National Sports

• Bengals make Ja’Marr Chase highest-paid non-quarterback in NFL history with new contract extension

  The Cincinnati Bengals secured two of Joe Burrow's top targets on Monday, agreeing to record contract extensions with Ja’Marr Chase and Tee Higgins.

• UFC star Conor McGregor critical of Irish government ahead of President Trump meeting: 'Zero accountability'

  Conor McGregor will meet with President Donald Trump on Monday to discuss the problems the UFC star sees with the current state of politics in Ireland.

• New York parents demand rival district schools be left off sports schedules due to alleged race issues: report

  Parents from Elmont High School in Long Island are demanding that schools within the rival Bellmore-Merrick School District be off sports schedules due to alleged race issues.

• UFC star Conor McGregor shares cryptic post about 'important meeting' in Washington

  UFC star Conor McGregor teased an "important meeting" in Washington, D.C., on Monday, which comes a week after President Donald Trump spoke highly of the fighter.

• Dodgers' Mookie Betts will miss Tokyo Series vs. Cubs with lingering illness

  Los Angeles Dodgers shortstop Mookie Betts will miss the team's opening series in Tokyo as he struggles to recover from an illness.

• North Carolina's NCAA Tournament bid leads to social media backlash: 'How did this even happen?'

  North Carolina Tar Heels basketball's bid into the NCAA Tournament sent social media through a whirlwind on Sunday night as many believed they shouldn't have entered the bracket.

• Players Championship sees Rory McIlroy, JJ Spaun set for 3-hole playoff to determine winner on Monday

  The Players Championship comes down to a 3-hole playoff on Monday morning between Rory McIlroy and J.J. Spaun, both of whom finished 12-under after four rounds.

• NCAA Tournament bracket revealed: Auburn named No 1 overall seed as 68 teams vie for national title

  March Madness has officially begun, as the 2025 NCAA Tournament bracket has been set with 68 teams all vying for a national championship.

• Deshaun Watson announces engagement to longtime girlfriend Jilly Anais

  Cleveland Browns quarterback Deshaun Watson announced his engagement to longtime girlfriend Jilly Anais on social media Sunday.

• Matt Richtman becomes first American man to win LA Marathon in 31 years

  Matt Richtman did what no American man has in the last 31 years, crossing the finish line first in the Los Angeles Marathon with a time of 2:07:56.

• Trump wins golf championship a day after ordering strikes on Iran-backed Houthis in Yemen

  President Donald Trump says he won a golf tournament at one of his courses in Florida on Sunday, a day after ordering strikes in Yemen.

• South Carolina State misses on chance to play in NCAA Tournament after massive late-second blunder

  South Carolina State's Caleb McCarty appeared to be the hero, but a late-second blunder led to Norfolk State earning the NCAA Tournament bid instead.

• Rory McIlroy leads at The Players Championship as inclement weather suspends play

  Rory McIlroy remained on top of the leaderboard Sunday afternoon after The Players Championship was delayed due to weather.

• Rick Pitino reveals plans to celebrate St. John’s historic Big East Tournament victory

  Rick Pitino has big plans to celebrate St. John’s Big East title after the team's dominant 82-66 win over Creighton on Saturday night.

• Dick Vitale breaks down during ACC championship game as he reflects on cancer journey

  An emotional Dick Vitale reflected on his years-long cancer battle during the ACC final on Saturday night.

• Christian women's hoops team that was sanctioned for disputed trans athlete abuse wins Canadian championship

  Columbia Bible College won the Canadian women's college basketball national championship after a season plagued by a trans athlete feud.

• Suns' Bradley Beal still 'smiling every day' amid tumultuous season, but open to offseason trade

  The Phoenix Suns were actively seeking to include Bradley Beal in a trade package last month, but the All-Star guard appears open to moving in the offseason.

• Heat star Tyler Herro's brother, Myles Herro, involved in shoving match after high school playoff game

  Tempers flared moments after Whitnall, the high school team Myles Herro plays for, lost a Wisconsin state basketball playoff game. Herro is the brother of NBA player Tyler Herro.

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  Free CodeWizardsHQ Kids Logic Challenge

  FREE nationwide competition where students between the ages 8-18 solve engaging logic puzzles, develop problem-solving skills, and win exciting tech prizes.

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  ReProm Dress Exchange Spring Break Hours

  ReProm is a formal dress exchange program and is open to the public. Special hours have been added for Spring Break. Appointments are required.

  Mar 17, 2025 at Dearborn County Recycling Center
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  Mar 17, 2025 at Greendale Cabin And Park

Friendship Road Closed for Emergency Culvert Repair

Dearborn Co. Redevelopment Commission Helps Bright Fire Purchase Needed Radios

More than $25,000 in funding assistance was granted.

Hillforest House Museum Opens for 2025 Tour Season on April 1

Hillforest is celebrating its 170th anniversary this year.

Batesville, JCD Receive Votes in IHSBCA Pre-Season Polls

The IHSBCA released their 2025 Pre-Season Polls on Monday.

East Central Names New Boys Varsity Soccer Coach

BJ Black's replacement comes from within the program.

EIAC Boys Basketball All-Conference Team Named, Kaiser Wins MVP

Twelve players make up the 2024-25 EIAC Boys Basketball All-Conference Team.