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Wayne County Press Releases   
It’s that time of year again: Back-to-school. Wayne County Executive Robert Ficano will distribute 300 free backpacks starting at 10 A.M. Friday, Sept. 3, 2010 at Fountain Court Co-op 3088 Lawton (off Martin Luther King Blvd.) in Detroit.
Celebrate the End of Summer Safe
Thursday, August 19, 2010
The offices of the Wayne County Executive, Prosecutor and Sheriff joined forces in July to promote and highten awareness of safety.
Wayne County executive Robert A. Ficano is planning his sixth trade mission to China in November, and wants local businesses, municipalities, and any other parties interested in learning first hand what doing business in China takes.
Save your home. Free mortgage foreclosure prevention counseling. Open to all Wayne County residents.
Officials will celebrate a ground breaking for new emergency residential housing in the city of Wayne for victims of domestic and sexual violence at 10 a.m. Tuesday, August 10 at 4400 S. Venoy Wayne MI. 48184.
Wayne County opens new Dog Park
Thursday, August 05, 2010
On a sunny Thursday morning, they came with their owners and friends to test the wall jump, adjustable tire jump, hound hoop, agility walk, and just to have a good time. The grand opening of the Wayne County Parks’ Dog Park was a great success.
Wayne County is sponsoring its first annual Safe Summer Family Fun Poster and Essay Contest. The Contest asks the experts...KIDS, about fun ways to keep everyone safe while having Summer Fun. Deadline is Friday, August 13th.
Bring your best friend for some frolicking fun to the new location of the Wayne County Parks Dog Park! A a grand opening celebration is schedule for Thursday, August 5 at 11:00 a.m.
Actress Erin Cummings, who will portray a medical examiner in ABC's new fall drama "Detroit 1-8-7," researched her role up close this week during a visit to the Wayne County Medical Examiner's Office.
Wayne County Wins 11 NACo Awards
Wednesday, July 14, 2010
The Charter County of Wayne won 11 National Association of Counties (NACo) Achievement Awards recently.
Wayne County Executive Robert Ficano will be joined by Detroit native and television judge Greg Mathis, along with Wayne County Sheriff Benny Napoleon on Saturday, July 17 at Belle Isle to present the array of free services offered by Wayne County
The Michigan State Housing Development Authority (MSHDA) will distribute $154 million in federal funds to residents hit hardest by the housing bubble, starting today.
WAYNE COUNTY, MI - The offices of the Wayne County Executive, Prosecutor and Sheriff joined forces to promote and heighten awareness of safety. The kick-off of the Wayne County Safety Campaign was held July 1 at the Wayne County Regional Library...
Wayne County Executive Robert Ficano and the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms, and Explosives will join forces to promote fireworks safety in preparation for the July 4th celebrations.
After months of negotiations and exhausting every resource, Wayne County Executive Robert Ficano is left with no choice, and is forced to temporarily layoff 700 AFSCME employees, beginning June 30.
In a community development proposal submitted to the Wayne County Commission last week, Wayne County Executive Robert Ficano described many HUD funded projects the County hopes to complete.
These days, going green has become part of business. Wayne County Executive Robert Ficano has been recognized for his incorporation of this initiative into his business strategy at the newly Wayne County occupied Guardian Building.
Ninety high school students will be awarded $500 college scholarships Wednesday from the Wayne County Vision Fund, a non-profit organization started by Wayne County Executive Robert Ficano.
The Board of County Election Commissioners unanimously rejected a recall petition today to recall Wayne County Executive Robert Ficano, stating that the petition language was insufficient to meet state law for clarity.
Wayne County Executive Robert Ficano will distribute coats to children at the Wayne County Family Center at 3 p.m., Wednesday March 3. The brand new coats were donated to Wayne County.
Two free training classes for Census jobs have been added.
State of the County
Tuesday, February 23, 2010
In his eighth State of the County address Tuesday, Wayne County Executive Robert Ficano said his administration has made great strides in helping diversify the economy of the region despite economic challenges.
Haitian Relief Effort
Thursday, February 18, 2010
Wayne County employees collaborated with Dearborn native Dr. Robert Simon to provide relief efforts for Haitians by donating more than $156,000.
Former County Clerk Passes Away
Friday, February 12, 2010
Former Wayne County Deputy County Clerk Orville L. Tungate peacefully passed away Feb. 8 in Ellenton, Fl. He was 80 years old.
County Hosts Hazardous Waste Collection
Wednesday, February 03, 2010
Wayne County's Department of Public Services has scheduled its first 2010 Household Hazardous Waste Collection for County residents.
Wayne County Executive Staff Changes
Monday, January 25, 2010
Sue Hamilton-Smith, director of the Department of Children and Family Services, joined the executive staff of Wayne County Executive Robert Ficano as director of Program Education and Advocacy and Tadarial Sturdivant was promoted to CFS director.
Complete Count Initiative
Friday, January 22, 2010
Wayne County Executive Robert Ficano unveils initiatives the county is pursuing in partnership with its 43 cities and townships and the U.S. Census Bureau to maximize participation in the 2010 Census count.




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