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You can help ‘Power a Bright’ future at HHS

The competition is stiff, but Highland High School teacher Chris Durbin believes the school has a good shot at securing one of five grants available through the Clorox “Power a Bright Future” contest....

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Highland FFA livestock judging team does well at nationals

The Highland FFA Chapter livestock judging team was awarded a Silver emblem and had four members win individual awards at the National FFA Livestock Evaluation Career Development Event (CDE), held...

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Scouts get lesson in aviation

One of the goals in Scouting is to get the youth to experience the outdoors and everything that it offers. So, the organization schedules camps or weekend camporees each season for Scouts to encounter...

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Handicapped-accessible dock at Silver Lake was teen’s Eagle Scout project

Joshua Case enjoys spending time at Silver Lake Park. Now, Case, with the help of a few local businesses, is helping make sure others are able to enjoy it as well.

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Lighted Christmas Parade returns to Highland at 6:30 p.m. the day after...

According to Swiss tradition, revelers parade through the streets to welcome St. Nicholas at this festive time of year. Bells ring, carolers sing and hot chocolate and sweet treats are enjoyed by all....

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Adopt-A-Family sponsors still needed

Your help is needed to be sure no children are left out at Christmas time.

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Yellow Dots can help save your life in a crash

Motorists in Illinois may soon spot yellow dot decals affixed to the rear windows of more vehicles as a new program introduced by the Illinois Department of Transportation takes off statewide.

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Holiday wish comes early with grandma’s visit to Highland

Mae Harp had dreamed of being able to see her granddaughter’s new home in Highland, but the 30-mile journey might as well have been 1,000 for the 95-year-old resident at Carlyle Healthcare Center.

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Three local artists return with art exhibition

The Highland Arts Council is pleased to present a joint show of local artists in downtown Highland, one block from the Square.

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Local theater companies plan holiday plays

“Every Christmas Store Ever Told”at Clinton County Showcase

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Holiday events planned in the area

Holiday Bingo at the Weinheimer

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SIUE dedicates new observatory with NOVA astrophysicist

You'll be able to watch the stars from your kitchen table, and amateurs can join with physics students and astronomers to puzzle out the secrets of the cosmos.

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Maroons wrestlers extend their reign in Battle of Belleville

This time the "perfect storm" had a happy ending for the Belleville West Maroons

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How much do you know about New Switzerland?

Highland has long celebrated its Swiss heritage. Now a trivia game is celebrating it, too.

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Pink dogwood has breathtaking color in spring, fall

It is difficult for me to choose a favorite tree because it is the variety of trees that makes our yards or the landscape beautiful. However, the pink dogwood is one of my favorites and literally...

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Highland Middle School student wins big at chess tournament

Caleb Denby, a seventh-grader from Highland Middle School, swept the ninth grade and under division at the Gateway Chess League Board Tournament, held at Wydown Middle School on Dec. 3, bringing home...

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Need a ride? SIUE students want to curb drunken driving

College students want to help give each other a ride home from the taverns, in an effort to curb drunken driving in town.

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Optimists honor youth

The Highland Optimist Club, in association with Optimist Clubs throughout North America, participated in the annual Youth Appreciation Week program. In Highland, 22 Highland High School class and club...

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Local girls help bring holiday joy to Joplin tornado victims

Three Highland girls helped to brighten the holidays for children and families of Joplin, Mo.

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Highland League of Writers releases its first book as group

The Highland League of Writers Group has written its first book. Words, An Anthology of Short Writings is a compilation of memoirs, poetry, observations and fiction. Published by Black Rose Writing,...

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