Local news for Hilliard, Ohio
Local news for Hilliard, Ohio
Latest reporting from the Public Safety desk.
Latest reporting from the Public Safety desk.
Latest reporting from the Public Safety desk.
Public Safety
A head-on crash on Alton Darby Creek Road on Wednesday killed the driver of a Ford Escape and sent the driver of a Chevrolet Silverado to the hospital in stable condition, with the Franklin County Sheriff's Office Crash Investigation Unit seeking witnesses.
Public Safety
Cooke Road between Dresden Street and Walford Street is closed for approximately 75 days for roadway improvements and new pedestrian facilities, with an estimated reopening in early November 2026.
Public Safety
The Franklin County Sheriff's Office received a $67,251 state grant through the DART program to fund overdose outreach teams that serve residents in unincorporated areas near Hilliard.
Public Safety
ODOT's $2.2 million culvert replacement on U.S. 33 at Fishinger Road is nearing completion despite recent storms, with the detour routing traffic through Hilliard's I-270 interchange expected to last into mid-September.
Public Safety
Hilliard crews are still clearing storm debris zone by zone after the Aug. 11 windstorm; here are the specific rules for curbside pickup, the Monday chipper schedule through Sept. 24, branch size limits, the drop-off site at 3790 Municipal Way and how to request an additional pass.
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The Franklin County Sheriff's Office warned Saturday that scammers are targeting residents who want to help flood victims through fraudulent calls and texts, the second fraud alert in less than a week as the county recovers from severe storms.
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Franklin County Emergency Management is urging Hilliard residents and business owners to submit storm damage reports from the Aug. 11 storms, with the City of Hilliard amplifying the call on its own website as cleanup crews continue working through neighborhoods.
Public Safety
Flash flooding on Thursday, Aug. 20 closed I-71 near Frank Road and at the I-270 interchange, disrupting Hilliard-area commutes as the National Weather Service issued a flash flood emergency for Franklin County until 8 p.m.
Public Safety
Rodebaugh Road and Amity Road, both closed by downed power lines from the Aug. 11 derecho, reopened to traffic Monday after nearly a week of detours for Hilliard-area drivers.
Public Safety
More than 2,100 Hilliard City Schools employees ran active-shooter drills at three buildings on Monday, Aug. 17, two days before the first day of school, as part of the district's annual Safety Training Day with Hilliard police and Norwich Township firefighters.
Public Safety
The Hilliard Division of Police announced its six school resource officers for the 2026-27 year, including two new assignments at Darby and Bradley high schools, as students return to class on Aug. 19.
Public Safety
Zuber Road and Young Road in the Hilliard area closed Monday, Aug. 17, for a 75-day drainage improvement project over Plum Run, the Franklin County Engineer's Office announced.