June 25, 2025

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Articles for tag: Washtenaw County

Washtenaw County Board of Commissioners Declares July as Park and Recreation Month

Washtenaw County Board of Commissioners Declares July as Park and Recreation Month

Community News   The Washtenaw County Board of Commissioners has declared July as Park and Recreation Month, joining National Recreation and Parks Association (NRPA) and parks and recreation organizations nationwide in celebrating the profession and its benefits. The declaration came during Washtenaw County’s Board of Commissioners’ June 5th meeting at the County’s Administration building located at ...

Washtenaw County Beach Closure

Washtenaw County Beach Closure

Community News  The Washtenaw County Health Department is closing Independence Lake Beach due to high levels of E. coli bacteria. Independence Lake Beach is located at Independence Lake County Park, 3200 Jennings Rd, Whitmore Lake.  The high levels were detected through routine testing done at public bathing beaches during the summer months. The closure is ...

Reports of Pertussis (Whooping Cough) Increasing in Washtenaw County 

Community News  The Washtenaw County Health Department is reporting 21 cases of pertussis so far in 2024, a sharp increase compared to the previous 3 years. Antibiotic treatment is recommended for pertussis cases and household contacts. Diagnosed individuals should stay away from others until they have completed at least 5 days of antibiotics.  Current cases ...

2024 County-wide Seal Coat Program

2024 County-wide Seal Coat Program

The Washtenaw County Road Commission (WCRC) is announcing plans to invest $1.5 million to protect approximately 30 lane miles of pavement throughout Washtenaw County during the 2024 construction season with seal coat operations. The 2024 County-wide Seal Coat program is funded through the current Four-year County-wide Roads and Non-Motorized Millage and the Michigan Transportation Fund ...

Economic Forecasters Project Job Growth for Washtenaw County Through 2026

Economic Forecasters Project Job Growth for Washtenaw County Through 2026

Job growth in Washtenaw County is projected to outpace the state through 2026 in a “decidedly healthy” outlook, according to the 2024-2026 Economic Outlook for Washtenaw County delivered today. The 39th annual report was presented at the President’s Leadership Recognition Luncheon hosted by Washtenaw Community College President Dr. Rose B. Bellanca. The report was researched ...

Multiple Bomb Threats Investigated in Washtenaw County

Multiple Bomb Threats Investigated in Washtenaw County

Three separate bomb threats were reported in Washtenaw County this week, prompting investigations and security measures by local authorities. The Washtenaw County Sheriff’s Office provided updates on the incidents via social media, all related to the Ann Arbor Marriott Ypsilanti at Eagle Crest and Eastern Michigan University. The first threat occurred on April 7, 2024, ...

Scio Twp Police Report, December 2023

Scio Twp Police Report, December 2023

In December, Deputies responded to 773 calls for police service in Scio Twp, down from 785 the previous year, a 2% decrease. Total calls for 2023 (Jan-Dec) are 9,809, down from 10,098 for the same period the prior year, a 3% decrease. Officers conducted 266 traffic stops, up from 245 last year. Sixty-two citations were ...