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Images from 20th Annual Highland Garden Tour
Aldi in Highland update
Construction at the future site of Aldi in Highland has spilled over to Walmart’s western edge. These images were taken on June 27, 2026.
Read MoreDuo boasts from-scratch treats at 9th Street Cafe, Bakery in Highland
By Brittany Blackwell Reporter • Sabrina Davis and Lauren Koch have found a recipe that blends Highland tradition with their own flair for food as the newest operators of 9th Street Cafe and Bakery. The familiar atmosphere and classic menu favorites are still present. But the couple has spent the past year and a half…
Read MoreHighland’s fountain aglow in patriotic colors for July 4, summer
By Brittany Blackwell Reporter • Highland’s Downtown Square is aglow with red, white and blue for visitors to enjoy this summer. Director of parks Brad Koehnmann said the lights are part of an affordable switch to LED lighting in recent years. “To replace the colored lenses was more expensive than putting clear lenses in there,”…
Read MoreSummer paving starts in Highland on June 29
Charles Bolinger Editor • Highland’s public works department began milling 13th Street on June 29 as part of a two-street summer rehab project. Thirteenth Street will be milled and repaved between Old Trenton Road and Poplar Street while 12th Street will get its makeover from Mulberry Street to Poplar Street. Troy’s City Engineer, Jeff Voss,…
Read MoreHighland’s Tropical Sno has served up icy treats since 1992
Eva Suhre, owner of Tropical Sno, serves up her favorite flavor combination, Surf’s Up, though blue raspberry has been the most popular flavor lately. Tropical Sno pairs natural, non-artificial flavors with shaved ice, which has a finer texture than traditional snow cones. Sugar-free options are available, too. The business, located on Sixth Street in Highland,…
Read MoreHighland school board adds new member after one resigns
By Brittany Blackwell Reporter • The Highland School District Board of Education has welcomed a new member since May to fill a vacancy following a recent resignation. Kathryn Comish has accepted the invitation to join the school board following Chris Goodwin’s resignation. Superintendent Mike Sutton and Board President Aaron Schuster received Goodwin’s resignation letter on…
Read MoreMadalyn McCall of Highland Illinois graduates from Maryville College
Madalyn McCall of Highland, Illinois, was one of more than 200 seniors who took part in the Maryville College Commencement ceremony, held on Saturday, May 9. The institution is located in Maryville, Tennessee, 20 minutes south of Knoxville. McCall graduated with a Bachelor of Science in Environmental Science and now joins the ranks of thousands of MC…
Read MoreAll of 12th, 13th streets in Highland to be milled, resurfaced starting June 29
By Tribune Staff • Highland will commence the third year of its multi-year street resurfacing program beginning the week of June 29. This initiative builds on the success of previous projects. It is designed to modernize the roadway surface, extend the life of existing pavement and enhance traffic safety. This year’s project will affect all…
Read MoreDarnise A. Frey
Darnise A. Frey, age 71, of Highland, IL, died Wednesday, April 16, 2026, at Barnes-Jewish-Children’s Hospital (BJC) in Saint Louis, MO. She was born on Tuesday, Dec. 7, 1954, in Baltimore City, MD, the daughter of Nelson and Dorothy (née Hediger) Kroner. On Thursday, June 11, 1981, she married John Frey at EvUCC, Highland, IL,…
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