In this Highland Local Scoop Issue…
🍕 Help Build Highland’s Best of Food & Drinks Ballot
We’ve been asking Highland readers to nominate their favorites through the Daily Tally, but some categories still need a few more names before we can put together next month’s Best of Highland Food & Drinks runoff.
So today, we’re opening them all up at once.
Who makes your favorite pizza, burger, breakfast, wings, sandwich, soup, coffee, and more?
Do a few categories or as many categories as you’d like. Nominate your favorites below.
No email address is required
Tuesday, Oct. 20: Sunny - High 67° / Low 45°.
Wednesday, Oct. 21: Sunny and mild - High 70° / Low 46°.
Thursday, Oct. 22: Mostly sunny - High 67° / Low 47°.
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Highland Events
👻 New Additions to the Highland Halloween Guide….
Check out the Highland Halloween Guide 2026 for haunted homes, trunk-or-treats, family activities and more only in Highland, Indiana.
Tuesday, October 20
3:30 PM - Teen Gaming Afternoon - at Highland Branch Library, 2841 Jewett St
5:30 PM - Jeep Club Meet Up - at Blue Top Drive-In, 8801 Indianapolis Blvd
6:00 - 7:30 PM - New Creation Ministry Trunk or Treat - at 9340 5th St, Highland
6:00 PM - School Board Meeting - at School Town of Highland Administration Building 9145 Kennedy Ave
6:00 - 6:45 PM - Yoga for the Body, Mind, and Soul with Angie - at Trinity Healing Center, 3145 45th St Suite A
6:00 - 7:00 PM Simmer Pot Jar Class - Lincoln Center 2450 Lincoln St, Highland
Wednesday, October 21
6:00 PM - Superintendent Meet & Greet with Dr. John Schwuchow - at Johnston Elementary Library, 8220 5th St, Highland
6:00 - 9:00 PM - Wednesday Game Night - at Sip Coffee House 2, 2815 Jewett Ave
6:00 PM - Power Paws for Kids - at Highland Branch Library, 2841 Jewett St
Thursday, October 22
4:00 PM - Paper Airplane Challenge STEM Fun (ages 6-11) - at Highland Branch Library, 2841 Jewett St
6:00 - 6:45 PM - Yoga for the Body, Mind, and Soul - at Trinity Healing Center, 3145 45th St Suite A, Highland
Highland Sport Events
Tuesday, October 20
5:30-6:30 PM - Highland Elementary Wrestling League Sign-Ups - at Highland Middle School Blue Gym
Thursday, October 22
5:30-6:30 PM - Highland Elementary Wrestling League Sign-Ups - at Highland Middle School Blue Gym
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A display at America’s Antique Mall Highland features items from Booth A17 that were used in Hallmark’s new Chicago Bears Christmas movie, Holiday Touchdown: A Bears Love Story. Photo courtesy of America’s Antique Mall Highland.
🎄 From Highland Antique Booth to Hallmark Christmas Movie
A little piece of Highland made its way into Hallmark’s newest Christmas movie.
A vendor at America’s Antique Mall Highland had several Chicago Bears and Christmas-themed items selected for Holiday Touchdown: A Bears Love Story, Hallmark’s new holiday movie featuring the Chicago Bears. The film premiered Oct. 17 and was filmed in and around Chicago. Hallmark Channel
Now that filming is over, those props have made their way back to Booth A17 at the Highland antique mall, where shoppers can see the items that appeared in the production.
The display includes Christmas village pieces, Bears artwork, holiday décor and other memorabilia used for the movie.
If you missed the premiere, Hallmark has additional airings scheduled, and the movie is also streaming on Hallmark+. Hallmark Channel
📍 America’s Antique Mall Highland, 8311 Indianapolis Blvd.
Highland Police are considering a 12-hour patrol schedule as three new officers move closer to completing The deadline to apply for FEMA Individual Assistance related to the Aug. 11 storm is Oct. 25. Applications can be submitted online or by calling 1-800-621-3362. Image courtesy of Indiana Department of Homeland Security and FEMA.
⏰ FEMA Assistance Deadline Is Almost Here
Highland residents affected by the Aug. 11 storm have until Sunday, Oct. 25, to apply for FEMA Individual Assistance for eligible uninsured storm-related losses.
Some households may also qualify for lodging expense reimbursement if they paid for a hotel after being displaced and did not receive FEMA Displacement Assistance.
Applications can be submitted at DisasterAssistance.gov or by calling 1-800-621-3362.
Workers and self-employed residents whose jobs were affected by the storms may also qualify for Disaster Unemployment Assistance, but that deadline is Oct. 27.
Don’t wait until the last minute if you still need to apply.
Apply for FEMA assistance: DisasterAssistance.gov
The Highland Lady Trojans finished the 2026 season at 16-16 after falling to Hammond Bishop Noll in the Class 3A sectional semifinal. Photo courtesy of Highland Trojans Volleyball.
🏐 Lady Trojans’ Season Ends in Sectional Semifinal at 16-16
The Lady Trojans’ season came to a close Saturday morning in the IHSAA Class 3A Sectional semifinal at Griffith, where Highland fell to Hammond Bishop Noll 25-7, 25-14, 25-9.
Senior Kaitlin led Highland with seven kills, senior Selena added three, and senior Julia finished with six digs. Sophomore setter Jaymie wrapped up a strong season with more than 500 assists.
Highland finishes 16-16, with highlights including a five-set win over Hobart on Dig Pink Night and Thursday’s sectional sweep of Calumet.
Bishop Noll went on to win the sectional championship later that night.
Congratulations on a great season, Lady Trojans!
Talk soon,
Shannah Holt
Founder & Publisher, Highland Local Scoop