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COTA's new Line 30 will give Hilliard a direct bus to OSU this fall
COTA will launch Line 30 in September, giving Hilliard its first direct daily bus connection to Upper Arlington, Ohio State University and downtown Columbus.
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COTA will launch Line 30 in September, giving Hilliard its first direct daily bus connection to Upper Arlington, Ohio State University and downtown Columbus.

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Gamer, a European-based interactive entertainment company with a German founder, has chosen Hilliard's TruePointe development for its first U.S. location, with plans to expand nationally from there.
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A practical guide for Hilliard families heading to the 15th annual Columbus Food Truck Festival at the Franklin County Fairgrounds on Aug. 14-15, with current ticket prices, hours, the new Saturday Kids Zone, free parking details and the full two-day music lineup.

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The Hilliard High School Class of 1981 will hold its 45th reunion on Saturday, Sept. 12, at Crooked Can / Center Street Market in Old Hilliard, with a group photo at 7 p.m.

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Soberfest Ohio returns to the Franklin County Fairgrounds in Hilliard on Sept. 6 with free admission, live music and a recovery resource fair, while the Celebrity Steer Show raised $285,000 for Ronald McDonald House Charities at the Ohio State Fair.
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The 15th annual Columbus Food Truck Festival returns to the Franklin County Fairgrounds on Aug. 14-15, featuring more than 45 Midwest food trucks, live music, local artisan vendors, kids' activities and a Netflix celebrity appearance.

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St. Brendan Knights of Columbus Council 11208 is accepting crafter registrations through Wednesday, Sept. 30, for its annual handcrafted-only Fall Craft Show on Saturday, Nov. 7, at St. Brendan School in Hilliard, with booth spaces at $55 each.

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Hilliard residents Lynn and Lou Thomas received contradictory shutoff and autopay notices from Columbus Water & Power due to a billing system glitch tied to the utility's quarterly-to-monthly conversion; the utility has waived penalties and outlined two options for affected autopay customers.

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The Cove at WatersEdge in Hilliard is hosting a $20 immersive mock-wedding preview event on Friday, Aug. 21, letting engaged couples experience a full ceremony-to-reception evening before booking the venue.

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History Express Camp wraps up Friday at the Hilliard Historical Village, and the society's 60th anniversary summer continues with free community events through September.

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Hilliard Davidson graduate Fumi Abe, who has appeared on The Tonight Show and The Late Show with Stephen Colbert, returns to headline the Columbus Funny Bone on Aug. 13 for only his second Columbus headlining show.

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Hilliard City Schools explains why the average 11% increase in residential property values from the 2026 Franklin County triennial update won't mean an 11% hike in school taxes, thanks to Ohio's voted levy system and a new state law capping inside-millage revenue growth.