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About Highline Fiber Internet in Michigan
Highline is a high-speed internet and voice provider that serves previously underserved and unserved communities throughout the United States.
Highline believes everyone deserves access to every opportunity that comes from fully participating in today's digital world. And we are committed to bringing the power of fiber-enabled internet to communities across the U.S.
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We care about the local community because we're a part of it. As Michigan residents, we take great pride in our community!
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OUT IN THE COMMUNITY
Haunted Village - Sanilac County Historic Village & Museum
Let the Halloween festivities begin! We had a great time at the Haunted village at Sanilac County Historic Village & Museum last week!
Harvest Hop
Eva’s Place hosted a ‘Harvest Hop’ where we were bale to hand out treats to around 1,000 kids from the community.
Fall Fun Days
We headed over to Brown City to pop up a Highline coloring station for their Fall Fun Days.
Trunk-or-Treating
Our trunk-or-treating started at the Hi-Way Drive-In in Carsonville where we partnered with the Carsonville Fire Department to hand out candy.
We also headed over to Brown City for their Trunk-or-Treat-Bin at the park.
TEACHER OF THE MONTH
Congratulations to this month’s Teacher of the Month Hayli Richards of Peck Jr/Sr High.
Hayli teaches Spanish and English. Her passion for teaching and genuine care for each student creates an environment where everyone feels valued and motivated. Hayli doesn’t just teach; she inspires, uplifts, and make a lasting impact.
Do you know someone deserving of recognition? Nominate a Teacher of the Month here.
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Updates in UP
OUT IN THE COMMUNITY
Build Update
As winter quickly approaches, we urge residents who live in the Cooks area, rural parts of Iron Mountain, and the McMillian area to take advantage of our pre-drop initiative. This is the first step in the installation process where we trench fiber from the “green box” to the home. Doing this step early ensures the fiber can be buried before the snow hits. Then, when the network becomes active in that area, we can install it within the home—even if it’s in the middle of winter. Any residents in these areas who are interested in an early drop should call 888-212-0054 or visit highlinefast.com.
Any resident interested in getting Highline before the snow flies and already lives in an active area is also urged to sign-up and get on our installation schedule before the ground freezes.
First Annual Highline Expo
Highline hosted its first annual Highline Expo at our new warehouse facility in Newberry! We welcomed schools and community members to view demonstrations on splicing, fiber drops and networking. We also had a live “Password Protection” digital skills class that many community members enjoyed. Along with the demonstrations, attendees enjoyed prize drawings, food, pumpkin painting, and a Q&A session.
We will be hosting a 2025 Highline Expo, especially for schools! If you know of a school that would be interested in having their STEM or CTE classes join us for a day of demonstrations, please email Bethany Leiter.
Newberry Legislative Luncheon
Highline started the month in the EUP by sponsoring and attending the Legislative Luncheon in Newberry. It was a fantastic opportunity for local candidates or their representatives to discuss significant issues and respond to questions.
Bonifas transforms for “Night of Magic and Wizardry”
Highline proudly sponsored the Night of Magic and Wizardry for the second year! This is an amazing event put on by the Bonifas Arts Center that provides entertainment for all ages! The creativity and imagination that goes into this was amazing!
Delta County Chamber of Commerce Annual Dinner
The Highline team attended the Delta County Chamber of Commerce Annual Dinner where we enjoyed a wonderful meal surrounded by amazing businesses, organizations, and community leaders. We also congratulated our Community Relations Manager, Bethany Leiter, for graduating from the Delta Force Program.
Delta Force is a leadership program that the Chamber of Commerce provides our community leaders each year. Bethany highly recommends this program to anyone interested in learning more about our community as well as sharpening their own leadership skills.
It's Time to Tailgate
Our Second Annual Tailgate Party was a huge success at Bark River-Harris Schools! Community Relations Specialist, Paula Jordan, led the coordination of the event for students and community members. The tailgate party was a celebration of the BRHS 2024 football season, and the community enjoyed food, beverages, music, games, prizes, a chili cook off, and a bake sale.
Paula partnered with several area businesses and organizations including; Bark River Harris Schools, Martin Tents and More, Massie’s Country Market, RRN, Ember’s Credit Union, Bart from Frito Lay, Bink’s Coca Cola, Stenberg Brothers, 2025 Senior Class Parents, BRH Boosters Club, Elmer’s County Market, and photographer Antonio Sanchez once again captured special moments for the students and community! When we all work together, we make great things happen for our communities!
Newberry Indians Concessions
We were delighted to donate all the food for the Newberry Indians Jr High football team’s concession stand. The kids and parents were very appreciative of the donation. The kids helped unload everything and kindly gifted Community Relations Specialist, Sarah Olson, the game ball.
Trunk-or-Treats and Festivals
In Eastern U.P., trunk-or-treats were a big success this month! We started the holiday festivities in Cooks at LaTulip Brewing Company. Then, we headed to Newberry for Boo-Berry Festival. Finally, we joined the town of Curtis for their annual event.
In Escanaba, the Community Relations Team attended the Catherine Bonifas Civic Center’s trunk-or-treat and enjoyed an evening of handing out candy and snacks!
Manufacturing Day at Lake Superior State University
Vice President of Technology Matt Dale accompanied Community Relations Specialist Sarah Olson for Manufacturing Day at Lake Superior State University, which was put on by the Tahquamenon Area Public Schools. Matt explained the process of getting fiber to the home and the various roles that it takes to complete the job to the local freshman in attendance. We hope to see some of these kids working with us in the future!
6,500th Customer!
Highline celebrates our 6,500th customer! They were also one of our first ROBIN grant installations. We were able to extend our network to this home thanks to the hard work Michigan is doing to make sure there is "Internet for All." Our service will allow the Feathers to access a much-needed Video Relay Service for the hearing impaired that will allow them to connect with friends and family, and work seamlessly. Congratulations to Derek and Shelli Feathers for finally receiving a reliable connection with Highline.
Building Bridges for BEAD
Highline was delighted to attend the “Building Bridges for BEAD” networking expo hosted by MIHI and Merit in Crystal Mountain, MI. The afternoon was spent networking with local governmental officials and community members to develop potential partnerships for the upcoming BEAD funding.
TEACHER OF THE MONTH
This month we have an AWESOME teacher to announce! Our teacher of the month winner is Michelle Hadel from Rapid River High School.
Michelle didn’t have the typical path to becoming an educator, she had a career in interior design until her 30’s when she decided to go back to college for her teaching degree, which later led her to obtaining her Master’s degree in Learning Disabilities. She started as a long-term sub at Gladstone, moved to Holy Name and landed at Rapid River where she’s been teaching for over 15 years. Michelle currently teaches High School English Resource Room, Computer Applications/Entrepreneurship, and Middle School English. After almost 20 years of teaching, she still loves what she does and feels that she “gets to” come to work and doesn’t “have to”. Her Dad may have had a little bit to do with her becoming an educator with his over 40 years in education.
Michelle’s classroom is warm and inviting for her students. You won’t see rows of desks with assigned seats. Instead, you are welcomed in, almost like you’re home where there are round tables to sit at or a comfortable couch and chair. The walls adorn several pictures and inspirational quotes. She said she feels that the students should have a relaxed environment where they feel comfortable and want to be in. We asked Michelle what advice she would give someone that is thinking about a teaching career, “We need good teachers! You need to know the impact you will make on everyone!” Outside of school you will find Michelle involved in something in the outdoors hunting, shooting, and hiking. She enjoys spending spare time with her grandkids and her husband of 37 years.
The person that nominated her said “My grandson has special needs, and she took it upon herself to make sure she could show him how to prepare for classes so he could get the education he deserves. She opens her door to all students and provides support to all in any way a student might need. Mrs. Hadel and her huge heart cannot be summed up in a short paragraph. Grateful for her is an understatement.”
Mrs. Hadel, the world needs more people like you!
So, this month, please tell a teacher “Thank you”—and please tell Michelle Hadel THANK YOU, for all she continues to do to help her students.
Do you know someone deserving of Teacher of the Month? Nominate them here.
UPCOMING EVENTS
Nov. 13: Digital Skills training at the Bark River Senior Center (12:00 EST)
Nov. 26: Downtown Escanaba Black Friday on a Tuesday (free gift wrapping and cocoa bar at the Highline Retail Space)
Nov. 28: Community Thanksgiving Dinner
Dec. 6: Escanaba Christmas Parade