By Todd Wineburner

WIC recipients in Livingston County will not see any interruption in the program due to actions in Washington. According to a press release from the Livingston County Public Health Department, state agencies have sufficient funds for the near future. Livingston County Public Health Department WIC Coordinator Kathy Kennell says eligible participants should continue to receive benefits until further notice in spite of the shutdown of the federal government. Anyone with questions about the program should call (815) 844-7174, extension 222.