| News/Events Archive: 2007, 2006 | Back To Current News |
| |
| [Dec. 1, 2006] |
| Ficano leads second Wayne County trade mission to China |
 Detroit – Wayne County Executive Robert Ficano today strengthened the county’s relationships with Chinese business owners and the country’s elected leaders, hosting a downtown reception with members of a trade delegation. The county executive has further realized his vision of bringing overseas investment to Wayne County, having recently returned from China. continue  |
| |
| [Nov. 20, 2006] |
| Turkey Drive helps meet growing demand for holiday meals |
 Detroit - Wayne County today delivered hundreds of holiday turkeys during its annual drive. Efforts to help bring Thanksgiving cheer to families countywide are made possible by the county's workforce, many of whom donate time and funds in the weeks before turkeys are delivered. continue |
| |
| [Nov. 16, 2006] |
| Annual holiday display celebrates 10th anniversary |
 Westland – Wayne County celebrated its annual Lightfest kickoff on Nov. 16, a favorite family activity featuring giant displays and other sparkling fun along the nearly 5-mile route in Hines Park. Lightfest was first shown in 1996. Since then thousands of motorists from across Michigan (and beyond) have visited the mega-watt display. continue |
| |
| [Nov. 7, 2006] |
| Ficano hopes to get jobs for county, not give them to China |
 If there were a large enough hot seat, China might be on it. Its trading partners complain that China keeps its currency artificially low to gain an unfair advantage in global trade and that the world's most populous country only plays by the rules when it wants to. continue |
| |
| [Nov. 6, 2006] |
| Belleville Meals launch. |
 County adds Belleville senior center
to
congregate program list Belleville - Wayne County has opened another Meals on Wheels congregate center, the latest in Belleville at the Columbia Court senior highrise. The small city sits at the far western edge of the county. continue |
| |
| [Oct. 23, 2006] |
| Harvest Fest a home run for Wayne County families |
 Detroit – Back-dropped by the annual Harvest Fest, Wayne County Executive Robert Ficano on Saturday donated two sets of World Series tickets to deserving youngsters.
Justin Berman, 14, lost his mother during the Tigers’ playoff run, and Dajuan Donaldson made such great strides in school that he was chosen to receive a pair of tickets to Game 1 at Comerica Park. A parent accompanied both boys to the game versus the St. Louis Cardinals. continue |
| |
| [Oct. 17, 2006] |
| $1.5 Million Project Will Restore Wetlands At Refuge Gateway |
 Detroit – Wayne County Parks, the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, and the Michigan Department of Natural Resources announced Oct. 17 that $1.5 million has been raised for a major wetland restoration project along the Detroit River. Funds from the National Coastal Wetland Conservation Program, Natural Resource Damage Settlement Funds,Clean Michigan Initiative... continue |
| |
| [Oct. 2, 2006] |
| Tiger fans attend rainy day celebration, cheer team at Comerica Park rally. |
 Detroit - Robert Ficano, broadcasting legend Ernie Harwell, film star (and musician) Jeff Daniels, former players, team owner Mike Ilitch and Kwame Kilpatrick, these and others joined hundreds of faithful fans at a mostly wet Comerica Park rally Monday to support the Detroit Tigers. continue |
| |
| [Sep. 30, 2006] |
| Goodfellows out to raise $1.3M |
 The charitable group seeks donations to fill, distribute 30,000 free gift boxes for Christmas.
DETROIT -- Daisy feather pens and super race car sets are among the hundreds of items the Old Newsboys Goodfellow Fund of Detroit will dole out to needy Detroit children as part of its annual Christmas gift drive. continue |
| |
| [Sep. 19, 2006] |
| County health officials recognized at Tuesday Ceremony |
 Detroit - Wayne County's Department of Health and Human Services recognized several staffers today, many being elevated after years of service.
Wayne County Executive re-introduced department administrators to industry (public and mental health) officials, including Director Edith Killins and the deputy director, Dr. Anahid Kulwicki. The department is comprised of six divisions, including the Detroit-Wayne County Community Mental Health Agency, Medical Examiner, Jail Health Services, the Department of Public Health, Patient Care Management Services (PCMS) and Wayne County Head Start. continue |
| |
| [Sep. 16, 2006] |
| Helping keep kids on right path |
Wayne Co. youths at risk get mentors. As a teen mom, 14-year-old Gjermella Williams faces 18 years or more of challenges as her 6-week-old daughter grows up.
But, thanks to a new joint program of the Wayne County Department of Children and Family Services and the Michigan State University Extension, Gjermella can turn to another adult. continue
|
| |
| [Sep. 5, 2006] |
| New program to benefit county seniors |
Detroit - A one-stop shop for seniors, that's how a program is being billed by agencies advocating the new Single Point of Entry program. Single Point of Entry provides Wayne County seniors with access to the range of programs serving them under one umbrella service. Coordination of services and reducing the headaches associated with long-term health care are among the reasons for the new program. continue
|
| |
| [Aug. 30, 2006] |
| Effort to distribute school supplies intensifies as end of summer draws closer. |
 Effort to distribute school supplies intensifies as end of summer draws closer Detroit - County Executive Robert Ficanocontinued efforts to distribute school supplies and backpacks before the semester begins early next month. continue |
| |
| [Aug. 27, 2006] |
| Detroit and suburban teens to serve on Wayne County Parks Youth Advisory Board. |
 Detroit - Eight Detroit and five suburban teens have been selected to serve on the first Wayne County Parks Youth Advisory Board. The students will offer input on programming and park recreation events for the Wayne County parks system, including parks along Hines Drive, Elizabeth Park, Bell Creek Park, Inkster Park, Lola Valley Park and Crosswinds Marsh. The Chandler Water Park in Detroit is among the parks’ facilities. continue |
| |
| [Aug. 25, 2006] |
| Olympics attract several hundred western Wayne athletes Northville Twp. |
 For only its second year, the Western Wayne County Senior Olympics were a big hit with the participating athletes and community leaders.continue |
| |
| [Aug. 10, 2006] |
| Backpack program enters second season with Clark Park event |
Detroit - County Executive Robert Ficano helped kick off the coming school year with backpack donations at Clark Park in Detroit. This is the second year the county executive has given out backpacks to school kids countywide. His passion for children and a literacy campaign had prompted the backpack drive. "There is nothing more important than a child's interest in school and his or her success," he said. continue |
| |
| [Aug. 4, 2006] |
| A day in the life of the county executive |
| Wayne County reaches so many - seniors, children, veterans, among the many of our 2 million fellow citizens. And County Executive Robert Ficano is the face of the state's most populous county.continue |
| |
| [Aug. 2, 2006] |
| Stuart Frankel company proposes to develop up to 150 acres near Metro Airport |
| Wayne County and renowned developer Stuart Frankel have reached a proposed agreement to develop up to 150 acres of land in the Pinnacle Aeropark business and technology park near Detroit, County Executive Robert Ficano announced today. continue |
| |
| [Aug. 1, 2006] |
| Downriver seniors defy the heat, put on game faces for olympics |
The heat index hovered around 108 degrees, and the sun beamed relentlessly on Young Patriots Park in Riverview on Monday morning.With their frozen and chilled bottles of water at hand, the roughly 500 graying athletes competing in the 21st annual Downriver Senior Olympics were like ants under a magnifying glass.
continue |
| |
| [July 29, 2006] |
| Despite heat, county vets attend appreciation event in Ecorse |
| Men and women of the armed forces were heralded and provided services as part of Wayne County's ongoing salute to veterans. The one-day event honoring county veterans was held at the John D. Dingell Park in Ecorse. Several hundred veterans braved the summer heat in order to participate, to learn about benefits and programs and to hear what their elected officials are doing for them. continue |
| |
| [July 27, 2006] |
| Recreation grant aids in city's park renovation |
| Harper Woods - Wayne County has provided a $200,000 recreation grant towards city programs and park improvements. Funding is drawn from a countywide recreation millage. continue |
| |
| [July 11, 2006] |
| Mud Day returns, rare time for kids to be kids |
| Wayne County celebrated Mud Day with thousands of youngsters participating in the annual event. The county's Parks and Recreation division combined 200 tons of clean fill dirt with thousands of gallons of water to make Mud Day such a huge success. continue |
| |
| [May 19, 2006] |
| County program earns industry video award |
| A countywide program that assists in prosecuting child sexual predators and helps abused children earned two industry awards recently for a video produced locally. The program, Kids-TALK, partners police and service agencies in cases of alleged abuse involving children. continue |
| |
| May 11 , 2006] |
| Wayne County opens veterans spot |
| Veterans and officials turned out Wednesday for the grand opening of a one-stop shop for veterans Wednesday in downtown Detroit. continue |
| |
| [April 27, 2006] |
| Dearborn children honored by county executive |
| Wayne County Executive Robert Ficano helped celebrate the many cultures of Dearborn, with the awarding of prizes for art and other recognition reflecting that diversity. continue |
| |
| [April 22, 2006] |
| County program seeking adults for one-year commitment |
| A mentoring program for Wayne County children is being introduced in the coming weeks. The (4-H Mentoring Corps Initiative) pairs adult volunteers and youth referred from agencies countywide, schools and programs. continue |
| |
| [April 20, 2006] |
| Volunteers honored at Dearborn luncheon |
| Nearly a thousand volunteers have been recognized for service to the popular Meals on Wheels, a program that prepares and delivers a nutritional meal to seniors in every county community outside the city of Detroit, which provides its own program. continue |
| |
| [April 13, 2006] |
| Townhall Meetings Continue... |
| The ongoing series of town hall meetings hascontinued in Redford Township and Detroit. County Executive Robert Ficano said a town hall offers county citizens a chance to hear first-hand his goals and plans. continue |
| |
| [March 23, 2006] |
| Meals on Wheels honored, further growth is expected |
| Wayne County Executive Robert Ficano's efforts to bring awareness to the successful Meals on Wheels program were highlighted March 22 by guest servings at a group meal site in Taylor and at the home of a Livonia woman receiving a hot noon lunch. continue |
| |
| [February 28, 2006] |
| Town Hall participants hear upbeat message |
| Neighbors and business owners gathered Feb. 28 in southwest Detroit to learn more about the economic agenda of County Executive Robert Ficano. In a Town Hall setting, the county executive was welcomed at the Greater Apostolic Faith Temple on West Fort Street. continue |
| |
| [February 27, 2006] |
| Black History Month celebrated at county building |
Wayne County celebrated Black History Month, with a number of events on Feb. 27 at the historic county building. Wayne County Executive Robert Ficano hosted the event. Youngsters from the Thomas Gist Academy in Inkster participated.
continue |
| |
| [February 7, 2006] |
| Youth center welcomed by county executive, celebrities and NFL |
| Wayne County Executive Robert Ficano was joined by celebrities, business leaders, football players and grouping of excited children and their families in the Feb. 2 ground breaking for a new after-school center in Detroit. continue |
| |
| [January 27, 2006] |
| County launches emergency network to help reduce disaster threats Romulus |
| Wayne County on Thursday (Jan. 26) announced the launch of its countywide Emergency Alert System, a new tool for notifying citizens of serious threats or disasters – even school closings. continue |
| |
| [January 25, 2006] |
| New year Town Hall deemed a resounding success |
| County Executive Robert Ficano welcomed the new year with a stirring Town Hall at a Detroit parish hall. Choosing to highlight Wayne County's many prospects and numerous resources, the county executive talked with nearly 200 citizens at the Sacred Heart Catholic Church in the city's central corridor. continue |
| |
| [January 17, 2006] |
| County youngsters help celebrate King birthday |
| Students from Detroit Renaissance High School and the Hanley Academy in Hamtramck helped Wayne County welcome this year’s Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. birthday celebration. Nearly 100 youngsters and four teens participated in the Jan. 12 event, held at the historic Wayne County building on Randolph. continue |
| |
| [January 3, 2006] |
| Popular healthy living program for seniors reaches downriver |
| Wayne County seniors living in the downriver region got another dose of healthy advice in the ongoing Dine With A Doc series. The Dec. 7 event at Kola's Food factory featured Rockwood physician Dr. Judy Sorovetz, nutritionist Holly Guzman and several cooking tips from a local legend continue |
| |
|
Today, Executive Robert Ficano in partnership with Detroit Regional Chamber, has launched a new website:
The Wayne County Department of Health and Human Services will present its new Wayne Babies…
