Junior quarterback Jonathan Liesen gave a gesture that senior running back Jorden Brown immediately recognized. And Brown knew exactly what needed to be done for Reavis. With the Rams trailing Eisenhower late in the fourth quarter, the all-purpose talent went to work. “Johnny gave me what we call the hand, and I just thought to myself, ‘It doesn’t have to be a perfect throw,’” … [Read more...] about A late TD catch by Jorden Brown takes Reavis past Eisenhower. Why did he come up big? ‘It’s money time.’
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Rock-painting project gets community involved with Peace Garden in Batavia
The Batavia Parks Foundation, which has been celebrating the United Nations International Day of Peace on Sept. 21 the past few years, elected to recognize the day differently this year with a pop-up event on Saturday at Riverwalk South Plaza near the Peace Bridge in Batavia. Organizers said for some time, community members have been painting more than 1,000 rocks for the new … [Read more...] about Rock-painting project gets community involved with Peace Garden in Batavia
Israel raids and shuts down Al Jazeera’s bureau in Ramallah in the West Bank
DUBAI, United Arab Emirates — Israeli troops raided the offices of the satellite news network Al Jazeera in the Israeli-occupied West Bank early Sunday, ordering the bureau to shut down amid a widening campaign by Israel targeting the Qatar-funded broadcaster as it covers the Israel-Hamas war in the Gaza Strip. Al Jazeera aired footage of Israeli troops live on its … [Read more...] about Israel raids and shuts down Al Jazeera’s bureau in Ramallah in the West Bank
Solidarity felt with union strikers from past; Hammond memorial remembers those killed, injured in 1919 strike
The headline 105 years ago read, “Dead, dying litter Hammond Street.” On Sept. 9, 1919, four men were killed and 64 were injured after police and security guards fired shots into a striking crowd where Columbia Avenue and Highland Street intersect in Hammond. The article published the same day of the shooting described a scene where the bodies of the injured and deceased lay on … [Read more...] about Solidarity felt with union strikers from past; Hammond memorial remembers those killed, injured in 1919 strike
Benefit will assist Bridges Scoreboard co-owner battling cancer
Many times over the years, Scott and Jeff Bridges obliged their Griffith business, Bridges Scoreboard, to host a benefit for someone in need. Now, it’s Scott Bridges’ chance to have the favor returned. On Sept. 27, the Scott Bridges Kick Cancer fundraising event will be held from 4 p.m. to midnight at Avenue 912, 202 W. Ridge Rd., Griffith. Admission is $20 per person, and … [Read more...] about Benefit will assist Bridges Scoreboard co-owner battling cancer