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TOP DESIGN  The Dalian Office Building as designed by Luke Potthast and Ryan Holdener.

HHS grad takes third in engineering contest

They say it’s a tough job market for new college graduates, but Luke Potthast just built a new tier into his resume as part of a team that placed third in a national structural design competition in Pittsburgh, Pa., earlier this month.

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HIGHLAND NEWS LEADER

Home rebate program extended

A program offering a rebate to people who purchase new homes within Highland’s city limits has been extended once.
HIGHLAND NEWS LEADER

HHS graduated 228 on Sunday

Highland High School graduated a class of 228 students during a ceremony Sunday in the Highland High School gymnasium.
HIGHLAND NEWS LEADER

City still trying to scratch out a chicken ordinance

The Highland City Council balked at the idea of a $200 annual special permit fee for people who might want to keep chickens.
HIGHLAND LIFESTYLE

Clubs honor law enforcement at banquet

Highland police officer David Brines, HPD telecommunicator Greg Stoff and Madison County Sheriff’s deputy Michael Gooch were all recognized at the Respect For Law Banquet on May 15 at the Highland Pistol and Rifle Club, sponsored by the Highland Optimist, Highland Rotary and Highland Moose clubs...
HIGHLAND NEWS LEADER

City to host ‘Startup Success Seminar’

The city of Highland, will present “The Startup Success Seminar” as part of its comprehensive efforts to be “the most entrepreneurial community in Southern Illinois.”
HIGHLAND LIFESTYLE

HMS’ Dawn Bruno is ‘that teacher on steroids’

It has been a busy few months for Highland Middle School teacher Dawn Bruno.
HIGHLAND LIFESTYLE

Highland Center Schools’ principals Suhre, Grapperhaus both retiring

The Highland School District’s Center Schools survived the recent budget cuts, and now all three will be under new leadership in the upcoming school year.
HIGHLAND NEWS LEADER

Highland man faces new meth manufacturing charges

A Highland man out on of prison just 15 weeks after being paroled on a methamphetamine manufacturing charge was arrested by Highland police last week and again charged with making meth.
HIGHLAND NEWS LEADER

Police briefs.5-23

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

Bill increasing speed limit to 70 mph zips through Illinois House, goes to governor

A bill that would raise the speed limit to 70 mph on interstates in Illinois, but not necessarily in St. Clair and Madison counties, won approval Wednesday in the Illinois House and now goes to the governor.
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HIGHLAND NEWS LEADER

City to spend $29K for feasibility study on arts center

Mayor Joe Michaelis cast the tie-breaking vote Monday for the city to move forward on a feasibility study on a community arts center.
HIGHLAND LOCAL VOICES

Abortion doctor’s trail in Pa. raises questions in Illinois

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BELLEVILLE NEWS

Belleville leaders urge residents to sign up for emergency alerts

City officials say residents should sign up for free emergency alerts because it will help in the aftermath of a disaster like the deadly tornado that hit Oklahoma on Monday.
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