š± How tightly is Hilliard police controlling your license plate camera data?
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In today's newsletter:
- How tightly is Hilliard police controlling your license plate camera data?
- How Hilliardās Wildcats helped put Columbus high school hockey on the map
Today's riddle: Why did the cookie go to the Doctor ? š¤ (Answer below!)
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š° News we're reading
ā¢ How central Ohio law enforcement shares Flock camera data (nbc4i.com) ā Hilliard residents should know that local police use Flock license plate cameras but restrict data sharing to nearby states and certain federal partners, with details posted on an online transparency portal. The story compares Hilliardās safeguards and sharing limits with other Franklin County departments amid growing regional debate over privacy, immigration-related searches, and calls to restrict or ban the technology. 
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ā¢ USA Hockey crown latest sign of growth for high school hockey (nhl.com) ā Central Ohio high school hockey is booming, and Hilliard is part of that rise with the Hilliard Wildcats winning the 2022 Buckeye Cup state title. The story traces how the Blue Jackets, new rinks, and club programs like the Chill have transformed Columbus-area hockey, giving local players more chances to compete for state and even national championships. Ā Ā Ā
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Davidson High School 5100 Davidson Road Hilliard, OH 43026
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Bear Essentials Back to School Community Shopping Hours
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- Red Robin Gourmet Burgers & Brews posted a job opening for Shift Supervisor in Hilliard. Apply here.
- Chick-fil-A posted a job opening for Front of House Team Member in Hilliard. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Hilliard here.
š Nearby News
Upper Arlington
- 2 teens arrested for Upper Arlington home break-ins, police searching for 3rd suspect (10tv.com)
- Upper Arlington bakery creates cookies to support Ohio business sued by Buc-ee's (nbc4i.com)
- Scarborough Blvd. fulfillment center sells for $29M (thisweeknews.com)
Dublin
- Wayfair expanding in central Ohio with new Dublin outlet (dispatch.com)
- Former Dublin City Schools superintendent gets job at Ohio State University (dispatch.com)
- MDVIP Expands Personalized Care in Central Ohio with Addition of Dr. Steven Barrientos (conciergemedicinetoday.org)
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