WCRC: last week’s road closures extended
submitted by Washtenaw County Road Commission There will be two instances in the local Manchester area this week where drivers may encounter temporary road closures. These are both extensions of roadwork begun last week. In Manchester Township, VanTuyle Rd between US-12 and Lemm Rd is expected to have intermittent daytime closures for culvert replacement from […]
Free College Week at Washtenaw Community College
submitted by Fran LeFort, Washtenaw Community College As part of National Community College Month in April, Washtenaw Community College (WCC), located at 4800 E Huron River Dr, Ann Arbor, is opening its doors to the community in a big way—inviting people of all ages to explore, learn, and experience college life at no cost during […]
State lowers vaccine age recommendation in SE Michigan amid measles outbreak
Editor’s note: This story was originally published by Bridge Michigan (bridgemi.com), a nonprofit and nonpartisan news organization. To get regular coverage from Bridge Michigan, sign up for a free Bridge Michigan newsletter here.” by Robin Erbn (Bridge Michigan) Facing a growing outbreak of measles in southeast Michigan, state leaders are temporarily revising their recommendations for measles vaccines for […]
Trump administration plans closure of 4 Michigan forestry research centers
Editor’s note: This story was originally published by Bridge Michigan (bridgemi.com), a nonprofit and nonpartisan news organization. To get regular coverage from Bridge Michigan, sign up for a free Bridge Michigan newsletter here.” by Kelly House (Bridge Michigan) The Trump administration plans to close four US Forest Service research facilities in Michigan, shifting scientists out of the state […]
More Michigan prisoners than ever are getting educations, job training
Editor’s note: This story was originally published by Bridge Michigan (bridgemi.com), a nonprofit and nonpartisan news organization. To get regular coverage from Bridge Michigan, sign up for a free Bridge Michigan newsletter here.” by Janelle D. James (Bridge Michigan) In Michigan prison classrooms and workshops, the numbers are climbing: More inmates than ever are earning high school diplomas, […]
Here comes Kindergarten Round Up!
submitted by Melissa Yekulis, Luther C. Klager Elementary teacher Please join us for Kindergarten Round Up at Luther C. Klager Elementary School, 405 Ann Arbor St, on Wednesday, April 15. Children ready to attend Young 5s or kindergarten for the 2026–2027 school year can be registered for the annual event through the Klager office at […]
WCRC: Local road closure advisories
submitted by Washtenaw County Road Commission On Monday, March 30, 2026, the Washtenaw County Road Commission (WCRC) will perform a culvert replacement on Willow Rd between McCollum Rd and US-12 in Bridgewater Township. The culvert replacement is expected to take approximately two days to complete. However, all dates are tentative and subject to change due […]
Come discover your natural world!
submitted by Patrick Muldoon, Waterloo Natural History Association Program Coordinator The Eddy Discovery Center has announced its public programs for April 2026, sponsored by the Waterloo Natural History Association. The Eddy Discovery Center is located at 17030 Bush Rd in the Waterloo Recreation Area. The Gerald E. Eddy Discovery Center is located at 17030 Bush […]
Sharon Church holding “Messy Church — Do. Love. Walk.”
submitted by Darlene Schaffer, Sharon Church Sharon Church will host “Messy Church – Do. Love. Walk” on Wednesday, April 8, from 5:30 to 7pm, at 19980 W Pleasant Lake Rd, Manchester. Messy Church is a recurring, all-ages gathering that brings the community together for a shared meal, hands-on creative activities, music, and a brief, family-friendly […]
Tackett named to SVSU president’s list for fall 2025 semester
submitted by Saginaw Valley State University Elise Tackett of Manchester is one of nearly 700 students from Saginaw Valley State University whose determination and commitment to academic excellence earned them a spot on the fall 2025 semester president’s list. To be eligible for the president’s list, a student must take at least 12 credit hours […]
