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Some traffic utility boxes in Hilliard are about to get a little more colorful. Thanks to the latest Hilliard Public Arts Commission public arts project, eight of the normally drab metal streetside boxes will be covered in artworks featuring sunflowers….

Paramedics typically arrive on scene in response to a 911 call, but first responders in Hilliard have a program aimed at preventing the emergency before it happens. Known as Focus Hilliard, the program is Norwich Township’s version of an outside-the-box…

The City of Hilliard Division of Police is among the law enforcement agencies selected to participate in a statewide pilot program aimed at increasing diversity in the workforce. The College to Law Enforcement Pathway Program will connect criminal justice programs…

Hilliard’s Chief of Police Eric Grile has announced his retirement after 29 years in law enforcement. His last day in the role will be May 6. “I have a firm belief that leaders should lead only when they’re driving forward…

An Old Hilliard restaurant rebuilding after a fire is among several area businesses recently awarded grants from the Hilliard Development Corporation (HDC). Legacy Smokehouse, 3987 Main St., was awarded $25,000 as part of the Old Hilliard Façade Improvement Program. A…

Several Hilliard Division of Police employees were recently recognized for their exceptional efforts serving the City of Hilliard. Officer Ron Burkitt and Administrative Assistant Linda Haynes were named the 2021 Employees of the Year. They were nominated for the awards…

Hilliard City Council recognized local volunteer group “Friends of the Trail” Monday night with the first “Heart for Service” award during National Invasive Species Awareness Week (NISAW). The award was developed to honor and recognize individuals, community groups, and/or organizations and businesses…