Photo of the Day - December 27, 2020

Unity's Skyler Shepherd dribbles the ball to the paint against SJO
Unity falls in OT loss to SJO

Unity three-sport athlete Skyler Shepherd dribbles around St. Joseph-Ogden's Jake Pence during the Rockets home game on February 5, 2016. The Spartans in prevailed in an overtime thriller defeating the Rockets, 76-67.

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Photo of the Day - September 25, 2020


Tyler Clark makes a catch for the Unity Rockets against STM

Big Catch, Unity Rolls STM

Unity receiver Tyler Clark makes a catch in his team's road game at St. Thomas More on October 3, 2014. The Rockets blasted the Sabers 49-14 in their Okaw Valley Conference contest. Unity, crowned conference champions that year, went on to finish the season 9-2 after their loss in the IHSA semifinals to rival St. Joseph-Ogden on November 8.

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Photo of the Day - September 22, 2020


SJO's Connor Janes carries the ball through the PBL defensive line in 2014

SJO notches win in season opener

Connor Janes evades a pair of Panther tacklers while carrying the ball while teammate Jake Renfrew provides additional protection during a fourth quarter play in the Spartans home opener on Friday, August 29, 2014. The Spartans kicked off the 2014 season with conference victory over visiting Paxton-Buckley-Loda, 27-7. Janes, who carried the ball 8 times for 42 yards and caught two passes good for 61 more, finished the night with 103 all-purpose yards. St. Joseph-Ogden went on to finished the season with one regular season loss to Unity. SJO would avenge the 35-7 loss by kicking the Rockets out of the postseason with a 41-14 second round victory on their way to a 11-2 record.

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Photo of the Day - September 19, 2020


Taylor White pounds the ball through the St. Thomas More defensive line

Rockets post rushing rout in the Sabers' den

Unity ball carrier Taylor White pounds the ball through the St. Thomas More defensive effort in their conference game on October 3, 2014. The senior quarterback finished the night with 150 yards and four touchdowns. Improving their record to 5-1 on the season, the Rockets rushed past the Sabers at Henneman Field to a 49-14 road victory.

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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 ...