The end of a key Mississippi Valley Conference softball matchup left the Waterloo Bulldogs with a decided advantage in the race to a regular-season championship. Highland fell four runs behind �...
A new bill in the state legislature might address the problems that caused Highland to lay off some of its first responders this year. State Rep. Charlie Meier (R-Okawville) has … Click to Cont...
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HSHS St. Joseph’s Hospital – Breese Lacie (Davis) and Christopher Turner, Staunton, a boy, March 2 Kylah and Maverick Taylor, Carlyle, a boy, March 3 Jessica and Colin York, Highland, … Cli...
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Noon Friday, May 3, is the deadline to appear in next week’s “Around Town” listing. We must receive your event in writing with a contact phone number for questions. Submissions … Click to...
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Lewis University The following area student was named to the fall 2023 Dean’s List at Lewis University: Kristen Ess of Aviston McKendree University The following area students are congratulated...
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Dumpster Available for Larger Items A dumpster for larger items is located behind JC Hall and may be used May 1-3. If you would like curbside pickup from your home, … Click to Continue »
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House numbers In the event of an emergency, it is imperative that ambulance and firefighters are able to find the residents in need. Many houses have the numbers displayed on … Click to Continu...
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City operations are moving back into Highland’s City Hall after more than a year of renovations following a catastrophic flood. The city announced last week that operations would be temporarily...
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Highland boys tennis coach Matt Pellock was hoping his Bulldogs netters could stay close and pull the upset against arch rival Triad on Monday. After struggling in the singles, the … Click to C...
In conditions better suited to waterfowl and fish, the Highland boys and girls track teams both had solid performances at the Madison County track meet on Monday at Highland High … Click to Con...
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The Village of Grantfork requires solicitors to get a permit before going around the village and peddling their products. Please report anyone who is doing this and tell them to … Click to Cont...
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Just two days after dropping a close 2-1 road game to Mississippi Valley Conference rival Mascoutah, the Highland baseball team returned the favor at home. Highland took advantage of a … Click ...
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The Village of Grantfork requires solicitors to get a permit before going around the village and peddling their products. Please report anyone who is doing this and tell them to … Click to Cont...
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While violent crime is down in Highland, a significant increase in traffic crashes is making more work for police and other first responders. Highland Police Chief Carole Presson presented her �...
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Highland is looking at a surplus after some budget cuts and passage of a $52.1 million budget. The Highland City Council voted Monday to approve the budget for 2024-2025 for … Click to Continue...
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Alhambra Village Yard Sales This year’s town-wide yard sales will be held April 25-27. Times are as follows: Thursday, April 25, 3-7 p.m.; Friday, April 26, 8 a.m. to 5 … Click to Continue »...
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The suddenly surging Highland boys tennis team continued its red-hot roll with another strong performance on Monday. Thanks to a near sweep in singles play, Highland posted a 6-3 dual-match … C...
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Alhambra Village Yard Sales This year’s town-wide yard sales will be held April 25-27. Times are as follows: Thursday, April 25, 3-7 p.m.; Friday, April 26, 8 a.m. to 5 … Click to Continue »...
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Spring Storms Some of the spring storms bring fast and furious rains that the ground cannot soak up right away. This can cause some serious flooding. Be aware when coming … Click to Continue »...
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Fresh off of a doubleheader split at Belleville West last Saturday, the Highland softball team was looking to start strong and fast against Mississippi Valley Conference foe Mascoutah on Monday. ...
Mother nature has kept the Highland boys track team from competing much in recent weeks but when the Bulldogs have competed, good things have happened. Such was the case last … Click to Continu...
Just two and a half weeks into the 2024 boys tennis season, Highland coach Matt Pellock likes what he is seeing out of his Bulldogs club. Highland turned in another … Click to Continue »
News that the new trash collection procedures will be fully in effect this week did not sit well with some Highland residents, who came to the council meeting to reiterate … Click to Continue �...
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McKendree University Dr. Jen Moder-Bell, an associate professor of music education at McKendree University, recently received the 2024 United Methodist Exemplary Teacher of the Year Award. This a...
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Burning alerts The National Weather Service asks people to refrain from any type of outdoor burning during this windy weather. Conditions are ripe for fire to get out of hand … Click to Continu...
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HSHS St. Joseph’s Hospital – Breese Paige and Lance Morris, Highland, a girl, Feb. 1 Cheyenne Tedrick, Smithboro, a girl, Feb. 2 Desiree and Seth Levi, Highland, a boy, Feb. … Click to Cont...
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