Came Home, Malibu Jack's Glow Night & Your $50 Winner | Hardin Local S2026E24

  8. Jun 5 ·  Bonus

    What's Coming to the New Elizabethtown Mall? 🏗️ Towne Mall → "City Center" Deep Dive

    Everybody keeps asking — what's actually going into the new Elizabethtown mall? So we went and found out. Phil Taul and Nate Bryan walk the entire Towne Mall property, suite by suite, as the 60-year-old enclosed mall becomes the open-air "City Center." Inside: the 4 brand-new-to-E'town stores (HomeGoods, Sierra, JD Sports & The Buckle), ~61,000 sq ft of new retail, two national TJX anchors landing at once, the move to individual outside entrances, the anchors staying (JCPenney, Bealls, Belk, Malibu Jack's), plus the rumor mill — Burlington, Dave's Hot Chicken and more — all clearly labeled as rumor. COMMENTARY — NOT A NEWS REPORT. Compiled by Hardin Local from a variety of public sources. Not official; details can change anytime. Created for audience entertainment only — commentary and community conversation, not journalism. Plans, tenants, and square footage can change. Watch the video replay free at HardinLocal.com — register for a free account (no paywall, no credit card) for the edited copy, extra content, and our weekly newsletter. Chapter Timestamps 1:01 Towne Mall Becomes "City Center"4:11 The Wow Features: 45-Ft Waterfall & Turf Patio4:47 4 Brand-New-to-E'town Stores6:15 Walking the Property: Left Side (JCPenney, Bealls, Shoe Dept.)7:53 B-Suites: Bath & Body, Buckle, Victoria's Secret8:58 Right Side: Visionworks, Claire's, JD Sports, 360°9:57 C-Wing: Sierra, HomeGoods, Belk + Malibu Jack's10:22 Malibu Jack's Flow Night Giveaway11:03 The Headliners: 61,000 Sq Ft of New Retail12:40 Will They Be Back? (Victoria's Secret & More)15:17 What's Confirmed: Filed Blueprints16:44 Rumor Mill: Burlington17:31 Rumor Mill: Dave's Hot Chicken18:07 Listener Shoutouts19:17 Why We Built HardinLocal.com (Free Sign-Up)20:28 More Food Rumors: Chicken Salad Chick, Parlor Donuts & More22:10 Beyond the Mall: New Hotel & Road Fixes23:29 What Else Hardin Local Is Cooking Up25:41 Mall Memories + Credit to Tim Aulbach26:44 Tangent: E'town Roundabouts & Our AI Graphics30:20 Food Court Talk: A Possible Second Restaurant34:13 Tangent: Buses, Parking & Robo-Taxis40:26 Recap + Where to Watch Free44:08 The Final Disclaimer45:08 Wrap-Up + Free Election Interviews

    What's Coming to the New Elizabethtown Mall? 🏗️ Towne Mall → "City Center" Deep Dive
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Hardin Local Weekly is your go-to source for everything happening in Hardin County, Kentucky. Hosted by Phil Taul, Scott Lucas, and Rachel Brantingham, we bring you local events with Jon O'Brien, business updates with Nate Bryan, restaurant reviews from The Experienced Eater, and conversations with community leaders. Whether you're in Elizabethtown, Radcliff, Vine Grove, or Glendale, we keep you connected to the people, businesses, and stories that make Hardin County home. New episodes every Tuesday. Visit HardinLocal.com to stay in the know!

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  • Creator
    Hardin Local
  • Years Active
    2025 - 2026
  • Episodes
    36
  • Rating
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