Posts by Michael Folks
Highland Officials Eye Court Fight To Block State Payback Of More Than $887,000
Highland County officials are wondering if they can fight the state in court to block a required repayment of more than $887,000 due to a school matching grant spending shortfall.…
Read More$5,000 Sign-on Bonus Offered To New Highland County Teachers
Highland County School officials are looking for a few good teachers, so they now are offering a one-time $5,000 sign-on bonus to qualified licensed applicants to come on board. During…
Read MoreShooting Victim Accused of Assisting, Abetting Suspect On The Run
The table has turned for a Monterey woman, who last month told deputies her boyfriend shot at her multiple times as she sat in her car. Once a victim, now…
Read MoreHighland Business And Tourism Officials Release Smart Growth Strategy Plan
Microsoft co-founder Bill Gates once said, “The most brilliant strategy won’t lead to success unless it’s executed effectively.” Well, it appears that Highland County business and tourism officials have taken…
Read MoreHighland Shooting Suspect Still On The Run
Local and federal investigators on June 11th searched the home of a Monterey man, who has been on the run after he allegedly shot multiple times at his longtime girlfriend…
Read MoreHighland man on run for 44 days nabbed by investigators in his home
A Monterey man accused last month of shooting at his girlfriend multiple times was arrested June 23rd after being on the run for 44 days. Charles “Chuck” H. Smith, age…
Read MoreHighland Planner Eyes Changes To County’s Automobile Graveyard Ordinance
When Highland County’s zoning administrator recently received a complaint of junk vehicles at a county home, he decided to check out the report. His investigation revealed the report was true,…
Read MoreRecall To Unseat Two Highland Supervisors Dismissed
A recall petition to remove two Highland County supervisors from office has been dismissed by a county judge for a second time.. On May 7th, Highland County Circuit Court Judge…
Read MoreChild Porn Possession, Bestiality Charges Officially Dropped Due To Search Error
A Big Valley couple — facing multiple felony counts of possession of child pornography and bestiality –has been officially cleared of all charges due to a procedural error by a…
Read MoreHighland Officials Deny Shed Building Business
Highland County officials have voted down a proposed shed building operation, citing traffic concerns and its incompatibility with the pristine beauty of the Blue Grass Valley. During a May 22nd…
Read MoreChild Porn, Bestiality Charges To Be Dropped Due To Search Error By Feds
Multiple child pornography and bestiality charges filed against a Big Valey couple will soon be dropped due to a procedural error made by a federal investigator during a search of…
Read MoreSecond Suspect Charged In Abuse Of Infant Girl
A Bluegrass woman has become the second person to face felony child abuse charges in the February wounding of an infant girl, according to Highland County Sheriff Bob Kelly. The…
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