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Highland Area Events for…
September 16
Power Paws for Kids at 6pm (Highland Library 2841 Jewett St)
Paint & Drink: Pumpkin Patch Geese at 7-9pm (Fuzzyline Brewing Co., 2712 Condit Street)
Highland Community Crime Watch meeting 6:30pm (Police Station at 3315 Ridge Rd)
Kahler Middle School Cross Country 6, 7, & 8 at 5pm (Kahler Middle School)
Highland High School Girls V Golf at 4pm (Lost Marsh GC - Hammond)
Highland High School Boys V Tennis at 4:0pm (Thomas A Edison Jr-Sr HS 3304 Parkside Ave Lake Station)
Highland High School Boys JV Soccer at 5pm (Highland High School 9135 Erie St)
Highland High School Boys V Soccer at 7pm (Highland High School 9135 Erie St)
September 17
Storytime for Ages 4-6 at 10:30am - 11:15am (Highland Library 2841 Jewett St)
Teen Gaming Afternoon at 3:0pm - 4:30 pm (Highland Library Meeting Rm A 2841 Jewett St)
September Library Card sign-up Celebration (Ages 6-11) at 4pm (Highland Library 2841 Jewett St)
NAMI Connection Peer Support Group at 6-7pm (Green Witch Cafe 2845 Highway Ave)
Canvas-Autumn at the Lake Art Class 6:30pm -8:30pm (Lincoln Center)
Fall in Love with Your Local Business Expo & Luncheon 9am - 1:30pm (The Center of Visual and Performing Arts)
Highland High School Boys V Tennis at 5pm (Highland High School 9135 Erie St)
Highland High School Girls JV Soccer at 5pm (Highland High School 9135 Erie St)
Highland High School Girls V Volleyball at 6:30pm (Illiana Christian High School)
Highland High School Girls V Soccer at 7pm (Highland High School 9135 Erie St)
September 18
Day of Caring Volunteers Needed 10:30am - 12:30pm (Fair Haven Center 2645 Ridge Rd Highland)
Highland High School Varsity Football Homecoming vs Lowell at 7pm (Highland High School 9135 Erie St)
September 19
Paws in the Park 9am - 3 pm (Community Park 8601 Calumet Ave Munster)
Bird Migration Celebration 10am -12 pm at Highland Heron Rookery at the corner of Liable at Laporte.
Mrs. Roper’s Romp Thrift Crawl 11am - 2pm America’s Antique Mall 8311 Indianapolis Blvd)
80’s Party with My 80’s Band 8:0pm at R-Bar 9521 Indianapolis Blvd, Highland
Highland High School Boys V Cross Country at 8am (New Prairie High School)
Highland High School Girls V Cross Country at 8am (New Prairie High School)
Highland High School JV Football at 10am (Lowell High School 2051 E Commercial Ave)
Highland High School Girls V Soccer at 10am (Morgan Township Middle/High School 299 S SR 49
VALPARAISO)Highland High School Boys JV Soccer at 10am (Boone Grove High School 260 S 500 W Valparaiso)
Highland High School Boys V Soccer at 12pm (Boone Grove High School 260 S 500 W Valparaiso)
Willowcreek Middle School Cross Country 6, 7, & 8 at 9am (Woodland Park)
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The Town That Almost Wasn't Named Highland
The Story Behind It
Most locals know Highland got its name because it was a high sand ridge sticking out of the marsh. But did you know we were almost called something completely different?
Back in 1883, a prominent landowner named John Clough officially platted the town. Because of his influence, the area was briefly named "Clough Postal Station" for mail delivery.
However, surveyors for the Chicago & Atlantic Railroad had already labeled the high ridge as "Highlands" on their maps. Ultimately, the railroad's choice won the popularity contest, the "s" was dropped, and "Clough" was left to the history books.
Highland Deputy Chief Mike Pipta celebrates his 2026 Albert’s Diamond Jewelers Hero Award with fellow members of the Highland Fire Department. Photo courtesy of the Highland Fire Department.
Still Showing Up After 45 Years
Highland Deputy Chief Mike Pipta earns a 2026 Hero Award for a lifetime of service, leadership, and helping others.
Highland's own Deputy Chief Mike Pipta has earned a major honor, and it's one that speaks to decades of quiet dedication. The Highland Fire Department announced that Pipta was named a recipient of the 2026 Albert's Diamond Jewelers Hero Award.
The recognition highlights a career that has spanned 45 years of service to both the department and the Town of Highland. For those who know him, the award comes as no surprise.
Pipta is known for his leadership, professionalism, and a genuine willingness to help others. He still responds to nearly every call and is always ready to step in when someone needs assistance.
An illustrated view of migrating birds over the Highland Heron Rookery, inspired by this weekend’s Migration Celebration.
Highland’s Migration Celebration Takes Flight This Saturday
Birdwatching, live outdoor painting, and bird-safety tips come together for this free event at the Heron Rookery.
Highland Neighbors for Sustainability will host its third annual Migration Celebration on Saturday, September 19, from 10 a.m. to noon at the Highland Heron Rookery.
The free, family-friendly event will feature birdwatching help from experienced birders, live plein air painting from a Highland Arts Council artist, and tips for keeping birds safe during migration.
This year’s theme is Bird Safety, with simple ideas for reducing window collisions and protecting birds from predators. Wild Birds Unlimited will also have bird-safe window decals available for purchase.1-mile. Go here for more information about the event.
Talk soon,
Shannah Holt
Founder & Publisher, Highland Local Scoop