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Trips to a special park and museum exhibits are great ways to learn about the important role Black residents have played in Hilliard’s history. Merchant Park celebrates the role of the Merchant family, whose members are believed to be the…

Hilliard technology companies needing to test their artificial intelligence-powered products will have a new tool, thanks to a grant from the Hilliard Development Corporation (HDC). The organization recently approved a $50,000 Innovation Grant to launch an “AI sandbox” that will…

It’s polar plunge time! Members of the City of Hilliard Division of Police will once again be participating in the 2024 Columbus Polar Plunge for Special Olympics. Officers are members of Team Bobcats in support of Hilliard Special Olympics. This…

Hilliard City Council is accepting applications for one partial term at-large position on the Planning and Zoning Commission. All Commission appointments are made by City Council, and this term begins immediately and ends December 2025. The Commission consists of seven…

Thad Boggs, a partner with the law firm Frost Brown Todd LLP, will take over the role of Law Director with the City of Hilliard starting in January 2024. The City contracts with Frost Brown Todd for the Law Director’s…

The weather forecast is calling for snow tonight. Whatever the weather brings, Hilliard’s snow warriors are prepared. SNOW REMINDERS Residents are asked to keep their sidewalks and driveway aprons free of snow and ice during winter weather. WINTER WEATHER PRIORITY…

After 38 years of service as a City of Hilliard police officer, Detective Michael Metz retired Jan. 12. Metz had been a member of the Division of Police for nearly 38 years, starting his career as an auxiliary officer in…

At Monday’s meeting, Greg Betts, Emily Cole, and Cynthia Vermillion were sworn in as City Council members for four-year terms. They were selected by the residents of Hilliard during the November 2023 election. Betts and Cole will serve their first…

With pens in hand, members of Hilliard City Council, other local elected officials, the Recreation and Parks Advisory Board (RPAC), and City staff signed the steel beam that will top The Well during Monday’s City Council meeting. The signing marks…

Hilliard City Council seeks to fill two partial terms on the Shade Tree Commission. One term runs through the end of 2024 and the other through 2026. Candidates shall be residents of the City of Hilliard or Franklin County and…

Summer is still months away, but it’s never too early to plan for camp! Especially when the City of Hilliard is offering exciting options like History Express Camp, Field Explorers Camp, and Kidstruction Camp! Residents can register for all summer…

Are you looking to make some new friends, try something different, or learn more about your community? The City of Hilliard Division of Police has openings for its 14th Citizen’s Police Academy, which begins Feb. 13. It’s a 10-week free…