In this Highland Local Scoop Issue…
Saturday, Oct. 17: Considerable cloudiness and cool - High 56° / Low 41°.
Sunday, Oct. 18: Mainly cloudy - High 58° / Low 42°. AccuWeather
Highland Events
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Saturday, October 17
8:00 - 11:00 AM - Farmer's Market Saturday - at Zandstra's Farm and Greenhouse, 10202 Kennedy Ave
10:00 AM - Crown Point Corvette Club at Blue Top - at Blue Top Drive-In, 8801 Indianapolis Blvd
2:00-4:00 PM - Brumm’s Plaza Trunk or Treat - at Brumm's Plaza, 2540 45th St
5:00 PM - 9:00 PM - 12th annual Pints In The Park - at Wicker Park 2215 Ridge Rd
6:00 PM (registration 5:00 PM) - Texas Hold'em Poker Tournament (21+) - at Highland Elks Lodge #981, 3120 45th S
7:00 PM - 8:00 PM - Sound Journey - Trinity Healing Center
Sunday October 18
4:00-6:00 PM - Kuiper Funeral Home Trunk or Treat - at Kuiper Funeral Home
4:00-7:00 PM - Blue Top Live Music - at Blue Top, 8801 Indianapolis Blvd
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Highland Sport Events
Saturday, October 17
10:45 AM - HHS Cross Country (Boys & Girls) - IHSAA Sectional, hosted by Highland - at Highland High School
10:00 AM - HHS Football (Boys JV) vs Hobart HS - at Hobart HS, 2211 E 10th St, Hobart
11:00 AM - HHS Volleyball (Girls V) vs Bishop Noll - Sectional Semifinal - at Griffith
6:00 PM - HHS Volleyball (Girls V) - Sectional Final (if Highland advances) - at Griffith
Sunday, October 18
1:30 PM - Pop Warner 6U Titans vs LaPorte Slicers - at Griffith High School, Griffith
1:30 PM - Pop Warner 7U Titans vs South Bend Irish - Super Bowl - at Dean and Barbara White Center, Merrillville
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AJT Accounting celebrated the opening of its Highland office at 9635 Saric Ct., Suite 600, with an Oct. 1 ribbon cutting joined by the Highland Redevelopment Commission. Photo courtesy of the Highland Redevelopment Commission.
✂️ AJT Accounting Opens Highland Office
A Highland-grown accounting business has a new office in town. AJT Accounting, founded in Highland by Avery Taylor, CPA, celebrated a ribbon cutting on Oct. 1 at 9635 Saric Ct., Suite 600.
The business has served individuals and small businesses for more than five years, offering services including bookkeeping, accounting clean-up, payroll and tax preparation. What began as a home office has now expanded into a dedicated Highland location.
The Highland Redevelopment Commission joined the ribbon cutting to welcome the business to its new space.
AJT Accounting operates by appointment only.
For more information or to schedule an appointment, call 219-501-1072.
Storm debris piled along a Highland roadway after the Aug. 11 storm. Town officials say crews have removed enough debris to stretch about 17 miles if the truckloads were lined up end to end. Photo courtesy of the Town of Highland.
🌳 17 Miles of Storm Debris - And Your Volunteer Hours Could Lower Highland’s Bill
Nearly two months after the Aug. 11 storm, the scale of Highland’s cleanup is still staggering.
At the Oct. 12 Town Council meeting, Highland’s FEMA consultant said crews have removed enough storm debris to stretch about 17 miles if the truckloads were lined up end to end. So far, the cleanup has cost roughly $4.5 million.
Highland currently expects its share of those costs to be around $500,000, but there’s a way residents can help bring that number down. FEMA can credit documented volunteer work toward the town’s local share of eligible disaster costs.
If you…
Helped clear debris
Checked on neighbors
Delivered meals
Volunteered in another way after the storm
Highland is asking residents to log those hours at erassist.com/volunteer. Even work you already completed can count if it qualifies and is documented.
Cleanup is still continuing around town. Crews are repairing more than 100 storm-damaged sidewalks, curbs and driveway aprons, and stump grinding has begun where damaged trees were removed. The town is paying for the stump work itself because it is not eligible for FEMA reimbursement.
So if you pitched in after the storm, don’t underestimate those hours - documenting them could help reduce what Highland ultimately has to pay.
Registration is open for the 2026 Highland Elementary Wrestling League, with in-person signups Oct. 20 and 22 at Highland Middle School. Image courtesy of Highland Wrestling Club.
🤼 Highland Elementary Wrestling Signups Open
Calling all future Trojan grapplers! The Highland Wrestling Club is opening registration for its 2026 Highland Elementary Wrestling League, with space limited to the first 50 kids.
In-person registration is Tuesday, Oct. 20, and Thursday, Oct. 22, from 5:30 to 6:30 p.m. in the Highland Middle School Blue Gym. Families can also register online here.
The fee is $80 and includes a T-shirt. The season begins Tuesday, Nov. 3, with practices on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 6 to 7 p.m. in the Blue Gym.
Duals are scheduled for Dec. 10 from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m.
The club’s message says it best: “building stronger kids on and off the mat”
Source: Highland Wrestling Club.
Highland’s Lady Trojans advanced to the sectional semifinals with a three-set sweep of Calumet and face Hammond Bishop Noll on Oct. 17 at Griffith. Photo courtesy of Highland Trojans Volleyball.
🏐 Lady Trojans Sweep Calumet, Face Bishop Noll in Sectional Semis
The Lady Trojans wasted no time in their sectional opener Thursday night. Highland swept Calumet 25-3, 25-13, 25-11 at Griffith to advance in the IHSAA Class 3A Sectional.
Sophomore Erin led the attack with 12 kills, while seniors Kaitlin and Selena added five each. Seniors Kassie and Julia were tough from the service line with seven aces apiece, and sophomore setter Jaymie reached 509 assists for the season.
Highland returns to the court today, Saturday, Oct. 17, at 11 a.m. against Hammond Bishop Noll (24-8) in the sectional semifinal. The winner advances to the championship match at 6 p.m. tonight.
One win gets the Lady Trojans a shot at the sectional title. Good luck, Highland!
Talk soon,
Shannah Holt
Founder & Publisher, Highland Local Scoop