Guidance for Celebrating Halloween

As fall approaches, everyone is wondering how the pandemic will affect fall celebrations and trick or treat. The Lenawee County Health Department is sharing the following information to encourage residents to think about ways to safely participate in fall...

New MDHHS order will allow outdoor visits at residential facilities

From the State Emergency Operation Center:.

New MDHHS order will allow outdoor visits at residential facilities while continuing to protect residents from COVID-19

LANSING, MICH. People living in residential care facilities such as nursing homes soon will b...

Additional food assistance for 350,000 Michigan families in response to COVID-19 emergency extended

From the State Emergency Operation Center:

Additional food assistance for 350,000 Michigan families in response to COVID-19 emergency extended through September 

LANSING, MICH. Approximately 350,000 Michigan families will continue to have ...

Lenawee County Health Department Issues Emergency Order

VIEW THE EMERGENCY ORDER (PDF)

Press Release:

In  response  to outbreaks, defined as  two or more epidemiologically linked cases, of COVID‐19 at both Adrian College and Siena Heights University, the Lenawee County Health Departmen...

Lenawee County Reporting an Increase in Cases in 18 to 24 Year-Old Individuals

As of September 1, 2020, the Lenawee County Health Department is reporting 555 confirmed cases of COVID-19, an increase of 31 cases from the day prior. Of these 555 cases, 256 or >48% are active cases, which means they are either monitoring at home or ...

Emergency Public Health Directive

To protect the public’s health and reduce the spread of COVID 19, until further notice the following activities are NOT allowed:

1. Indoor gatherings of >10 individuals, not of the same household, whether public or private. Face coverings are req...

Michigan National Guard to assist with no-cost community COVID-19 testing in Flint and Manchester

The Press Release below was issued by the State of Michigan and forwarded to you by Lenawee County. 

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE July 23, 2020 Contact: LTC Kathryn Prater, 517-243-5904 

LANSING, MICH. The Michigan National Guard will co...

Three Additional Residents of Lenawee Medical Care Facility Test Positive for COVID-19

July 24, 2020

Three additional residents of Lenawee Medical Care Facility have tested positive for COVID-19, bringing the total to ten COVID-19 positive residents. All residents and employees have been and continue to be monitored for COVID-19 symptoms. Le...

Guidance for Municipalities, Colleges, Schools, and Nonprofits

July 21, 2020

Dear Partners in Health,

In recent conversations with some community leaders, it became clear that there is confusion regarding how the requirements established in Executive Order 2020-110 and Executive Order 2020-115 pertain to Lenawee County...

Additional Employees of Long Term Care Facilities Test Positive for COVID-19

One additional employee of Lenawee Medical Care Facility has tested positive for COVID-19, bringing the total to 6 employees of the facility who have tested positive. Additionally, the first COVID-19 positive employee has been reported at Lynwood Manor He...

One Additional Lenawee Medical Care Facility Employee Tests Positive for COVID-19

One additional employee of Lenawee Medical Care Facility has tested positive for COVID-19, bringing the total to 5 employees of the facility who have tested positive for COVID-19. All residents and employees have been and continue to be monitored for symp...

Death of a Resident at Lenawee Medical Care Facility

The Lenawee County Health Department has been notified that an 89 year old female resident of Lenawee Medical Care Facility who previously tested positive for COVID-19 has died. “Our heartfelt sympathies and prayers go out to the family who has ...

Two Additional COVID-19 Deaths Reported

Two Additional COVID-19 Deaths Reported

The Lenawee County Health Department (LCHD) has been notified of two deaths of Lenawee County Residents who were previously diagnosed with COVID-19; bringing the total number of deaths to 10 with an average age of 69...

Death of a Resident at Lenawee Medical Care Facility

The Lenawee County Health Department has been notified that a resident of Lenawee Medical Care Facility who previously tested positive for COVID-19 has died. “Our heartfelt sympathies and prayers go out to the family who has lost their loved one...

One Additional Resident and One Additional Employee at Lenawee Medical Care Facility Test Positive f

Nine New Confirmed Cases of COVID-19 in Lenawee County Reported July 2, 2020

July 2, 2020

Nine new confirmed cases of COVID-19 are being reported today by the Lenawee County Health Department; this one-day total represents the largest single day increase in COVID-19 cases in Lenawee County since our first case on March 24, 2020. Le...

Guidance for Summer Sports Practices

The health department is providing the following guidance for safe sports practices while Lenawee County is in Phase 4 of the MI Safe Start Plan.  Lenawee County is part of Region 7, which includes Lenawee, Hillsdale, and Jackson. Everyone&rs...

Guidance for Events and Gatherings

The health department is providing the following guidance for events and gatherings while Lenawee County is in Phase 4 of the MI Safe Start Plan and following Executive Order 2020-110. Lenawee County is part of Region 7, which includes Lenawee, Hillsdale,...

YOU make our COUNTY great

We want to thank the following individuals and organizations for donating their time and talent to make cloth face coverings. Because of their generosity, the health department has been able to distribute over 3,000 cloth face coverings to essent...

Public Health Advisory: Concerning Trend in COVID-19 Case Investigation Data

Public Health Advisory

Concerning Trend in COVID-19 Case Investigation Data

On June 1, 2020, Governor Whitmer signed Executive Order 2020-110, which lifted the Stay at Home order in Michigan. This order moved Region 7, which includes Lenawee County, into ph...

One Additional Resident of Lenawee Medical Care Facility Tests Positive for COVID-19

One Additional Resident of Lenawee Medical Care Facility Tests Positive for COVID-19

One additional resident of Lenawee Medical Care Facility has tested positive for COVID-19, bringing the total to six COVID-19 positive residents. All residents and employe...

Three Additional Residents of Lenawee Medical Care Facility Test Positive for COVID-19

Three Additional Residents of Lenawee Medical Care Facility Test Positive for COVID-19

Three additional residents of Lenawee Medical Care Facility have tested positive for COVID- 19, bringing the total to five COVID-19 positive residents. All residents and...

Two Residents of Lenawee Medical Care Facility Test Positive for COVID-19

Two residents of Lenawee Medical Care Facility have tested positive for COVID-19. All residents and employees have been and continue to be monitored for COVID-19 symptoms. Lenawee Medical Care Facility continues to work closely with the Lenawee County Hea...

Lenawee Medical Center Employees Test Positive for COVID-19

Three employees of Lenawee Medical Care Facility have tested positive for COVID-19. Previous baseline testing of all residents of Lenawee Medical Care Facility was completed on May 13, 2020, showing all negative results. Additionally, all staff and reside...

A Resident of The Oasis at Adrian Rehabilitation and Healthcare Center Tests Positive for COVID-19

A Resident of The Oasis at Adrian Rehabilitation and Healthcare Center Tests Positive for COVID-19

A resident of The Oasis at Adrian Rehabilitation and Healthcare Center (Oasis) has tested positive for COVID-19. All residents and employees have been and co...

Lenawee County Office Buildings - Public Screening Before Entering Buildings

LENAWEE COUNTY OFFICE BUILDINGS PUBLIC SCREENING BEFORE ENTERING BUILDINGS

ADRIAN, MI – Lenawee County has continued to monitor the COVID-19 virus and has provided protective measures to help mitigate the transmission of COVID-19 in Lenawee Count...

Amended Emergency Order for Businesses

AMENDED EMERGENCY ORDER (Lenawee 2020-13) FOR CONTROL OF PANDEMIC

Required screening and social distancing measures at open businesses and operations subject to the Governor’s Executive Order 2020-114

Emergency Order (Lenawee 2020-12) imposed scre...

Public Health Advisory Reminding the Community to Continue Prevention Strategies

Public Health Advisory Reminding the Community to Continue Prevention Strategies

Our community has worked hard and contributed to the low incidences of COVID-19 in Lenawee County. Under Executive Order 2020-110, we are no longer required to stay home. With...

COVID-19 Positive Case Data

PRESS RELEASE FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

COVID-19 Positive Case Data

June 4, 2020 - The Lenawee County Health Department strives to provide accurate COVID-19 data to the community by updating our website daily. There are occasions when the data on the...

SNAP Purchasing Online and Quarantine Care Kits

Michigan Will Add Online Purchasing, Free “Quarantine Care Kits”

Additional supports provided for people who need to stay home

LANSING, MICH. To make life easier on families who need to stay home during the pandemic, Mi...

Guidance for Reopening Buildings After Prolonged Shutdown or Reduced Operation

Statewide efforts to slow the spread of COVID-19 have resulted in the closure or limited use of many buildings, such as restaurants and other businesses. This can lead to low or no use of water in these facilities. Water that sits unmoving in building plu...

Public Health Advisory

Public Health Advisory 

Use of Parks and Outdoor Sports Areas 

On March 30, 2020, an emergency order was issued that closed all public and semi­public playgrounds and other areas used for outdoor sports in Lenawee County. This clos...

Amended Emergency Order for Businesses

AMENDED EMERGENCY ORDER (Lenawee 2020-12) FOR CONTROL OF PANDEMIC

Required screening and social distancing measures at open businesses and operations subject to the Governor’s Executive Order 2020-97

Emergency Order (Lenawee 2020-11) imposed scree...

Amended Emergency Order for Businesses

AMENDED EMERGENCY ORDER (Lenawee 2020-11) FOR CONTROL OF PANDEMIC 

Required screening and social distancing measures at open businesses and operations subject to the Governor’s Executive Order 2020-97 

Emergency Order (Lenawee 20...

COVID-19 Contact Tracing Text Message Scams

Contract tracing is the process of identifying people who have come in contact with someone who has tested positive for COVID-19.

Unfortunately, scammers are pretending to be contact tracers and are sending spam text messages asking you to click on a link....

Resident at a Long-term Care Facility in Lenawee County Tests Positive for COVID-19

ADRIAN, MI - A resident at a long-term care facility in Lenawee County has tested positive for COVID-19. All residents and employees have been and continue to be monitored for COVID-19 symptoms. The facility is working closely with the Lenawee County Heal...

Required Screening and Social Distancing Measures at Open Businesses and Operations

AMENDED EMERGENCY ORDER (Lenawee 2020-10) FOR CONTROL OF PANDEMIC

Required screening and social distancing measures at open businesses and operations subject to the Governor’s Executive Order 2020-77

Emergency Order (Lenawee 2020-08) imposed scree...

Public Health Advisory

PUBLIC HEAL TH ADVISORY 

May 15, 2020

It has been 8 weeks since we were advised to "Stay Home, Stay Safe". Since that time we have all experienced a varying degree of financial and emotional hardships. We are frustrated because we are wa...

Emergency Order Extended Closing Children's Playground Equipment and Group Athletic Areas

EMERGENCY ORDER (2020-9) FOR CONTROL OF PANDEMIC 

Closing children’s playground equipment 

Emergency Order (Lenawee 2020-7) required closure of public and semi-public playground equipment and other areas used for group sports. Wi...

MI Pork and Beef Producers adjusting for COVID-19 to ensure continuity of meat supply

From the State of Michigan Emergency Operations Center:

MDARD, MI Pork and Beef Producers adjusting for COVID-19 to ensure continuity of meat supply Consumers urged to shop as they normally would

LANSING, MICH. Michigan’s animal agriculture leader...

Updated Local Emergency Orders

Lenawee County updated the following local Emergency Orders which were set to expire on April 30, 2020:

• Emergency Order Regarding Playground Equipment
• Emergency Order Requiring Employee Screening

Executive Order Extends Licensing Deadline for Food Service Establishments

ADRIAN, MI - On Sunday, April 26, 2020, Governor Whitmer signed Executive Order 2020-60. As part of the order, the expiration date of all food service establishment licenses has been extended until 60 days after the end of the declared states of emergency...

FIRST FATALITY FROM COVID-19

ADRIAN, MI – The Lenawee County Health Department (LCHD) received notification today of the first confirmed death attributed to COVID-19 in Lenawee County. The individual was a 31-year-old female with underlying health conditions.

“Our ...

Extension of County Declaration and Letter to Legislators

At a special meeting of the Lenawee County Board of Commissioners on April 16, 2020, the board approved extension of a Local State of Emergency, first declared on March 24, 2020, until May 15 2020. The Local State of Emergency was initially declared when ...

Updated Emergency Orders

Lenawee County updated two Emergency Orders today, with new effective dates following the extended Stay Home, Stay Safe Executive Order issued by Governor Whitmer last week.:

• Local Emergency Order 2020-05 which applies to required screening and social dist...

Mowing of Lawns

PRESS RELEASE – 20

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

April 13, 2020

ADRIAN, MI - As spring begins to settle upon us, we look outside at the blooming flowers, the budding trees, and the growing grass. Our immediate thought is that we need to continue business a...

A Message from the Court Regarding Parenting Time Orders and COVID-19

Date:  April 13, 2020

To:       Friend of the Court, Attorneys and Parties

From:  Judge Anna Marie Anzalone and Judge Michael R. Olsaver

Re:       Summer Parenting Time   &n...

Public Health Advisory

The Lenawee County Health Department is issuing the following advisory to protect the health of the public in Lenawee County: 

Lenawee County is seeing an influx of individuals to seasonal residences that is atypical for this time of year. Some ma...

Stay Safe Over Easter

The last few weeks have been difficult as we have navigated the changes to our lives that are necessary to combat the global novel coronavirus pandemic. Many things have changed and our lives are far from what most of us consider normal. For those abiding...

Emergency Order Closing Children's Playground Equipment and Group Athletic Areas

The attached Emergency Order 2020-04 requires All Public Agencies, Apartment Owners, and Owners of Recreation Facilities and Equipment to close park and recreation areas that encourage people to congregate.

Amended Emergency Order Requiring Screening and Social Distancing Measures

The amended order clarifying changes and providing additional guidance on social distancing measures.

Second Update from the Chairman of the Board

Second Statement from David Stimpson, Chairman Lenawee County Board of Commissioners

Statement by Chairman of the Board

Statement from David Stimpson, Chairman Lenawee County Board of Comissioners

Stay Home. Stay Safe. Save Lives.

For at least the next two weeks, all Michigan businesses and operations must temporarily suspend in-person operations that are not necessary to sustain or protect life, and all Michiganders must stay in their homes...

Emergency Order Requiring Screening and Social Distancing Measures at Open Businesses

Lenawee County Businesses and Operations that are open are to screen employees for symptoms of COVID-19 and implement a plan to provide at least 6 feet of space between employees, between employees and customers, and between customers and other customers.

Lenawee County Residents Have More Time to Pay Past Due 2017 Property Taxes

Lenawee County residents have more time to get caught up on their 2017
taxes and prevent their home from foreclosing after Governor Gretchen Whitmer issued an executive order extending the property tax foreclosure deadline to May 29, 2020.

Medical Supplies Needed

Personal Protection Equipment (PPE), that first responders and law enforcement need to protect themselves when caring for and interacting with the public, is in short supply and hard to restock.

Emergency Order Requiring the Reporting of Donated Medical Supplies

To better understand what is available and meet the needs of our medical and first responder professionals, this order to report donations will be used to create a database of donated supplies and support communication between agencies.

Lenawee County Health Department Reports more Positive COVID-19 Cases

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First Positive COVID-19 Case in Lenawee County

The Lenawee County Health Department (LCHD) has been notified of the first
positive test result for COVID-19 in an adult female from Lenawee County. The individual has been self-isolating.

COVID-19 Exposure at Andrews University Concert

Lenawee County residents that attended a Sandi Patty concert
at Andrews University in Berrien Springs on March 8th, 2020 are urged to contact the Health Department immediately.

Law Enforcement Response Information

As a result of the Governor’s Executive Order to “Stay at Home” we are
urging residents not to call 911 to advise us of persons who may not be adhering to the order. Our 911 Operators are extremely busy with high priority calls for service.

ProMedica Health Systems Update

ProMedica Health Systems will continue to take steps to keep the residents of Lenawee County updated on their local hospital. The State of Michigan has launched a new hotline to answer health related questions seven days a week.

Lenawee County Offices Closed Other Than for Essential Services - Department Update

As we continue to evaluate and adjust our response, the safety of our residents and employees is of primary concern. During this public closure, essential County Employees will continue to report to work as scheduled.

Lenawee County Offices Closed Other Than for Essential Services

In compliance with Governor Whitmer’s executive order 2020-21, only essential
employees of the County will report to work commencing 12:01 am on March 24, 2020. Employees performing essential functions, who are able to work from home, will work from home.

ProMedica Health Systems Update

3/20/20 ProMedica Health Systems will continue to take steps to keep the residents of Lenawee County updated on their local hospitals.

Coronavirus Response Information

The Lenawee County Sheriff's Office has seen an increase of scams and many have asked for information, we have put together a "What NOT to do" list

What Does it Mean to Self-Quarantine?

Self-quarantine or self -isolation means staying home and not leaving to go ANYWHERE, unless you need medical care

What to Expect When Calling 911

If you need Emergency Services do not hesitate to call 911, we are responding to all emergencies.

ProMedica Bixby-Herrick Updates

In order to protect our patients, the community and our staff, we have made some changes to...

Circuit Court Press Release

3/19/20 The 39th Circuit Court, Lenawee County Probate Court, and 2A District Court limits

County Offices restrictions

The safety of our residents and employees is of primary concern,

Coronavirus UPDATE Presentation

Update from the Health Department

2019 Novel Coronavirus

The LC Health Department has been diligently working on preparedness and response planning

Letter to Childcare Providers

3/17/20 The Governor's announcement to close k-12 schools through April 5th did not include

State-Wide K-12 School Closures

3/13/2020 Health Department Responds to State-Wide K-12 School Closures due to COVID-19

Department on Aging Response to COVID-19

3/13/20 Through counsel of the Lenawee County Health Department

Cancellation - Food Handlers Class

3/13/20 Cancellation of March 16 Food Handlers Class

Coronavirus UPDATE

The Lenawee County Health Department is working to provide you important information regarding

Ag & Other Land Uses/Cover Study

A goal and associated strategy and action (i.e., Goal #2, Strategy C, Action #3) of the 2017-2021 edition of the Region 2 Planning Commission Comprehensive Economic Development Strategy (CEDS) is the identification and mapping of cultural and recreational...

Press RELEASE

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

Lifting of the Globe Mill Pond Health Advisory

September 16, 2020 

The Lenawee County Health Department has lifted the Health Advisory for Lenawee County residents, visitors, and their pets to avoid physical contact with the bo...

General Aviation Appreciation Month

PRO#2020-06

GENERAL AVIATION APPRECIATION MONTH 2020

WHEREAS, the County of Lenawee in the state of Michigan has a significant interest in the continued vitality of general aviation, aircraft manufacturing, aviation educational institutions, aviation organi...

Press RELEASE

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

Aerial treatment planned in 10 Michigan counties where EEE cases have been identified in horses- Local officials in impacted counties encouraged by MDHHS to reschedule outdoor activities

9-14-20 

The Michigan Department of Heal...

Veterans Affairs seeks volunteers

Seeking Volunteers to Serve Veterans

Volunteers are needed to drive the Disabled American Veterans (DAV) shuttle van.  Veterans who are unable to transport themselves to the V.A. Medical Center in Ann Arbor rely on this free service Monday through...

MSU Extension - Investigating Food with Science

Another Great AFTER SCHOOL program

"Investigating Food with Science: The Science Behind Food Safety" an after school program exploring how cooking is an experiment and baking is a science. Each week MSU Extension educators will explore the scienc...

Michigan Recycling Directory

Michigan Recycling Directory

Contact: Amy Lafferty 517-242-8324; Steve Noble 517-449-6153 

Agency: Environment, Great Lakes, and Energy

The Michigan Recycling Directory is an online directory that helps residents looking to recycle a wide variety of...

A Great County Park - Taylor Road Park

Lenawee County Parks provide recreational, social, and cultural opportunities; while leading in the preservation, conservation, restoration, and promotion of the natural, scenic, and historical resources of Lenawee County. 

County parks are open 8...

Meijer Voucher Program for Veterans

If you are a veteran and your household was financially affected by the COVID-19 Pandemic and Michigan’s State of Emergency, you may qualify for temporary emergency assistance. 

Lenawee County Department of Veterans Affairs is participat...

Constitution Week

CONSTITUTION WEEK

September 17 through September 23, 2020

“WE THE PEOPLE  of the United States, in Order to form a more perfect Union, establish Justice, insure domestic Tranquility, provide for the common defence, promote the general Wel...

LDA AmazonSmile

Are you an Amazon shopper?  

06/2020

AmazonSmile is a simple and automatic way for you to support a charity of your choice every time you shop, at no cost to you. 

To date, AmazonSmile has donated a total of $503.71 to the Lenawee County De...

Elder Abuse Awareness

June 2020

Elder Abuse and Neglect

June is the month we raise awareness of elder abuse in our world.  During this pandemic, caregiver stress and reduction in home care assistance has the potential to put older adults at risk for abuse or neglect. &a...

LDA Resources

1040 S. Winter Street, Suite 3003Adrian, MI 49221517-264-5280Check out the Department on Aging Resource Guide!

LDA Home Meals

The Lenawee Department on Aging salutes volunteers!

As the Nutrition Director, I see the impact of volunteer dedication every day.  The kitchen staff of the seven senior centers are amazing at preparing over nine hundred meals each day for older a...

LDA Medical Rides

The Lenawee Department on Aging salutes volunteers!

A vital part of health care is being able to get to medical appointments.  As some older adults are not able to or elect not to drive to these appointments, the Lenawee Department on Aging is pro...

LDA Nutrition

The Lenawee Department on Aging salutes volunteers!

As the Nutrition Director, I see the impact of volunteer dedication every day.  The kitchen staff of the seven senior centers are amazing at preparing over nine hundred meals each day for older a...

LDA Volunteers

The Lenawee Department on Aging salutes volunteers!

PEOPLE are the best asset Lenawee County has.  It is through volunteers that the Department on Aging is able to deliver over seven hundred meals Monday through Friday and transport as ma...

LDA Caregivers

Are you a caregiver? Or do you think you may be a caregiver?  I am Tammy Jewell, Director of Daybreak.  At the Lenawee Department on Aging we believe that caregivers need support to make the best of the caregiver experience. &am...

LDA Centers

Senior Centers

The senior centers are the focal point of activities for older adults in Lenawee County.Each of the center’s activities may differ, but they all offer fun, fellowship, personal enrichment, challenges, parties, games, educational cl...

MSU Extension - Investigating Food with Science

"Investigating Food with Science:  The Science Behind Food Safety" an after school online program exploring how cooking is an experiment and baking is a science.

Open DOS

The Lenawee County Recycling Drop Off Site is OPEN!

PLEASE be PATIENT and RESPECTFUL:    We understand a lot of residents rely on the County recycling site. 

RECYCLE ONLY ACCEPTABLE ITEMS:  Acceptable items are l...

Michigan Recycling Directory

Amongst all of the holiday cheer, excitement, and fun, you might not have had a moment to think about where to recycle your old TV after you purchase that shiny new one on Black Friday.

Luckily, Michigan has a robust electronics recycling system, so be sur...

DOS - No Bags

They wreak havoc at the recycling plant!  

Plastic grocery bags are recyclable, but should be returned to retail centers.

When people throw bags in the recycle bin they end up wreaking havoc on the machinery at the recycling center.  Worke...

Composting

Composting is a lot easier than you may think. Organic material breaks down around us in nature all the time. Composting is just a method of speeding up the process. 

The Solid Waste Department has a pile of information on Backyard Composting for ...

Household Hazardous Materials

Hazardous waste materials are just that: hazardous. Not only can they be dangerous for you and your health, they are dangerous to the environment too, and should never go into your community’s regular trash.

Check out the LOCAL RESOURCES ...

2020 Meeting Schedule

Veterans Affairs seeks volunteers

Seeking Volunteers to Serve Veterans

Volunteers are needed to drive the DAV shuttle van.  Veterans who are unable to transport themselves to the V.A. Medical Center in Ann Arbor rely on this free service Monday through Friday.  

Volunteer ...

Meijer Voucher Program for Veterans

If you are a veteran and your household was financially affected by the COVID-19 Pandemic and Michigan’s State of Emergency, you may qualify for temporary emergency assistance. 

Lenawee County Department of Veterans Affairs is participat...