6 Reasons Why Growing Up in Highland Strengthens Youth

6 Reasons Why Growing Up in Highland Strengthens Youth

Imagine growing up in a small county with a population of 2,204 people, whose median age is 59.3. People know your name, your children’s names, your grandparent’s name, even your great-grandparents’ name, and how almost everyone is related. Even though everyone knows...
On A Rainy Year, “Fair” is Spelled “Mud”

On A Rainy Year, “Fair” is Spelled “Mud”

Writing pieces like “… Gimme A Quarter” and “A Year Without the Highland County Fair” brings so many good memories of the Highland County Fair to mind.   Four days of FUN for everyone. Rides, games, shows, contests, performances … some hometown folks work on...
Top 10 Reasons to Raise Children in Highland County

Top 10 Reasons to Raise Children in Highland County

Raising a family is serious business.  As a parent, your job is to teach, protect, guide, and develop your children in every area of their lives. The task can be daunting. There will be challenges. It won’t be easy. Some days, it will be really, really hard. And,...