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As advertised, the proposed civil budget is $18.3 million.

Numerous companies have checked the site over the years, including McDonalds, but it was too small for any of them to operate.

Under the proposal, no council member would be allowed to serve more than two consecutive terms.

“I’ll see you in heaven.” It was the last thing Al Braccolino, 90, of Crown Point, told one of his daughters as paramedics loaded him into an ambulance Nov. 16. COVID-19 forced him into the final fight of his life. Ten days later, the chair Al usually occupied at the Thanksgiving table would sit empty. The husband to his wife of 70 years, father of three and grandfather of six died on the holiday. Al’s daughter, Sandra Noe, was herself suffering from COVID-19, which she cont...

A special Highland Town Council meeting called to approve zoning-map changes to the 19-acre property north of Griffland Center was legal, the state’s Public Access Counselor has ruled.

Schocke, who spent most of his term focused solely on defeating the proposed senior living center between Cline Avenue and Kleinman Road north of Strack and Van Til’s, was referring to his belief that he, Sheeman and Black ran for the council opposing the development, but Sheeman changed his mind once elected.

"It will have an approximately 20% impact" on consumer bills, said Councilman Tom Black, R-4th.

HIGHLAND — Spectators will find a change of venue when the New Years Eve fireworks are displayed next week. Instead of the traditional location of Main Square Park, the Town Council said the show will be behind the high school. There is more room in that area, which will allow for larger — and therefore higher — fireworks, said Town Councilman Roger Sheeman, R-5th. The new location will allow more people to watch and will be safer, he added. There is also more parking av...

HIGHLAND — Spectators will find a change of venue when the New Years Eve fireworks are displayed next week. Instead of the traditional location of Main Square Park, the Town Council said the show will be behind the high school. There is more room in that area, which will allow for larger — and therefore higher — fireworks, said Town Councilman Roger Sheeman, R-5th. The new location will allow more people to watch and will be safer, he added. There is also more parking av...