Good morning, Ypsilanti.

Eastern Michigan University piano professor Jenny Fisher died March 18 at her home in Milan after battling uterine cancer; colleagues recall her radiant smile and joyful presence that filled campus hallways (leaving behind a legacy of heartfelt teaching and community care).

The U.S. Forest Service announced it will close four research sites in Michigan as part of a federal restructure to bring leadership closer to the forests and communities.

No timeline was given for the closures while the state continues to manage nearly 3 million acres of national forest land.

Fifteen top Ann Arbor-area boys track and field athletes are set to shine in the 2026 season, with standouts from schools like Ann Arbor Greenhills and Ypsilanti Lincoln building on strong performances last season—promising an exciting spring for local teams.

The Spinning Dot Theatre Playwriting Workshop Performance

2-3 p.m. — Ypsilanti District Library - Whittaker Road — Free entry — Experience the creative culmination of local playwrights and workshop participants showcasing new voices in theater.