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Unity falls in epic gridiron battle to Althoff

Photo: Sentinel/Clark Brooks

Unity's Grarret Richardson avoids a tackle by Althoff's Cordon Charleston on his way to the first of two touchdowns on Friday. The senior finished finished 140 all-purpose yards in the Rockets' 53-52 thriller at Hicks Field.


Photo: Sentinel/Clark Brooks

Brayden Henry hauls in an Althoff pass for a second-quarter interception on 30-yard line with 10:19 to play in the half. The catch stalled the Crusader drive while Unity trailed 21-14 on the scoreboard.


Photo: Sentinel/Clark Brooks

Rockets' Brayden Henry is pulled down from behind during early fourth-quarter action by the Crusaders.


Photo: Sentinel/Clark Brooks

After going up 51-45 after his 52-yard fourth-quarter touchdown, Unity receiver Tre Hoggard celebrates the score with fans in the west end zone. Hoggard scored four of the Rockets' seven touchdowns, finishing with 266 yards on 12 catches.


Stress-free Thanksgiving tips for those short on time this holiday season

While gathering for Thanksgiving is intended to be a joyous occasion, everyone who has hosted the feast knows it can also come with a lot of stress, and expenses.

The good news is that whether you’re a Gen Z-er hosting your first Friendsgiving on a budget or you’re a busy family preparing for guests, there is a lot to be thankful for this year.


Op-Ed |
Tipped wage system isn't working, removing taxes won't save it
Both major presidential candidates have called for eliminating taxes on tips. But that won’t help most restaurant workers.

What will? Replacing the subminimum wages that tipped workers make with one fair wage nationwide.

The federal minimum wage for most workers is just $7.25. But for workers who get tips, employers are allowed to pay them $2.13 an hour. If tips don’t raise your hourly pay to at least the ...
Health & Wellness |
Is it depression, ADHD or bipolar disorder?
Lavender Zarraga, APRN, a behavioral health provider at OSF HealthCare, says it’s not uncommon for her patients to ask for a medication that isn’t the right fit.

The culprit? She says symptoms of common mental health issues like depression, attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) and bipolar disorder can overlap. So, it’s important to stay in contact with your provider to make ...