Hardin Local Weekly – Episode 29 | December 9, 2025

This week marks a major milestone for Hardin Local — Rachel Brantingham steps in as host for the very first time, and she absolutely nails it. The team covers everything happening across Hardin County, from holiday events to local restaurant reviews to the launch of our brand-new Business Update Video segment.

⏱ Episode Timestamps

00:00 – Introduction & Rachel’s Debut
02:45 – Icebreaker: Christmas Shopping Status
06:29 – Local Events with Jon O’Brien (Dec 9–15)
16:27 – Massive Holiday Event Guide (Jon & Nate)
32:57 – New Segment! Business Update Video – E-Town Meal Prepping
40:00 – Business News with Nate Bryan
• Hardees Closed• Laker on Dixie OPEN (Menu Reveal!)• Wings & Rings Demolition• Capri’s Italian Opening Update• Bean Cove Grand Reopening – Dec 15• Community Dinner Toy Drive

46:55 – The Experienced Eater: The Chocolate Lab (Radcliff)
54:56 – The Experienced Eater: Tony York’s On Main (Glendale)

Businesses Featured This Episode• E-Town Meal Prepping• Laker on Dixie (NOW OPEN)• The Chocolate Lab – Radcliff• Tony York’s On Main – Glendale• Capri’s Italian (Coming Soon)• Bean Cove – Grand Reopening• Bourbon Barrel Tavern• Flywheel Brewing• HubHaus• Social Food Hall…and a huge list of local events, venues, and holiday experiences across Hardin County.

Business Owners: Get Featured

Send us your 90-second business update video and we’ll react to it on the show.
Submit here → HardinLocal.com

Community Notes

Don’t forget the Community Dinner Toy Drive — drop off locations listed on HardinLocal.com. Deadline: December 18.

CAST

Host: Rachel Brantingham
Co-Hosts: Phil Taul, Scott Lucas
Events: Jon O’Brien
Business News: Nate Bryan
Restaurant Reviews: Britten & Michele McDowell

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