News from Across eWashtenaw
These news stories come from all departments and sections of eWashtenaw.
Spring Break Safety Tips
Make this year's spring break memorable by having fun and helping yourself, your friends, and others stay safe and healthy.
Got an Opinion about Swine Flu? Tell Us!
Washtenaw County Public Health is looking for feedback about our local response to H1N1 (also known as swine flu). Complete the survey and enter a drawing to win one of five $100 Meijer gift cards.
"Book a Cop" heading to Ypsilanti Public Schools
"Book a Cop" is a youth reading program put on by the WCSO.
March into spring with National Nutrition Month
The American Dietetic Association created Nutrition Month in 1973 to promote healthy eating for everyone. Use this month to learn more about nutrition and eating healthy foods.
Join the Washtenaw County Medical Reserve Corps
The Medical Reserve Corps is a nationwide network of organized volunteers. The Washtenaw County local chapter is looking for medical and non-medical residents to join the WC MRC and help foster resiliency in our community.
March is Nutrition Month
The American Dietetic Association created Nutrition Month in 1973 to promote healthy eating for everyone. Use this month to learn more about nutrition and eating healthy foods.
Tuberculosis Q & A
What is TB? Tuberculosis (TB) is a disease caused by bacteria called Mycobacterium tuberculosis that is spread from person to person through the air. TB usually affects the lungs, but it can also affect other parts of the body, such as the brain, kidneys or the spine.
Bob’s Update – A Conversation with our next Administrator … Verna McDaniel
The Board of Commissioners unanimously passed a resolution that appoints Verna J. McDaniel as Washtenaw County Administrator effective May 15, 2010. I wanted to take some time this week to talk with Verna about her plans as County Administrator. This conversation took place Friday, February 5th.
Gastrointestinal illness on the rise
Have you or your family recently been ill with vomiting and diarrhea? There is a good chance it was caused by a norovirus. Noroviruses are highly contagious viruses that cause nausea, vomiting, diarrhea and abdominal cramping. Some people also experience headache, low grade fever, and body aches. Symptoms usually last for 24 to 48 hours.
Public Input Meetings on the Parks Master Plan (draft)
Public review and input are requested regarding the 2010 - 2014 Parks Master Plan Draft.
Master Plan Draft, Presentation & Survey Available
Public review and input are requested regarding the 2010 - 2014 Parks Master Plan Draft.
Larry Hunter Captured
Larry Louis Hunter b/m 27 years old is wanted in connection with the fatal shooting which occurred on January 23, 2010 in the 8700 block of MacArthur Blvd. Hunter is described as 6’0” 170lbs with black hair, brown eyes.
Wanted Suspects Arrested
On 1/28/2010 at approximately 12:00 PM, both subjects wanted in the connection of Jamar Gardner’s Homicide which occurred on January 23, 2010 in Superior Township have turned themselves in.
