National Sports

• NJ Gov. Mikie Sherrill booed at Devils game honoring US Olympic hockey hero Jack Hughes

  New Jersey Gov. Mikie Sherrill was booed by fans at the Devils NHL game Wednesday during a ceremony honoring Olympic gold medalist Jack Hughes.

• Browns head coach Todd Monken praises Sanders' 'elite playmaking ability' ahead of QB competition

  Browns coach Todd Monken faces a tough quarterback decision in his first year with Cleveland, but he praised a specific ability Shedeur Sanders possesses.

• UFL unveils sweeping rule changes ahead of new season, including 4-point field goals

  A major UFL rule overhaul aims to bring explosive offense into 2026 with new field goal scoring, punt restrictions and modified kickoff zones to increase scoring.

• Tommy Pham speaks out against Gavin Newsom over controversial SAT score comments

  Tommy Pham accused California Gov. Gavin Newsom of thinking Black people are "dumb" after Newsom told Atlanta Mayor Andre Dickens "I'm a 960 SAT guy. I can't read."

• Paul Skenes wants Team USA to 'assert our dominance over everyone else' in WBC after seeing Olympic success

  Paul Skenes channeled Team USA's Olympic dominance into his own World Baseball Classic hopes as he joins Aaron Judge and others on the world stage.

• Devils fans welcome Jack Hughes back to New Jersey with pregame celebration

  New Jersey Devils fans had the Prudential Center rocking Wednesday night as they welcomed back Jack Hughes to the ice after his Olympic gold medal glory.

• Rangers great Ron Duguay's family makes heartbreaking plea as he battles Stage 4 cancer

  New York Rangers great Ron Duguay, 68, continues to battle Stage 4 colon cancer, and his family made a plea for support as he seeks additional treatment.

• College track athlete allegedly stabbed to death by girlfriend over suspected affair

  College track athlete Kevaughn Goldson was allegedly stabbed to death by his girlfriend during an off-campus incident at Lincoln University in Missouri.

• Obama Presidential Center to add autographed Muhammad Ali boxing gloves

  Barack Obama donated autographed Muhammad Ali red Everlast boxing gloves to his presidential library that were displayed in the White House throughout his presidency.

• NBA great Chris Bosh reveals serious medical emergency that left him in pool of blood

  Basketball Hall of Famer Chris Bosh revealed a terrifying health scare, when he woke up in a pool of his blood after blacking out, sharing his sobering new perspective on life.

• Ex-NFL star Shawne Merriman loses control of MMA company, legal battle ensues

  Former NFL star Shawne Merriman is fighting in court to regain control of his company, Lights Out, after it defaulted on a loan of more than $2 million.

• Reigning Cy Young Award limiting time with Team USA in World Baseball Classic: 'There's some risk'

  Tarik Skubal, two-time Cy Young Award winner, will make just one start for Team USA in the World Baseball Classic due to Detroit Tigers Opening Day preparation.

• US women's hockey responds after Trump's White House visit comment during SOTU address: 'Honored and grateful'

  The U.S. women's ice hockey team responded to Trump's White House invitation after their gold medal win, saying any visit would come after their respective seasons conclude.

• Fox News Sports Huddle Newsletter: Historic hockey gold caps US Olympic triumph, Eileen Gu picks China's flag

  Receive your weekly recap of all the happenings around the world of sports.

• Team USA goalie Jake Oettinger reacts to Trump's locker room comments about the women's hockey team

  Dallas Stars goalie Jake Oettinger reacted to President Donald Trump's comments about the U.S. women's hockey team in the locker room after the men's hockey team's win.

• US women's hockey gold medalist Hilary Knight brushes off men's reaction to Trump remark

  U.S. captain Hilary Knight said President Donald Trump’s joke about the women’s hockey team was “distasteful" and detracted from Team USA’s Olympic gold medal win.

• Team USA goalie admits players 'should have reacted differently' to Trump's quip about women's team

  Team USA’s Jeremy Swayman reflected on the team’s reaction to President Donald Trump’s phone call, saying the players “should have reacted differently" over the women’s team mention.

• Olympic biathlete undergoes heart surgery after withdrawing from race mid-competition

  Italian biathlete Tommaso Giacomel underwent heart surgery after withdrawing from an Olympic race due to breathing issues linked to an atrial abnormality.

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Veterans Events & Community Bulletin Board

Events

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  Teen Content Creation - APL

  Are you in your influencer era? Help us not embarrass ourselves!

  Feb 26, 2026 at Aurora Public Library
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  All Saints Parish Fish Fry

  Join us from 4:30 to 7:00pm each Friday during Lent at the St. Martin Campus Hall for a delicious Fish Fry Dinner.

  Feb 27, 2026 at St. Martin Hall
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  Book Signing Event

  Local Author, Jessica Elam - Book Signing Event

  Feb 27, 2026 at Vance Tousey House - Dearborn County Historical Society

Dillsboro Homecoming Festival Releases Schedule of Events

The annual four-day festival runs May 13-16.

City of Batesville Announces Storefront Curb Appeal Improvement Grant

The program will provide up to $5,000 in matching funds.

RCCF Enhancing Local Environment Through Grants

Three local organizations were recent recipients.

Local Sports Report - February 24, 2026

Report missing stats and scores to news@eaglecountryonline.com

Norman Named ORVC Boys Basketball Player of the Week

ORVC Report for Feb. 16-21.

VIDEO: Switz. Co. Team Manager Delivers Magical Moment on Senior Night

Luke Sullivan was surprised the day of the game that he would dress for the game.