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A student at Franklin High School in Los Angeles has died after falling from the building's fourth floor, according to the Los Angeles Police Department. Authorities are investigating the circumstances of the fall, and the news has drawn attention from local residents and parents concerned about safety at the school.
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A new milestone has been reached in the delivery of the Highland Council's electric Corran Ferry, the vessel serving the Corran Narrows crossing in the Scottish Highlands. The battery-powered ferry is intended to replace the ageing current vessel on the busy route near Fort William, and progress on its construction and delivery is being closely followed locally.
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A teenager has died after a fall at Benjamin Franklin High School in Highland Park, Los Angeles. NBC Los Angeles reports those who knew the student described him as a 'real nice kid', as the school community reacts to the death. Authorities have not released full details about the circumstances surrounding the fall.
- 4NJIT Highlander Community Honored Among New Jersey's Top Hispanic Business Leaders▼Highlander Community Recognized Among BINJE’s Best Hispanic Business Leaders
NJIT reports that members of its Highlander community have been recognized by BINJE, the Business News New Jersey outlet, among its list of best Hispanic business leaders. The university highlighted the honorees as examples of the impact of its students, alumni and faculty in business. Further details on the individuals named and the exact categories were not provided.
- 5Local Authors' Notable Books Featured in New Roundup●Notable Books by Local Authors https://highlandscurrent.org/2026/10/02/notable-books-by-local-authors-6/ # Local # Books
Highlands Current has published its latest roundup of notable books by local authors, highlighting recent titles from writers in the Highlands region. The feature, part of a recurring series, draws attention to the area's literary community and gives readers a curated list of works by nearby authors.
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The Highland County Press has published its local sports schedule for the week of October 5-11, listing upcoming games and events for high school and community teams across Highland County. The weekly roundup gives residents dates and times to follow local teams in action. It is part of the paper's regular coverage of area athletics.
- 7Highland Park Tennis Club marks 25 years in 2026●Highland Park Tennis Club celebrates 25 years of service in 2026
The Highland Park Tennis Club is celebrating its 25th anniversary of service in 2026. The club, based in Pittsburgh's Highland Park neighborhood, has been recognized for a quarter-century of community tennis programming and local engagement, according to coverage in the New Pittsburgh Courier. Details of planned anniversary events have not yet been announced.
- 8Student death at Highland Park school renews bullying concerns▼Student death at Highland Park school sparks conversation about bullying
A student has died at a school in Highland Park, Los Angeles, and the death has prompted a wider conversation about bullying. Local coverage reports the case has raised questions among parents and the school community about how bullying is handled and what more schools should do to protect students. Details about the circumstances have not been made public.
- 9Should New York State Require Mental Health Courts?●Should State Require Mental Health Courts? https://highlandscurrent.org/2026/10/03/should-state-require-mental-health-co
A debate is under way in New York over whether the state should mandate mental health courts, which divert people with mental illness from the criminal justice system into treatment. The question, raised in local reporting from the Highlands, touches on how the state balances public safety, treatment access and judicial discretion for defendants with mental health needs.
- 10Franklin High School Student Dies After Fourth-Floor Fall in Highland Park▼highland park high school
A student at Franklin High School in Highland Park, Los Angeles has died after a fall from the school's fourth floor, according to the Los Angeles Police Department. The incident has prompted attention in the local community, with questions about how the fall happened and campus safety. Further details about the student and circumstances have not been released.
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A student at Franklin High School in Highland Park, Los Angeles, has died after falling from the fourth floor of the school building, according to the Los Angeles Police Department. Officers responded to the campus after the fall was reported, and the student was later pronounced dead. Authorities have not released details about the circumstances, and the incident has prompted shock and concern among students, parents and residents of the northeast Los Angeles neighborhood.
- 12Free outdoor music series coming to Baton Rouge park▼2une In Previews: Sundays in St. George bringing free outdoor music series to Highland Road Community Park
A free outdoor concert series called Sundays in St. George is launching at Highland Road Community Park in the Baton Rouge area. The series was previewed on WBRZ's morning show 2une In, with organizers promoting live music events for local families on Sunday afternoons. Local residents are sharing the news as a free weekend activity option for the community.
- 13Piper thanks authors of Highland Bagpipe Makers book▼A grateful piper responds to the Highland Bagpipe Makers book
A piper has written a public note of thanks responding to the book Highland Bagpipe Makers, which documents the craftsmen behind Scotland's national instrument. The response, shared on a bagpipe news outlet, reflects appreciation within the piping community for a reference work celebrating the instrument's maker heritage. The exchange has drawn warm attention from piping enthusiasts.
- 14Kenyans fight for restitution of colonial-era stolen land▼‘They raped our country’: documentary follows Kenyans’ fight for restitution over stolen land By Carlos Mureithi in Nair
A new documentary reported by Carlos Mureithi in Nairobi follows Kenyan communities demanding restitution of ancestral highlands taken during British colonial rule. Multinational tea companies continue to occupy the land, and displaced families are speaking out about the lasting harm, with one describing it as 'they raped our country'. The film shines a light on ongoing struggles for justice and land restitution decades after independence.
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The Hillsboro Garden Club held its Fall Auction, an event reported by the Highland County Press in Hillsboro, Ohio. The club, a local gardening organization, uses seasonal auctions to bring members and residents together, typically offering plants, garden items and related goods while raising funds for its community activities.
- 16New Hope Baptist Church to hold Youth Day on October 18▼New Hope Baptist Church celebrating Youth Day Oct. 18
New Hope Baptist Church will celebrate Youth Day on October 18, according to an announcement carried by the Highland County Press. The notice invites community members to mark the occasion, which honours the church's young members. Details on speakers, times or special programming were not included in the announcement.
- 17Haldane varsity teams featured in latest roundup●Varsity Roundup: Haldane https://highlandscurrent.org/2026/10/02/varsity-roundup-haldane-99/ # Sports # LocalNews # High
Highlands Current has published its latest varsity roundup covering Haldane high school sports, part of its regular local coverage of school athletics results and fixtures. The column, dated October 2, summarizes recent performances by Haldane teams for readers in the Hudson Highlands community. Little detail beyond the headline is available, and no specific results or standout players are cited in the available material.
- 18Wildlife officers engage youth and hunters in three Ohio counties●Local wildlife officers connect with youth and hunters across Highland, Clinton and Fayette counties
State wildlife officers have been holding outreach events with young people and hunters in Highland, Clinton and Fayette counties in southern Ohio. The activities focus on building relationships between officers and the hunting community, while encouraging youth interest in outdoor recreation and safe, ethical hunting practices across the region.