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In this Highland Local Scoop Issue…
Thursday, Oct. 1: Periods of rain - High 71° / Low 55°.
Friday, Oct. 2: Morning rain tapering off, then clouds giving way to some sun - High 66° / Low 49°.
Saturday, Oct. 3: Clouds and sun - High 66° / Low 49°
Sunday, Oct. 4: Mostly sunny - High 67° / Low 48°
Highland Local Events for…
Thursday, October 1
9 AM - 6 PM - Women's Guild Fabulous Fall Rummage & Bake Sale - St. James Church 9640 Kennedy Ave,, Highland
10:30 AM - Storytime: Ages 4-6 - at Highland Branch Library
3:00 PM - Book Discussion: Murder Takes a Vacation by Laura Lippman - at Highland Branch Library
4:00 PM - HHS Tennis (Boys V) - Sectional Championship (if Highland advances) - at Highland High School
5:00 PM - HHS Soccer (Girls JV) vs Valparaiso HS - at Valparaiso HS, Valparaiso
5:15 PM - HMS Volleyball vs Whiting Middle School - Highland Middle School
5:30 PM - HHS Volleyball (Girls JV) vs Hobart - at Highland High School
6:00 PM - Yoga for the Body, Mind, and Soul - Trinity Healing Center, 3145 45th St Suite A, Highland
6:00 PM - HHS Football (Boys Fr) vs Munster HS - at Munster HS, Munster
6:30 PM - HHS Volleyball (Girls V) vs Hobart - at Highland High School
7:30 PM - HHS Soccer (Girls V) vs Valparaiso HS - at Valparaiso HS, Valparaiso
Friday, October 2
7:00 PM (Check-in 5:30-6:45 PM) - 4th Annual Fright Ride - Starts and Ends at Main Square Park, Highland
7:00 PM - HHS Homecoming Football (Boys V) vs Munster - at Highland High School
Saturday, October 3
7:30 AM Mid- America Pop Warner Princess Gala 2026 Cheer & Dance Showcase Featuring Highland Pop Warner Cheerleaders - at the LaPorte Civic Auditorium, 1001 Ridge St
9:00 AM - 4:00 PM Highland Fire Department Open House & Car Show, Highway Ave is closed
9:00 AM - 3:00 PM Handmade Highland and Farmer’s Market- at 10202 Kennedy Ave
Races begin 9:30 AM - HMS Cross Country - Indiana Middle School Championships - at LaVern Gibson Championship Course, Terre Haute
10:00 AM - HHS Football (Boys JV) vs Munster HS - at Munster HS, Munster
10:00 AM - HHS Cross Country (Boys V) - NCC Conference Meet - at Lowell Senior High School
10:00 AM - HHS Cross Country (Girls V) - NCC Conference Meet - at Lowell Senior High School
11:00 AM - 2026 Northwest Indiana Out of the Darkness Walk - Wicker Memorial Park, Highland
11:00 AM - Reading to the Dogs - at Highland Branch Library
7:00 PM - 8:00 PM - Gong Bath - Trinity Healing Center, 3145 W 45th St Ste A Highland
Sunday, October 4
7:00 AM - 11:00 AM - Blue Top Monthly Swap Meet - Highland (8801 Indianapolis Blvd)
2-4 pm - 4th Annual “Ghouls Just Wanna Have Fun” Jubilee - at 8201 Kennedy Avenue, Suite B, Highland
4:00 PM - Blue Top Live Music - 8801 Indianapolis Blvd, Highland
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Highland Fire Department’s Open House and Annual Car Show returns October 3 with station tours, fire-safety demonstrations, family activities, food, and a car show benefiting Shop with a Firefighter. Image courtesy of the Highland Fire Department..
Highland Fire Department Opens Its Doors for Family Fun and a Car Show
The Highland Fire Department is inviting the community to its Open House and Annual Car Show on Saturday, October 3, from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. at 2901 Highway Avenue.
Families can tour the fire station and trucks, meet local firefighters, watch live fire-safety demonstrations, explore emergency equipment, and enjoy kids’ activities, giveaways, food, and refreshments.
The annual car show is also part of the day, with all makes, models, and years welcome. Vehicle registration is $20, with lineup beginning at 9 a.m., and space is limited.
Proceeds from the car show support the department’s Shop with a Firefighter program. It’s a chance to meet the people behind Highland’s fire service while enjoying a family-friendly afternoon in the community.back.
A conceptual image representing Highland’s proposal to place AEDs in police supervisor and road patrol vehicles to improve emergency response. AI-generated illustration for Highland Local Scoop..
Highland Considers AEDs for Police Cars
Highland leaders are looking at putting AEDs in police supervisor and road patrol vehicles after a recent cardiac emergency highlighted how valuable fast access to one could be.
At the Sept. 14 Town Council meeting, officials discussed a quote of about $17,000 for nine units, with a small trade-in credit for older devices. Council members said the equipment could help officers respond even faster in life-threatening situations before an ambulance arrives.
Highland police officers are already trained and certified in CPR and AED use, and newer models are designed to handle the temperature swings inside squad cars. The idea has support, but it has not been approved yet. The next step is to review the police budget and determine whether funding is available or if additional money will need to be requested.
Source: Highland Town Council meeting, Sept. 14, 2026.
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Shannah Holt
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