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For the seniors in the Morris Community High School Drama Club, the thought of never again performing together on stage was almost too much.

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Kelsey Geiger, above, performs in one last play put on by 10 of the senior drama club members. In “Farewell to Mutches,” Eric Verdeyen and Ryan Hubbert play best friends in the play they co-wrote together with two other students. (Herald Photo by Heidi Terry-Litchfield)
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Zach Nabor rocks out at Sonic Portrait with his band Breakfast with Jesus, a twang core/math rock band from Channahon. (Herald photo by Heidi Terry-Litchfield)

When Zach Nabor, Ben Ford, Mathias Leatherwood, and Steve Melzer got together to play at their first battle of the bands, they didn't have a name for their group, so they took what was given to them.

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Making Swiss steak sandwiches in your slow cooker is an easy way to prepare a delicious meal without a lot of effort.

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While these Swiss Steak Sandwiches are perfectly delicious without it, the addition of a tablespoon (or more) of brown sugar towards the end of the cook time adds a special subtle sweetness that helps to make them irresistible. (Herald Photo by Adam Nekola)

Detour Stories

A Dramatic Pause
For the seniors in the Morris Community High School Drama Club, the thought of never again performing together on stage was almost too much.

Friday, May 9, 2008 11:22 AM CDT

Cochran brings comedy tour to Rialto Square Theatre
For the past five years, WGN Radio host Steve Cochran has ventured around the Chicagoland-area hosting comedy shows, most notably every New Year's Eve.

Friday, May 9, 2008 11:22 AM CDT

Jazzing it up
When he's playing music, it's the smooth jazz sounds that interest Morris Community High School senior Kyle Sapsford.

Friday, May 2, 2008 1:14 PM CDT

Screaming Murder
Three or four months ago, a group of guys who were just enjoying music for fun got together and decided to take their fun to the next level and create a band, Murder She Wrote.

Friday, April 25, 2008 2:56 PM CDT

The Elders ready to perform in Wilmington
WILMINGTON - The Elders, a Kansas City celtic rock group, is returning to the Mar Theater at 7 p.m. Saturday, April 26.

Friday, April 25, 2008 2:56 PM CDT

Scoopin' Up Ska
When Kyle Zugel took the confirmation name Juan Diego with sponsor Jack Frauenheim, he had no clue it would lead to the name of a band.

Friday, April 18, 2008 12:13 PM CDT
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Breakfast time: The most important meal of the day
When Zach Nabor, Ben Ford, Mathias Leatherwood, and Steve Melzer got together to play at their first battle of the bands, they didn't have a name for their group, so they took what was given to them.

Friday, May 2, 2008 11:57 PM CDT

Putting it all Together
Brian LaRou has spent a lot of time behind his welder's shield at the Grundy Area Vocational Center lately.

Friday, April 25, 2008 11:39 PM CDT

Art imitates life
If someone were to flip through the rosters of Morris Community High School clubs, they would be sure to see the name of junior Teala Irons stand out.

Friday, April 18, 2008 11:13 PM CDT

Animals Inc.
SENECA - A 16-year-old Seneca girl who hopes to be a veterinarian has laid the groundwork for her career by starting a pet care business.

Friday, April 11, 2008 10:24 PM CDT

Tuskey to voters: 'Take me there'
COAL CITY - Lera Tuskey hopes she is a “winner at a losing game” as she spends “everyday” checking her ranking in an online contest for a chance to sing with her favorite band, Rascal Flatts.

Friday, April 4, 2008 11:24 PM CDT

‘Leatherheads' falls short of goal at end
Let's get it over with: George Clooney is a sexy man. He's got good looks, charm, suave sophistication and tremendous talent to boot.

Friday, April 4, 2008 11:24 PM CDT


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