The Highland FOP invites the community to remember Highland’s fallen officers during a memorial at 9 a.m. Saturday, Mqy 9 at the Highland Police Department, 3315 Ridge Road. The service will recognize officers Donald R. Sheppard, who was shot and killed by a prison escapee Nov. 12, 1971; and, Robert J. Markley, who was struck and killed by a drunk driver March 10, 1978. 

Join us 10 a.m. Monday, May 25 at Main Square Park for Highland’s annual Memorial Day Ceremony. This solemn program will honor the men and women of the Armed Forces who made the ultimate sacrifice in service to our country. The ceremony will include remarks from local officials and veterans, a presentation of colors and a moment of silence in remembrance. The event is free and open to the public. Guests are encouraged to arrive a few minutes early and may wish to bring a lawn chair for seating.

Support your local community garden and your local farmers by stopping into Zandstra’s Greenhouse or Scheeringa Farms and purchasing $1 and $5 Veggie Bucks! Every purchase goes toward plant donations for the Community Garden. All produce harvested is donated to the St. James Food Pantry and local families in need. Want to get involved? Join us at the garden from 10 a.m.-noon May 30 for our planting day. Together, we’re growing more than food — we’re growing community.

Highland has acquired a parcel of land at 8436 Kennedy. They’re asking residents to dream big about what it could become. Ideally situated just north of the U.S. Post Office on Kennedy Avenue at LaPorte, the land that was once the location of a Speedway Gas Station, is also a stone’s throw from the Erie Lackawanna bike path. INFO: Please share your ideas by calling Redevelopment Director Maria Becerra at (219) 972-7598 or email [email protected].

The Commercial Property Improvement Grant Program encourages property/business owners to renovate, restore and improve buildings – both inside and out. Grants will be awarded for up to 30 percent of the approved total. Projects over $15,000 will take priority, however, the Redevelopment Commission will review all projects regardless of the amount requested. Click here to download application. Questions? Please call Redevelopment Director Maria Becerra at (219) 972-7598 or email [email protected].