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TRYING TO SAVE HISTORY  The bell tower at Evangelical United Church of Christ is in need of repair, and church members are trying to raise the necessary funds.

EvUCC looking to restore tower that houses historic church bells

For 133 years, the bells at Evangelical United Church of Christ in Highland have been sounding a joyful noise, summoning people to worship. But the elements have taken their toll on the bell tower, and church members are now ringing a fundraising call to fix it.

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HIGHLAND NEWS LEADER

April flash flood has insurance claims flowing into city hall

Heavy rains in April are now flooding city hall with paper.
HIGHLAND LIFESTYLE

Highland man raises funds to build well for village in Haiti

“When the well’s dry, we know the worth of water.”
HIGHLAND BUSINESS

Crib making deal moving forward despite suit

After over a year of anticipation, Highland’s Cabinet Gallery is close to filling its first large order for the baby furniture company PetitNest.
HIGHLAND LIFESTYLE

Kristin Hoyt Selected as ‘Young Woman of Achievement’

Kristin Hoyt was selected as Highland Business Women’s “Young Woman of Achievement” for 2013.
HIGHLAND BUSINESS

Scott Credit Union receives national honor for marketing

Scott Credit Union received a national honor recently garnering a Credit Union National Association (CUNA) Diamond Award for marketing. The award was presented at the annual CUNA Marketing & Business Development Conference.
HIGHLAND LIFESTYLE

Madison-Bond Workforce Investment Board offers scholarships

The Madison-Bond Workforce Investment Board has announced the availability of scholarships for 2013 high school graduates entering Lewis & Clark Community College, Southwestern Illinois College or Kaskaskia College next fall. The scholarships are being offered through the Great River Workforce Development...
HIGHLAND NEWS LEADER

Police briefs.5-16

Editor’s note: The following incidents were listed among the official reports of local law enforcement agencies and court clerks. Readers are reminded that an arrest or charge does not constitute a finding of guilt. Only a court of law can make that determination.
METRO-EAST NEWS

Senate OKs medical marijuana; McCarter recalls daughter's drug-related death

Despite tearful opposition from a metro-east lawmaker, the Illinois Senate on Friday approved a bill allowing people to use marijuana to ease the pain of certain medical ailments.
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METRO-EAST NEWS

At a glance: Illinois' medical marijuana bill

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