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Many Looks, One Mission: A Guide to HPD Uniforms

Posted August 24, 2021

Hilliard police officers wear a variety of uniforms representing specific job assignments. The uniforms also serve an equally important purpose: to identify the wearer as a source of assistance in an emergency, crisis, or other time of need. No matter…
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Hilliard Receives Top Sustainability Award from Mid-Ohio Regional Planning Commission (MORPC)

Posted August 17, 2021

The Mid-Ohio Regional Planning Commission (MORPC) has certified the City of Hilliard as a Sustainable2050 community with a “platinum” status for actions to promote sustainability. Sustainable2050 is a program that supports communities’ sustainability efforts through direct technical assistance, collaboration, and…

HPD Adds Two SRO Positions to Serve Hilliard Schools

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Starting this fall, two additional police officers have been added to the team of school resource officers working inside Hilliard City Schools. The increase brings the total number of SROs serving as part of the partnership between the City of…
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Mary Nienaber Gadd Hired As New Clerk Of Courts

Posted August 16, 2021

The City of Hilliard has hired a magistrate in the Franklin County Court of Common Pleas as its new Clerk of Courts. Mary Nienabor Gadd begins her new job Monday. As Clerk of Court, Gadd will oversee the day-to-day operations…
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Michael Woods Hired As Hilliard’s Next Deputy Police Chief

Posted August 11, 2021

The City of Hilliard’s next Deputy Chief of Police will be Michael Woods, a seasoned law enforcement professional whose previous service with the Columbus Division of Police included experience as Interim Chief of Police and as a long-time Deputy Chief…
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First Group Completes Hilliard Recovery Court Process

Posted August 10, 2021

Hilliard Recovery Court will celebrate its first group of graduates at a special ceremony at noon Wednesday, Aug. 11, at the Norwich Pavilion, 4162 Columbia Street, in Weaver Park. Four participants are expected to be recognized for completing the two-year…
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Let’s Talk Trash

Posted August 9, 2021

Trash is often one of the “hottest” topics in local government. We took the time to address Hilliard’s top trash topics and questions below. In Hilliard, trash, recycling and yard waste are collected every Tuesday, except for on certain holidays (those…
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‘Chief Grile’ Both a Name and a Family Tradition

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For Hilliard’s new police chief, “Grile” is just as much a family name as “Chief.” Chief of Police Eric Grile, who has served as deputy chief since 2016, was sworn in May 24 to lead the Hilliard Division of Police….
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Volunteers Keep Local History Alive

Posted August 6, 2021

Tim Woodruff and Randy Smith are some of the longest serving volunteers at the Hilliard Historical Society. For decades, the two have held multiple positions within the organization and completed every job possible, including building a museum and maintaining the…