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Contact: Susan Ringler Cerniglia, MPH

Public Information Officer

Washtenaw County Health Department

Community COVID-19 Testing Available

734-678-7010

Free testing Sat Sept 19 and Sat Sept 26

YPSILANTI, Mich.,...

Posted on: September 16, 2020

Grand Opening, September 17th – Ypsilanti Township CommUNITY Skatepark

September 16, 2020

For Immediate ReleaseContact: Meghan Bonfiglio, Deputy DirectorWashtenaw County Parks & Recreation Commission[email protected] / (734) 971-6337 x328

Grand Opening, September 17th – Ypsilanti Township CommUNITY Skatepa...

Posted on: September 14, 2020

Washtenaw County BOC to Host Q & A and Public Hearing Regarding Gelman Proposed Settlement

September 14, 2020

Contact: Crystal S. Campbell

BOC Communication and Operations Manager

734.478.1856/ [email protected]

For Immediate Release

Washtenaw County Board of Commissioners

To host Question and Answer Session and Public Hearing with Co...

Posted on: September 14, 2020

EGLE Dam Safety Task Force Names Pratt as Chair

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

EGLE Dam Safety Task Force Names Pratt as Chair

Ann Arbor, MI. Washtenaw County Water Resources Commissioner, Evan Pratt, has been named Chair of the Michigan Dam Safety Task Force. This 19-person team, as...

Posted on: September 10, 2020

Rain Garden University Receives EGLE’s Partners in Success Award

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

Date: May 2, 2019

Contact: Harry Sheehan, Chief Deputy Water Resources Commissioner

Phone: 734-222-6860

E-mail: [email protected]

Rain Garden University Receives EGLE’s Partners in Success Award

Ann Arbor, MI. The Washtenaw Co...

Posted on: September 2, 2020

Barrier Busters Requests Triple During COVID-19 Response

Immediate Release

Contact:

Moonson Eninsche | 734.544.3006 | [email protected]

Barrier Busters Requests Triple During COVID-19 Response

Washtenaw County, MI – Newly released summary reports from t...

Posted on: August 31, 2020

Proposed Settlement Documents in Legal Proceedings Regarding Local 1,4-Dioxane Contamination

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

Proposed Settlement Documents in Legal Proceedings Regarding Local 1,4-Dioxane Contamination Specific documents now available for public review

Washtenaw County, the Washtenaw County Health Department, the City of A...

Posted on: August 20, 2020

Residents around Parkridge Park Vote on New Playground Design 19

IMMEDIATE RELEASE

Residents around Parkridge Park Vote on New Playground Design 19

Ypsilanti, MI - Over the last year, the City of Ypsilanti and Washtenaw County Office of Community and Economic Development engaged over 100 resi...

Posted on: August 6, 2020

Advisory: Possible Harmful Algal Bloom in Ford Lake

For Immediate Release

Contact: Susan Ringler Cerniglia, Public Information Officer

Washtenaw County Health Department

734-678-7010

Advisory: Possible Harmful Algal Bloom in Ford Lake

Residents or visitors advised to avoid touching algae o...

Posted on: August 19, 2020

Washtenaw County Health Department Issues Public Health Emergency Order

Washtenaw County Health Department Issues Public Health Emergency Order

Restricting Gatherings in Ann Arbor and Ypsilanti

Outdoor social gatherings or events now limited to no more than 25 people

YPSILANTI, Mich., August 19, 2020 – Washte...

Posted on: August 6, 2020

The Washtenaw County Board of Commissioners makes Significant Investment in Sustainability

MEDIA RELEASE

August 6, 2020

For Immediate Release

Contact: Crystal S. Campbell

BOC Communication and Operations Manager

734.478.1856

The Washtenaw County Board of Commissioners makes Significant Investment in Sustainability

Accelerates C...

Posted on: August 6, 2020

Advisory: Washtenaw County Beach Closure

For Immediate Release

Contact: Susan Ringler Cerniglia, Public Information Officer

Washtenaw County Health Department

734-678-7010

Advisory: Washtenaw County Beach ClosureIndependence Lake beach closed due to high levels of bacteria

&...

Posted on: August 4, 2020

Pratt Appointed To The American Public Works Association’s Government Affairs Committee

Ann Arbor, MI. Washtenaw County Water Resources Commissioner, Evan Pratt, has accepted a two year term serving as part of the Government Affairs Committee for the American Public Works Association (APWA). This committee is responsible for identifying and ...

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Posted on: July 28, 2020

Washtenaw County and United Way Partner to Launch Financial Navigation Program

IMMEDIATE RELEASE

Contact:

Ugbaad Keynan | 734.677.7202 | [email protected]

Moonson Eninsche | 734.544.3006 | [email protected]

Washtenaw County and United Way Partner to Launch Financial Navigation Program to Serve Residents During COVID-...

Posted on: July 28, 2020

MEDIA RELEASE: Ann Arbor Announces Affordable Housing Waitlist Website

Media Contact:

Teresa Gillotti | 810.410.6982 | [email protected]

MEDIA RELEASE: Ann Arbor Announces Affordable Housing Waitlist Website

The waitlist will open Monday, 7/27, at 1PM, with 8 Rental Units currently available.

On Friday, July 24, 2020, the...

Posted on: July 16, 2020

Advisory: Washtenaw County Beach Closure

For Immediate Release

Contact: Susan Ringler Cerniglia, Public Information Officer

Washtenaw County Health Department

734-678-7010

Advisory: Washtenaw County Beach ClosureSugarloaf Lake Beach closed due to high levels of bacter...

Posted on: July 13, 2020

Washtenaw County Health Department Identifies Multiple COVID-19 Cases and Exposures

Contact: Susan Ringler Cerniglia, MPH, Public Information Officer

Washtenaw County Health Department

734-678-7010

Washtenaw County Health Department Identifies Multiple COVID-19 Cases and Exposures

Large ho...

Posted on: July 13, 2020

Board of Commissioners Consider Adding Public Health and Seniors millage Language to November Ballot

For Immediate Release

Contact: Crystal S. Campbell

BOC Communication and Operations Manager

[email protected] / (734) 478-1856

Washtenaw County Board of Commissioners Consider Adding

Public Health and Seniors millage Language to November Ballot...

Posted on: July 8, 2020

Washtenaw & Livingston Health Departments Offer COVID-19 Testing in Whitmore Lake Saturday, July 11

For Immediate Release

Community COVID-19 Testing in Whitmore Lake Saturday, July 11

Health Departments and Partners Collaborate to Offer Pop-Up Testing

YPSILANTI, Mich., July 8, 2020 – Washtenaw and Livingston County Health Depa...

Posted on: July 6, 2020

As Summer Temperatures Rise, Washtenaw County to Provide Cooling Centers to the Public

July 6, 2020

For Immediate Release

CONTACT:

As Summer Temperatures Rise, Washtenaw County to

Provide Cooling Centers to the Public

Ann Arbor, MI- With temperatures expected to rise above 90° this week, Washtenaw County will...

Posted on: July 6, 2020

The Washtenaw County Board of Commissioners Creates a Commission on Aging

July 6, 2020

For Immediate Release

The Washtenaw County Board of Commissioners

Creates a Commission on Aging

Aims to Elevate the Voices and Needs the County’s Older Adults

Ann Arbo...

Posted on: July 2, 2020

The Washtenaw County Board of Commissioners Declares: “Racism is a Public Health Crisis”

MEDIA RELEASE

July 2, 2020

For Immediate Release

The Washtenaw County Board of Commissioners Declares:

“Racism is a Public Health Crisis”

Ann Arbor, MI – As a part of their on-going equity efforts, the Washtenaw County Board of Co...

Posted on: July 2, 2020

Board of Commissioners passes Resolution to implement a Responsible Contractor Policy

MEDIA RELEASE

July 2, 2020

For Immediate Release

CONTACT:

Crystal S. Campbell

BOC Communication and Operations Manager

(734) 222-6847(o) || (734) 478-1856 (c)

The Washtenaw County Board of Commissioners passes

Resolution to implem...

Posted on: July 1, 2020

Washtenaw County Board of Health Names Racism as a Public Health Crisis

For Immediate Release

Contact: Susan Ringler-Cerniglia

Washtenaw County Health Department

734-678-7010

Washtenaw County Board of Health Names Racism as a Public Health Crisis

Resolution confirms collective commitment to health equity

YPSIL...

Posted on: June 12, 2020

WASHTENAW COUNTY DECLARES END TO COVID-19 STATE OF EMERGENCY

MEDIA RELEASE

Date: June 12, 2020

For more information contact:

Crystal Campbell

Board of Commissioners

Communication and Operations Manager

[email protected] / (734) 478-1856

WASHTENAW COUNTY DECLARES END TO

COVID-19 STATE OF EMERGENCY

ANN ARBOR, ...

Posted on: June 5, 2020

Washtenaw County Government Plans to Reopen with Modified Services on Monday, June 15, 2020

MEDIA RELEASE

June 5, 2020

For Immediate Release

For more information contact:Gregory Dill – Washtenaw County Administrator[email protected]

Washtenaw County Government Plans to Reopen with Modified Services on Monday, June 15, 2020

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Posted on: June 5, 2020

Independence Lake County Park Beach Guidelines

June 4, 2020

For Immediate ReleaseContact: Coy Vaughn, DirectorWashtenaw County Parks & Recreation Commission[email protected] / (734) 971-6337

Independence Lake County Park Beach Guidelines

ANN ARBOR, MI – The Independence Lake C...

Posted on: June 5, 2020

Closure of Parker Mill County Park Trail & Parking Lot

For Immediate ReleaseContact: Coy Vaughn, DirectorWashtenaw County Parks & Recreation Commission[email protected] / (734) 971-6337

Closure of Parker Mill County Park Trail & Parking Lot

ANN ARBOR, MI – The Parker Mill County ...

Posted on: May 22, 2020

Washtenaw County Health Department Rescinds Local Emergency Orders

Contact: Susan Ringler Cerniglia, Public Information Officer

Washtenaw County Health Department

Washtenaw County Health Department Rescinds Local Emergency Orders

734-678-7010

Employee screening is now required under...

Posted on: May 21, 2020

Washtenaw County Board of Commissioners Appoints Two New Members to County Road Commission

MEDIA RELEASE

May 20, 2020

For Immediate Release

Contact: Crystal S. Campbell

BOC Communication and Operations Manager

[email protected] / (734) 478-1856

Washtenaw County Board of Commissioners Appoints

Two New Members to County Road Co...

Posted on: May 21, 2020

Independence Lake County Park Closed for Memorial Day Weekend

May 21, 2020

For Immediate ReleaseContact: Coy Vaughn, DirectorWashtenaw County Parks & Recreation Commission[email protected] / (734) 971-6337

Independence Lake County Park Closed for Memorial Day Weekend

Ann Arbor, MI – Independ...

Posted on: May 15, 2020

Rolling Hills Water Park and Blue Heron Bay Closed for Summer

May 15, 2020

For Immediate ReleaseContact: Coy Vaughn, DirectorWashtenaw County Parks & Recreation Commission[email protected] / (734) 971-6337

Rolling Hills Water Park and Blue Heron Bay Closed for Summer, Washtenaw County Parks & Recreation Co...

Posted on: May 15, 2020

Washtenaw County Parks and Recreation Commission Cancels Summer Day Camp for 2020 Season

May 15, 2020

For Immediate Release

Contact: Coy Vaughn, DirectorWashtenaw County Parks & Recreation Commission[email protected] / (734) 971-6337

Washtenaw County Parks and Recreation Commission Cancels Summer Day Camp for 2020 Season

ANN ARB...

Posted on: May 14, 2020

Washtenaw County Health Department Updates Local Orders to Protect Workers during COVID-19

For Immediate Release

Contact: Susan Ringler Cerniglia, Public Information Officer

Washtenaw County Health Department

734-678-7010

Washtenaw County Health Department Updates Local Orders to Protect Workers during COVID-19

Service provider...

Posted on: May 7, 2020

Washtenaw County Board of Commissioners Approves Nearly $10 million in Support

MEDIA RELEASE

May 7, 2020

For Immediate Release

Contact: Crystal S. Campbell

BOC Communication and Operations Manager

[email protected] / (734) 478-1856

Washtenaw County Board of Commissioners Approves Nearly

$10 million to Support Crisis Housing, Permanen...

Posted on: May 1, 2020

Washtenaw County Expands Community COVID-19 Testing

For Immediate Release

Washtenaw County Expands Community COVID-19 Testing

Saint Joseph Mercy Health System and Packard Health providing testing at community locations

YPSILANTI, Mich., May 1, 2020 – Washtenaw County Health Department is a...

Posted on: April 27, 2020

Washtenaw County Board of Commissioners to hear update on Covid-19 response efforts

MEDIA RELEASE

April 27, 2020

For Immediate Release

Contact:

Crystal S. Campbell

Board of Commissioners Communication and Operations Manager

734.478.1856/ [email protected]

Washtenaw County Board of Commissioners to hear update on Covid-...

Posted on: April 30, 2020

Washtenaw County Health Department Updates Orders to Protect Workers during COVID-19

For Immediate Release

Contact: Susan Ringler Cerniglia, Public Information Officer

Washtenaw County Health Department

734-678-7010

Washtenaw County Health Department Updates Orders to Protect Workers during COVID-19

Service prov...

Posted on: April 24, 2020

Washtenaw County Health Department Provides Data on Probable COVID-19 Cases

For Immediate Release

Contact: Susan Ringler Cerniglia, Public Information Officer

Washtenaw County Health Department

734-678-7010

Washtenaw County Health Department Provides Data on Probable COVID-19 Cases

Probable cases are directly lin...

Posted on: April 22, 2020

Washtenaw Flood Risk Expected To Be Greater In 2020

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

Date April 22, 2020

Contact: Evan Pratt, Water Resources Commissioner Phone: 734-222-6860 Email: [email protected]

Washtenaw Flood Risk Expected To Be Greater In 2020

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Posted on: April 14, 2020

Health Care Coverage and Health Insurance during COVID-19

For Immediate Release

Contact: Krista Nordberg

Washtenaw Health Plan

734-544-6778

Health Care Coverage and Health Insurance during COVID-19

Washtenaw Health Plan is ready to help

YPSILANTI, Mich., April 14, 2020 – If ...

Posted on: April 13, 2020

Washtenaw County Health Department Extends Orders to Protect Essential Workers during COVID-19

For Immediate Release

Contact: Susan Ringler Cerniglia, Public Information Officer

Washtenaw County Health Department

734-678-7010

Washtenaw County Health Department Extends Orders to Protect Essential Workers during COVID-19

Cr...

Posted on: April 10, 2020

Washtenaw County Extends Closure due to COVID-19

MEDIA RELEASE

April 10, 2020

For Immediate Release

For more information contact: Gregory Dill – Washtenaw County Administrator [email protected]

Washtenaw County Government Extends Partial Closure and modified remote ...

Posted on: April 2, 2020

Washtenaw County Health Department Provides COVID-19 Data by Zip Code and Race

For Immediate Release

Contact: Susan Ringler-Cerniglia

Washtenaw County Health Department

734-678-7010

Washtenaw County Health Department Provides COVID-19 Data by Zip Code and Race

Data highlights disparities within the county

D...

Posted on: March 31, 2020

Washtenaw County Increases Resources for the Homeless Community

MEDIA RELEASE

Date: March 31, 2020

For Immediate Release

For more information: See Below

Washtenaw County Increases Resources for the Homeless Community&n...

Posted on: March 25, 2020

Washtenaw County Health Department Issues Orders to Protect Essential Workers during COVID-19

Contact: Susan Ringler Cerniglia, Public Information Officer

Washtenaw County Health Department

734-678-7010

Washtenaw County Health Department Issues Orders to Protect Essential Workers during COVID-19

Cri...

Posted on: March 25, 2020

Washtenaw County Government Extends Closure of Non-Essential Services

MEDIA RELEASE

March 25, 2020

For Immediate Release

For more information contact: Gregory Dill – Washtenaw County Administrator [email protected]

Washtenaw County Government Extends Closure of Non-Essential Services

&am...

Posted on: March 22, 2020

Washtenaw County Health Department Reports Local COVID-19 Death

For Immediate Release

Contact: Susan Ringler Cerniglia, MPH, Public Information Officer

Washtenaw County Health Department

734-678-7010

Washtenaw County Health Department Reports Local COVID-19 Death

Health Officer recommends everyone to ...

Posted on: March 19, 2020

Washtenaw County Health Department Reports 7 Additional COVID-19 Cases

For Immediate Release

Contact: Susan Ringler-Cerniglia

Washtenaw County Health Department

734-544-6759

Washtenaw County Health Department Reports 7 Additional COVID-19 Cases

Number of Washtenaw cases double; community spread now likely

&am...

Posted on: March 18, 2020

WASHTENAW COUNTY DECLARES STATE OF EMERGENCY TO ADDRESS COMMUNITY IMPACT OF COVID-19

MEDIA RELEASE

Date: March 18, 2020

For more information contact:

Crystal Campbell or ...

Posted on: March 16, 2020

Portage Baseline Lake Levels to be Raised Beginning March 20th, 2020

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

Date: March 16th, 2020

Contact: Scott Miller, Deputy Water Resources Commissioner Phone: 734-222-6860 E-mail: [email protected]

Portage Base...

Posted on: March 15, 2020

WASHTENAW COUNTY CLERK/REGISTER’S OFFICE CLOSED UNTIL APRIL 6, 2020 – ESSENTIAL SERVICES ONLINE/MAIL

March 15, 2020

For Immediate Release

For more information contact:

Edward R. Golembiewski, Chief Deputy Clerk / Register

[email protected] or 734-680-6078

Lawrence Kestenbaum, County Clerk/Register of Deeds

Posted on: March 15, 2020

Washtenaw County Health Department Orders Bars, Restaurants to Reduce Crowding

Contact: Susan Ringler Cerniglia, Public Information Officer

Washtenaw County Health Department

734-544-6759 or 734-678-7010

Washtenaw County Health Department Orders Bars, Restaurants to Reduce Crowding

Ve...

Posted on: March 15, 2020

All Non-Essential Washtenaw County Operations Closed Through April 5, 2020

MEDIA RELEASE

Date: March 15, 2020

For Immediate Release

For more information Contact: Gregory Dill, Washtenaw County Administrator [email protected]

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Posted on: March 13, 2020

Washtenaw County Health Department Provides Additional Details on Positive Cases

Contact: Susan Ringler Cerniglia, Public Information Officer

Washtenaw County Health Department

734-544-6759

Washtenaw County Health Department Provides Additional Details on Positive Cases

Both Individuals...

Posted on: March 12, 2020

Washtenaw County Health Department Reports First COVID-19 Cases

Contact: Susan Ringler Cerniglia, Public Information Officer

Washtenaw County Health Department

734-544-6759

Washtenaw County Health Department Reports First COVID-19 Cases

Two Individuals with Travel Expos...

Posted on: March 11, 2020

Michigan Medicine, Saint Joseph Mercy Health System, IHA partnering with county health departments t

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

March 11, 2020

Contact:

Susan Ringler Cerniglia, M.P.H.

Washtenaw County Health Department

734-544-6759; (c) 734-678-7010

Mary Masson

Mich...

Posted on: March 5, 2020

Innovative Reentry Initiative

For Immediate Release

Contact: Crystal S. Campbell

BOC Communication and Operations Manager

[email protected] / (734) 222-6847

WASHTENAW COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS RATIFIES FEDERALLY FUNDED “INNOVATIVE REENTRY INITIATIVE” GRANT FO...

Posted on: March 5, 2020

It Is POSSIBLE Opioid Awareness Campaign Launched by Washtenaw County Health Department

For Immediate Release

Contact: Kayla Steinberg, Communications Coordinator Washtenaw County Health Department [email protected] 734-544-6848

It Is POSSIBLE Opioid Awaren...

Posted on: February 19, 2020

Washtenaw County Offers Residents Free Online Cyber Security Training

MEDIA RELEASE

Date: February 18, 2020

For Immediate Release

For more information contact:

Lisa Moutinho – Washtenaw County Public Information Officer ...

Posted on: February 12, 2020

Building Healthy Communities

Contact: Susan Ringler Cerniglia, Community Health Promotion Manager

Washtenaw County Health Department

734-544-6759

Building Healthy Communities

Washtenaw County organizations awarded grants to promote healthy eatin...

Posted on: February 11, 2020

Washtenaw County Summer Youth Employment Program Now Accepting Applications

Immediate Release

“Being a part of SummerWorks was awesome! My job led to an internship and the internship turned into my career!” - SummerWorks Participant

Washtenaw County, MI – Th...

Posted on: January 27, 2020

Results of three Michigan 2019 Novel Coronavirus specimens came back negative

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Jan. 27, 2020

CONTACTSMDHHS: Lynn Sutfin, 517-241-2112, [email protected]WASHTENAW COUNTY: Susan Ringler-Cerniglia, 734-544-6759, [email protected]MACOMB COUNTY: Scott Turske, 586-469-6065, [email protected]