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14/11/2024

Hilliard Council Denies Zoning Change, Noor Islamic Cultural Center Prepares Legal Challenge

Rejection of proposed 'mixed-use' modifications for Britton Parkway property ignites community response and potential civil rights case

Rejection of proposed 'mixed-use' modifications for Britton Parkway property ignites community response and potential civil rights case

19/06/2024

Big update to what we know about the state of the City's massive project.

https://open.substack.com/pub/hilliardbeacon/p/the-well-is-rising?r=40lce&utm_campaign=post&utm_medium=web&showWelcomeOnShare=true

29/05/2024

Vermillion Resigns Council Presidency - will remain seated as member. More to come...

Hilliard City Council President Cynthia Vermillion, citing concern about “distractions” related to City Council’s decision on April 22 to adopt a resolution calling for “mutual end to hostilities in Gaza,” announced her resignation as president May 28 at a special meeting of City Council.

18/03/2024

18/03/2024

Important final coverage of the Norwich Township Fire Department Levy before Tuesday's election.

https://open.substack.com/pub/hilliardbeacon/p/election-double-shot?r=40lce&utm_campaign=post&utm_medium=web&showWelcomeOnShare=true

08/03/2024

Do you LEGO?

Two Brothers Connect Hot Hobby and Community to Launch Bricks & Minifigs

19/02/2024

Here's a link to our upcoming interview with Robin Brenneman that will go live tomorrow morning - till then take a look at the rest of the site. We have over a year's worth of noteworthy community news - political interviews - and stories that matter to you.

Hilliard Arts Council President Returns to Review, Preview, and Exclaim the Local Arts

15/02/2024

Had a great chat with the new owner and operator of Starliner Diner and Nancy's Home Cooking, Tim Burkhammer.

One of our favorite conversations!

https://hilliardbeacon.substack.com/p/hbac-51-w-tim-burkhammer

Kevin Corvo's written piece detailing the sale and upcoming plans can also be found at the above link.

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The new owner of Starliner Diner and Nancy's Home Cooking details his outlook

14/02/2024

Beloved local Starliner Diner changes hands; adds Nancy's Home Cooking brand.

Beloved Starliner Diner changes Hands; Adds Historic Brand

07/02/2024

All the latest - including an important Commission hearing *tomorrow*

Local Collective Cites 2002 Rejection in Upcoming Appeal to City Commission

10/01/2024

Forsee Power's hiring for their North American facility in Hilliard just went live. This - and other news about the city you live in - can only be found in the The Hilliard Beacon

With new City Council members seated and a city manager with a vote-of-confidence from that Council, Hilliard is poised to undertake significant initiatives in 2024. They include continuing construction on the Hilliard Recreation and Wellness Campus, implementation of the city’s Community Plan, an...

29/12/2023

Kick off the New Year by checking out our TOP TEN!

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The Stories that Mattered Most to our Readers

12/12/2023

05/12/2023

Take the opportunity to apply for this important advisory committee.

Are you interested in Recreation and Parks in the Hilliard community?

Consider applying to fill a full four-year term on the Recreation and Parks Advisory Committee (RPAC). This committee provides recommendations and advice to City Council and Staff on a variety of topics that include parkland; recreational facilities; trails and bikeways; health, wellness, and recreational programming and policy; and updates to strategic plans.

To apply, complete the application on our website and attach the necessary documentation, including a résumé, by Dec. 18. If you have any questions, please contact Clerk of Council Diane Werbrich at [email protected].
https://hilliardohio.gov/city-council-seeking-rpac-member/

05/12/2023

We're back from Thanksgiving festivities with a week's worth of Beacon on the latest in "Artificial Intelligence" and the city's big buy of 120 acres right in the heart of City of Hilliard, Ohio - Government

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The guys are back from Thanksgiving with some thoughts to share regarding the large scale developments in so called “artificial intelligence” or large language models. Then we talk through the city’s recent decision to make a direct investment in acquiring 120 acres of land right in the heart ...

27/11/2023

Hey folks! It's the most wonderful time of the year!

20/11/2023

Is every tax abatement an eventual tax hike?

https://open.substack.com/pub/hilliardbeacon/p/breaking-the-magicians-code-tax-abatements?r=40lce&utm_campaign=post&utm_medium=web

17/11/2023

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Negotiations enter new, public phase