The Enduring Dumpling at the Shakespeare Club
submitted by Joan Gaughan, Shakespeare Club Dumplings can hardly be called haute cuisine. Nor would one readily associate Shakespeare with dumplings but, as Franci van der Schalie pointed out in her presentation to the Club on March 10, dumplings were no doubt a staple of Shakespeare’s audiences and perhaps even of the Bard himself. The […]
State Parks Association recognizes WCPRC & Sen. Sue Shink
submitted by Ann M. Ziolkowski, Communications Manager, Washtenaw County Parks & Recreation Commission At the recent mParks Annual Conference & Trade Show in Lansing, the Michigan Recreation and Park Association recognized outstanding leadership and innovation in parks and recreation across the state, honoring both Senator Sue Shink and the Washtenaw County Parks & Recreation Commission […]
Obituary: Rita Ilene Huber
Rita Ilene Huber, age 86, passed away March 20, 2026. She, along with her twin sister, Ruth, was born on April 1, 1939, to Elmer J. and Mary C. (Coon) Trolz, in Manchester, Mich., where she spent most of her life. Rita attended school in Manchester, beginning in a one-room schoolhouse and graduating from Manchester […]
Manchester Community Schools March 2026 sports update
from MCS Athletic Department The boys’ varsity basketball team finished the season 19–5, losing in the district finals to Onsted. The girls’ varsity basketball team finished 7–16. They played their best game of the year in the districts against an outstanding Summerfield team, staying within 3 points until late in the 3rd quarter when they […]
March 2026 MHS Students of the Month
submitted by Carla Zygner, Manchester Jr/Sr High School Manchester Junior/Senior High School is proud to announce the March Students of the Month. Every student who received the honor has consistently demonstrated kindness, leadership qualities, and a strong work ethic. They always do their best, whether they are in the classroom, representing Manchester in sports or […]
Men’s Club 2026 Easter Egg Hunt
by Sara Swanson Join the Manchester Men’s Club for their Annual Easter Egg Hunt on Saturday, April 4, at noon at Carr Park. This free event is for toddlers through 5th graders. Please show up at least 10 minutes early to find your age group. Don’t be late because all of the eggs are found […]
Another Washtenaw measles case suspected
submitted by Susan Ringler-Cerniglia, Washtenaw County Health Department Washtenaw County Health Department is reporting a fourth suspect case of measles in Washtenaw County and announcing new exposure locations related to this case. The new suspect case was a close contact of the first case announced March 11. This suspect case has symptoms consistent with measles and known exposure, but measles has […]
WCRC replacing culverts on Trolz Rd & Schmitz Rd this week
submitted by Washtenaw County Road Commission On Monday, March 23, 2026, the Washtenaw County Road Commission (WCRC) will perform a culvert replacement on Trolz Rd between Sharon Hollow Rd and Sylvan Rd in Sharon Township. The culvert replacement is expected to take approximately two days to complete. On Wednesday, March 25, 2026, WCRC will perform […]
