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A community roundup lists spring events and announcements, including the Scott Township Public Library's 25th birthday activities, a Ukrainian Pysanky sale, ongoing concert series and state grant awards to local volunteer fire and EMS agencies.

Wisconsin lost 83-82 to High Point in the NCAA Tournament first round, ending the Badgers' 2025–26 season; players described the team as fighters and reflected on missed opportunities.

Generic versions of Novo Nordisk's GLP-1 drug semaglutide launched in India after the company's patent expired, with domestic manufacturers offering prices up to 80% lower; Sun Pharma and Dr. Reddy's were among the early entrants.

The article reports experts identified five common bedroom factors—mattress fit, light, temperature, bed-sharing and pets/noise—that can disrupt sleep, and notes a white noise machine can go a long way; a 2024 Gallup poll found 26% of Americans get at least eight hours nightly.

A measles outbreak tied to Ave Maria University has coincided with at least 104 reported cases in Collier County, and public updates from state health officials and the university have been limited.

A biodiversity survey in Battambang, Cambodia, explored 64 caves across 10 karst hills between November 2023 and July 2025 and reported several species new to science, including a turquoise pit viper, a flying snake, multiple geckos, two micro-snails and two millipedes.

Mahjong has seen a notable rise in play and events, with Evite reporting mahjong events up 94% year‑over‑year, and local entrepreneurs are creating classes, retreats, and businesses around the game.

Voters approved up to $3 million in a referendum for a custom 100-foot Pierce Ascendant tower ladder, and RWJBarnabas Health is contributing $750,000 toward the purchase.

Going gray is a natural part of aging, and the choice to stop dyeing involves both emotional and practical factors; online groups such as The Gray Book and Silver Revolution have formed to support people considering the change.

Local Easter egg hunts and related events are scheduled across Sandusky County beginning March 28 in Clyde, Ballville Township and nearby villages, with additional community activities planned for April 4 in Fremont and other towns.

High blood pressure and diabetes are leading causes of kidney problems, and some prescription and over-the-counter medicines as well as certain street drugs are reported to harm kidneys.

The Iowa Master Farmer Class of 2026 includes four new winners and two Exceptional Service to Agriculture honorees, joining a list of recipients that began in 1926 when Henry A. Wallace created the award to recognize farm management and community involvement.

A BMJ study of 1,647 middle-aged and older adults followed for a median of around 12 years found greater adherence to a Mediterranean diet was associated with a slower decline in total grey matter volume. Researchers cautioned the study does not prove a direct protective effect and did not assess memory or thinking.

A study of more than 39,000 low-income adults treated at community health centers found that intermittent loss of insurance was associated with poorer blood sugar control and increased use of insulin and other intensive diabetes medications.

NEST Community Shelter will celebrate its 25th anniversary with a gala on September 18, 2026 at 6 p.m. at Purdue University Northwest in Westville, honoring a quarter-century of service and supporters.

Some U.S. buyers say they want lower-priced electric cars made in China, but high U.S. tariffs and concerns about data security and jobs have kept those models largely unavailable.

Ian Jackson scored 10 points off the bench and helped St. John's beat No. 4 Kansas 67-65, sending the fifth-seeded Johnnies to the Sweet 16 for the first time since 1999.

The Well Drop, founded by Amber Berger, announced The Well Drop Method, a framework for midlife women centered on daily habits, energy optimization, metabolic health and long-term resilience.

A U.N. report finds the gap between solar energy absorbed and energy reflected back to space is the largest since 1960, leaving more heat trapped on Earth. That imbalance is reported to be warming the oceans, atmosphere and frozen regions.

Lisa Kudrow discusses reviving her HBO series The Comeback for a third season and reflects on her time on Friends and the loss of castmate Matthew Perry.

Savannah Guthrie and her siblings renewed a public plea for information about seven weeks after their mother, 84-year-old Nancy Guthrie, was reported missing; authorities say she was taken from her Tucson home and are seeking to identify a masked person seen on camera.

Construction is finishing on a 175-by-300-foot covered arena at the Madison County Fairgrounds that will seat about 1,500 and include a press box, restrooms and a rodeo area. County officials say the project is funded by local tourism dollars and state legislature support, is under budget, and is expected to be completed in May.

Los Angeles County opened all seven animal shelters on Sunday to create space after authorities seized 316 dogs and cats from a Lake Hughes property; a court order is required before those animals can be adopted.

The Baylor African Student Association held Afrique, its annual cultural showcase, featuring fashion walks, traditional dances and a dinner with cultural cuisine; organizers said the event aimed to bring students together and highlight both traditional and modern African culture.

Bold Rock Hard Cider in Mills River held an early National Puppy Day event where $1 from each pint sold between 1 p.m. and 4 p.m. was donated to the Blue Ridge Humane Society, and guests could round up for extra contributions.

Kevin Warsh's confirmation is stalled as a senator is blocking the nomination amid a Justice Department probe involving Jerome Powell, and Powell has said he will remain in office if no successor is confirmed by his term end on May 15.

Jessi Pierce and her three children were found dead after a house fire in White Bear Lake, Minnesota; Pierce had posted photos of an ice cream outing with her children the day before and the NHL confirmed their deaths.

Amaya Battle hit a late baseline jumper to lift Minnesota to a 65-63 win over Ole Miss, sending the Gophers to the women's NCAA Sweet 16 for the first time in 21 years.

Anton Frondell is expected to join the Chicago Blackhawks soon, and coach Jeff Blashill said he will be thrown into the lineup; Ryan Greene and Nick Lardis are competing to keep top-six minutes.

Jessi Pierce, a Minnesota hockey reporter and media personality, and her three children died in a house fire; colleagues, players and community groups offered widespread tributes to her work and community involvement.