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Highland County commissioners David Daniels, Brad Roades and Terry Britton approved a $300,000 advance for Highland County Children Services placement costs and discussed a potential opportunity to partner with the Highland County Health Department on digitizing files during their Wednesday, Feb. 7 meeting.

Highland County commissioners Terry Britton, David Daniels and Brad Roades authorized the Highland County Children Services agency to move forward with plans for a tax levy to be placed on the March 2024 primary election ballot and discussed 2024 budget numbers during their Wednesday, Nov. 29 meeting.

Highland County commissioners Terry Britton, David Daniels and Brad Roades authorized the Highland County Children Services agency to move forward with plans for a tax levy to be placed on the March 2024 primary election ballot and discussed 2024 budget numbers during their Wednesday, Nov. 29 meeting.

Iola Police confirm that a 22-year-old suspect, wanted on charges of a child sex crime, died from a self-inflicted gunshot wound after refusing to exit a house for police.

Highland County commissioners Terry Britton, David Daniels and Brad Roades shared their concerns about a grant-funded project for a new MARCS tower that they said has “stalled” and made several approvals — including one for the new Marriott Hotel project in Hillsboro — during a nearly two-hour meeting Tuesday, Oct. 24.

Highland County has seen several cases of lung cancer in non-smokers over the past decade. This has led to some discussion and concerns about radon levels in the county, and these levels potentially being the cause of these lung cancer cases.

Highland County commissioners Terry Britton, David Daniels and Brad Roades approved several purchases, including two sheriff’s cruisers, and met with a concerned citizen during their Wednesday, Oct. 11 meeting.

The Highland County Health Department held its first Bike Safety Rodeo on May 20, an initiative aimed at promoting bicycle safety and promoting physical activity.

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Highland County Health Department Wednesday announced it has been awarded national accreditation through the Public Health Accreditation Board (PHAB).