Hardin Local Weekly S2025E29 – Rachel Brantingham’s Hosting Debut, Laker on Dixie Opens & Massive Holiday Guide

Hardin Local Weekly – Episode 29 | December 9, 2025This 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 Timestamps00:00 – Introduction & Rachel’s Debut02:45 – Icebreaker: Christmas Shopping Status06:29 – 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 Prepping40:00 – 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 Drive46:55 – 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 FeaturedSend us your 90-second business update video and we’ll react to it on the show.Submit here → HardinLocal.comCommunity NotesDon’t forget the Community Dinner Toy Drive — drop off locations listed on HardinLocal.com. Deadline: December 18.CASTHost: Rachel BrantinghamCo-Hosts: Phil Taul, Scott LucasEvents: Jon O’BrienBusiness News: Nate BryanRestaurant Reviews: Britten & Michele McDowellConnect With Hardin LocalWebsite: HardinLocal.com --> Find all our social media accounts on website.Facebook, Instagram, TikTok, YouTube, Messenger ChannelsSubscribe to never miss a weekly episode.