All Highland County Fire units have responded to a brush fire in the 6000 block of East New Market Road.

According to the Highland County Sheriff's Office, the call reporting the fire came in at approximately 12:30 p.m. Sunday. 

The Hillsboro Fire and Rescue, Paint Creek Joint Fire and EMS, Leesburg North Joint Fire and EMS, Mowrystown Fire Department, Marshall Fire Department, Brush Creek Fire Department and Winchester Fire Department have all responded to the scene with manpower, brush units and tanker trucks. Lynchburg fire department is doing station coverage, but is also responding to an emergency run in their area.

All Highland County Fire units have responded to a brush fire in the 6000 block of East New Market Road.

According to the Highland County Sheriff's Office, the call reporting the fire came in at approximately 12:30 p.m. Sunday. 

The Hillsboro Fire and Rescue, Paint Creek Joint Fire and EMS, Leesburg North Joint Fire and EMS, Mowrystown Fire Department, Marshall Fire Department, Brush Creek Fire Department and Winchester Fire Department have all responded to the scene with manpower, brush units and tanker trucks. Lynchburg fire department is doing station coverage, but is also responding to an emergency run in their area.

A special meeting of the Lynchburg Village Council has been called for 8 p.m. Monday, Oct. 25 in the Village Building on Main Street in Lynchburg.

ResCare, the country's leading provider of services for people with disabilities and youths with special needs, will host an open house from 4-6 p.m. Oct. 27 for The Highland Harbor, a day habilitation center that is part of the ResCare family.

The Highland County Board of Commissioners approved the following resolutions at their Oct. 20 meeting.

After a four-year hiatus from the clothing store business, Bill and Pat Snyder have opened a new bargain store at the Red Barn on North Shore Drive. The Snyders’ new store, the Bargain Barn, features primarily men’s and women’s clothing: Western wear, shoes, formals and wedding dresses, business attire, denim, and leather jackets.

After a four-year hiatus from the clothing store business, Bill and Pat Snyder have opened a new bargain store at the Red Barn on North Shore Drive. The Snyders’ new store, the Bargain Barn, features primarily men’s and women’s clothing: Western wear, shoes, formals and wedding dresses, business attire, denim, and leather jackets.

The Federal Communications Commission is conducting an industrywide investigation into cell phone billing practices amid complaints by customers.

Sara Lukens, director of the Highland County Convention and Visitors Bureau, and a board member of the Highland County Chamber of Commerce, has left the county and is now living in Texas, according to a family member. Highland County Commissioner Shane Wilkin said he has contacted a Convention and Visitors Bureau board member and suggested a meeting be scheduled as soon as possible to address the vacancy.