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A group of kids playing field games during Fourth of July two years ago.

A group of kids playing field games during Fourth of July two years ago.

Busy Fourth of July weekend set for Highlands

News Staff
Thursday, July 1, 2021
One of the undeniable charms of the town of Highlands is the quality of quaint Americana that is preserved in its DNA and is increasingly difficult to find in the vast American landscape of today.
To raise awareness about melanoma Attie and Callie Crews started selling handmade bracelets.

To raise awareness about melanoma Attie and Callie Crews started selling handmade bracelets.

One Change bracelets spread awareness

Highlander Editor
Thursday, July 1, 2021
After their mother received the news she had melanoma, sisters Attie and Callie Crews went to work raising money for research by selling handmade bracelets. “When I was in sixth grade my mom was diagnosed with melanoma,” Attie Crews said.
The overall budget, $28,312,029.91 was approved 4-1, with commissioner Mike Hehn voting against.

The overall budget, $28,312,029.91 was approved 4-1, with commissioner Mike Hehn voting against.

Town approves $28 million budget

Highlander Editor
Thursday, June 24, 2021
The town of Highlands approved an $8 million budget increase on Thursday during its regularly scheduled meeting, for the 2021-22 fiscal year. The overall budget, $28,312,029.91 was approved 4-1, with commissioner Marc Hehn voting against.
Representatives from Stewart Inc. and town staff discussed several facets of the plan, which is meant to shape the next 20-25 years of living in Highlands.

Representatives from Stewart Inc. and town staff discussed several facets of the plan, which is meant to shape the next 20-25 years of living in Highlands.

Highlands unveils first comprehensive plan

Ryan Hanchett
Thursday, June 24, 2021
A standing room only crowd packed into the Highlands Community Building on Wednesday night for the unveiling of the town’s first-ever comprehensive plan. Representatives from Stewart Inc.
Town approves to waive online fees for utilities

Town approves to waive online fees for utilities

Town approves to waive online utility fees

Highlander Editor
Thursday, June 24, 2021
Residents of the Town of Highlands will no longer be charged an extra fee when paying for utilities online. During the COVID-19 pandemic, the Town of Highlands waived the fees of 2.
Lori Smith, MBA, RT (R) RDMS, RDCS, RVT, Regional Manager Radiology/Imaging; Meg Ham, RT, R, M, CT; Laura Ammons, RT, R, M, CT with the 3D mammography machine.

Lori Smith, MBA, RT (R) RDMS, RDCS, RVT, Regional Manager Radiology/Imaging; Meg Ham, RT, R, M, CT; Laura Ammons, RT, R, M, CT with the 3D mammography machine.

3D mammography now available at Highlands-Cashiers Hospital

Highlander Editor
Thursday, June 24, 2021
Residents of the Highlands-Cashiers Plateau and surrounding areas now have the opportunity to catch breast cancer earlier with the help of Highlands-Cashiers Hospital’s new 3D mammography (tomosynthesis) machine.
FDIC approves Highlands Banking Company

FDIC approves Highlands Banking Company

Highlands Banking Company approved

Ryan Hanchett
Thursday, June 17, 2021
A proposed new bank in Highlands took another step forward when the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation granted conditional approval to Highlands Banking Company on June 2.
The new fire station will be located at 149 Franklin Road. The funding for the $6.8 million was made possible by a two-cent fire tax increase.

The new fire station will be located at 149 Franklin Road. The funding for the $6.8 million was made possible by a two-cent fire tax increase.

Weather playing a big factor in construction of new Highlands Fire Department

News Staff
Thursday, June 17, 2021
Construction of the new Highlands Fire Department has begun, but the weather could effect how long it takes to be completed.  In January, the construction was delayed due to a paperwork error when the town tried to close the loan for construction.