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Washtenaw County WIC Honored with National WIC Breastfeeding Award of Excellence

Washtenaw County WIC is a National 2022 Gold Awardee and is celebrating National Breastfeeding Month in August. WIC is a supplemental nutrition program for pregnant and postpartum women, infants, and kids up to five years old. Read on...
SCAM ALERT

The Washtenaw County Sheriff’s Office is reminding residents that our office will never contact you demanding payment for an outstanding warrant. If you receive one of these calls it is a scam and you should hang up immediately. Read on...
Washtenaw County Earns Spot in Competitive “Cities and Counties for Fine and Fee Justice” Cohort

Washtenaw County one of six, local governments selected to participate Read on...
Huron River No-Contact Advisory Lifted

The precaution to avoid water contact in the Huron River has been lifted in neighboring counties (and it was never in place in Washtenaw County). Testing has confirmed less of the chemical was released than intially thought. Read on...
What to know about COVID-19 in Washtenaw County

Washtenaw County is currently at a "medium" COVID-19 community level. Everyone is encouraged to stay up-to-date on COVID-19 vaccines. Read on...
Warm Days Ahead

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Available Now: No Charge - Naloxone Vending Machine

WCSO has partnered with the Wayne State University Center for Behavioral Health and Justice and the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services to provide a Naloxone (Narcan) Vending Machine that allows free access to Naloxone kits to the public. Read on...
Press Release: SHERIFF CLAYTON SPEAKS ON THE TENTH ANNIVERSAY OF DACA ABOUT ITS VALUE

Washtenaw County Sheriff Jerry Clayton was recently asked to contribute to a blog about DACA and immigration reform by LEITF (Law Enforcement Immigration Task Force). Read on...
Press Release: National Initiative: TRANSFORM911

WASHTENAW COUNTY SHERIFF JERRY CLAYTON PARTICIPATES IN A NATIONAL INITIATIVE FOCUSED ON EMERGENCY COMMUNICATIONS CENTERS. TRANSFORM911 ROLLS OUT BLUEPRINT REPORT AND RECOMMENDATIONS FOR CHANGE. Read on...
Press Release: TOWARD A FAIR, JUST AND EFFECTIVE RESPONSE TO GUN VIOLENCE

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WCSO Deputies Recognized by MADD Michigan

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Sheriff Clayton congratulates WCSO Explorer H. Kitchen on her outstanding performance!

Washtenaw County Sheriff’s Office is pleased to congratulate Explorer Kitchen on a job well done at the 2022 Michigan Law Enforcement Youth Advisory Committee Explorer Academy. Read on...
COVID-19 Vaccines Available for Children Six Months and Older

The Washtenaw County Health Department will start providing COVID-19 vaccinations for children aged 6 months through four years old on Thursday, 6/23/22, by appointment only. Read on...
First Household Connected as part of Board’s Historic Broadband Infrastructure Investment

In 2021, the Board approved a historic investment for Washtenaw to become one of the first counties in the state to have a path for every household to access highspeed internet. Last week, the first household was connected to broadband infrastructure. Read on...
Tick and Mosquito Surveillance Program Launches in Washtenaw County

Residents encouraged to “Fight the Bite” Read on...
Menthol and Flavored Tobacco Products Harming Health

Menthol and flavored tobacco products make it easier to start using and harder to quit. Read on...
Have Children Entering Preschool or Kindergarten? Hearing and Vision Screening is Mandatory

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Washtenaw County Invests $3.5 Million in Human Services

At Wednesday evening’s meeting, the Board of Commissioners cemented Washtenaw County’s commitment to increasing and extending funding for human services in the community when they allocated $3.5 million to work supporting Washtenaw County residents. Read on...
Washtenaw County Earns National Achievement Award for Sustainable Investments Preserve National Area

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Stuff The Bus-Save the Date

Save the Date for the 15th Annual Stuff the Bus Event! Read on...
Treasurer Catherine McClary and Judge Julia Owdziej Accept Prestigious Darrow-Harris Award Presented

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Commissioners Adopt Community Violence Interruption Policy Framework; Invite Cities and Townships to

Last night, the Board of Commissioners heard from and unanimously accepted a list of recommendations from a community group working to address gun violence and set a clear goal of saving lives by stopping violence. Read on...
Sheriff Clayton re-appointed to the Michigan Black Leadership Advisory Council

LANSING, Mich. — Monday April 26, 2022, Governor Gretchen Whitmer announced the re-appointment of Washtenaw County Sheriff Jerry L. Clayton to the Michigan Black Leadership Advisory Council. Read on...
Advisory: Avian Influenza Confirmed in Washtenaw County Birds

Highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI) H5N1 has been confirmed in birds in Washtenaw County. No human illness has been identified. Sick or dead birds can be reported to the state. Read on...
Board Approved Community Priority Fund for Organizations Serving 48197 & 48198 Application Launches

Washtenaw County government has launched a new portal for organizations to apply for the newly approved Community Priority Fund (CPF). The goal of the CPF is to equitably invest in under-resourced communities by supporting service organizations. Read on...
Board of Commissioners Passes $11 Million Package to Invest in Community Health and Wellbeing

Last night, the Washtenaw County Board of Commissioners unanimously approved a series of investments using funds from the county’s American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) allocation. Read on...
City of A2 Housing & Human Services Advisory Board (HHSAB) hosts Affordable Housing Ed Series

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UPDATED: February 2nd Board of Commissioners and Working Session Meetings Canceled

The Washtenaw County Board of Commissioners has canceled its meetings for tomorrow (Wednesday, February 2nd) due to anticipated severe winter weather in Washtenaw County and Southeast Michigan. Read on...
Public Notice: January 19th Board of Commissioners and Working Session Meetings Canceled

The Washtenaw County Board of Commissioners has canceled its meetings for tonight (Wednesday, January 19th) due to high levels of COVID-19 transmission and exposures in Washtenaw County and across the state. Read on...
Washtenaw County to Begin Comprehensive Climate Action Planning Process

The Board voted to launch a comprehensive climate action planning process. The end goal of this 12-month planning process is the creation of a climate action plan with short- and long-term recommendations for steps the county and the community can take. Read on...
Commissioners Approve $30.5 Million Dollar Package Through the Ways and Means Committee

The Board of Commissioners passed a resolution obligating up to $30.5 million dollars for community investments through the Ways & Means Committee. This resolution will now go to the full Board of Commissioners meeting on 9/15 for a final vote. Read on...
Rental, Utility, and Internet Assistance Available as Eviction Moratorium Nears Expiration

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