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Wetlands are a natural stormwater purifier. Restoring natural wetlands can improve water quality and reduce runoff. Constructed wetlands are man-made and use the same natural processes to treat and improve water quality. #wetlandsponge #wetlandpurifier #SWPPP #washmo #waterwisewednesday

Thank you, Advance America!

Thank you Sheba for the treats!

On Wednesday, October 9, there will be an early trash collection due to the Third Street Paving Project. This is for residents who live between Jefferson Street and Highway 47 and north of 5th Street. Please have cans and bags out the night before or by 5 a.m. on Wednesday morning. Thank you.

The west side of the Riverfront by the Boat Docks will be closed Wednesday, October 9 due to sealing and also closed on Thursday, October 10 due to stripping. Please be cautious while using this area.

Thank you to all of the Witches that came out to our Annual Witches On Main Street on Thursday, October 3. Thank you also to our vendors and the food and drink vendors. We will see you next year on Thursday, October 2, 2025!

🚧 NOTICE 🚧 The Parking Lot at the West End of the Riverfront Trail will be CLOSED until Thursday, October 10th for resealing.

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Harassment was reported in the 400 block of W. Front St. An animal bite was reported in the 300 block of State St. A dog running at large in the 500 block of E. 8th St. was taken to the police department and later released to it's owner. A harassment report was taken in the 900 block of Patients first Dr. A motor vehicle accident was investigated in the area of E. 5th and Madison Ave. Officers assisted EMS in the area of Village West. A subject with outstanding warrants came to the police department and turned himself in. A peace disturbance was reported in the area of Southwinds. A check the well being was conducted in the area of the 1500 block of E. 6th St. A harassment report was taken in the 900 block of E. 5th St.

Save the date and join us as we dine at Los Cabos to support the United Way!

Good Afternoon Washmo! This is a friendly reminder of state law regarding stationary vehicles displaying lighted red/blue or amber/white lights. Please remember to move over and if unsafe to move over, slow down to a safe speed and always proceed with due caution. https://revisor.mo.gov/main/OneSection.aspx?section=304.022&bid=34605&hl= Buckle up, phone down and arrive alive!

🚧 NOTICE 🚧The Parking Lot at the East End of the Riverfront Trail will be CLOSED until Wednesday, October 9th for resealing.

Several members of the Washington Volunteer Fire Company had the honor of attending ceremonies this weekend at the Firefighter Memorial in Kingdom City. This year included three Line of Duty deaths in Missouri in 2023: Firefighter Tad Russell, Brumley FPD, Firefighter Lloyd Ruediger, New Haven-Berger Fire; and Captain Raymond Wynn, Kansas City Fire. The WVFC added four names from 2023 to our Memorial Wall: Rick Frankenberg, Terry Sullentrup, Charles "Mike" Carman, and Don Willming. (Maurice Hillerman will be honored at next year's ceremony). WFD call summary Sept. 29- Oct. 5 9/29: outdoor fire, Elm st. vehicle accident, Pottery Rd. 9/30: assist EMS, Lake View Dr. 10/01: assist EMS, Wash. Square Ctr. vehicle accident, Hwy 100 10/03: alarm, Matthias Close alarm, Hwy 100 alarm, E. 5th St. 10/05: vehicle accident, Orchard Rd.

Day Shift Summary 10/06/2024 Alarm in the 300 block of West 5th Street. Accidental. Subjects arguing in the 500 block of West 5th Street. Subjects decided to separate until they calmed down. Minor-injury traffic crash on Stafford Street at West 3rd Street involving a bicyclist. Loud music complaint in the 700 block of Fremont Street. Noise was coming from the radio in a vehicle parked in the area. Subject was asked to turn it down.

Day Shift Summary 10/05/2024 Non-injury traffic crash on Highway 47 at Highway 100. Non-injury traffic crash on Highway 100 at Washington Heights Drive. Assisted a stalled motorist on Rabbit Trail Drive at Highway 100. Violation of a court order reported in the 1300 block of East 5th Street. Subject who violated the order was located and arrested. Dog was running at large in the area of 700 West Main Street. Owner was located. Non-injury traffic crash in the 100 block of West Main Street. Leaving the scene crash reported in the 300 block of West Main Street. Alarm in the 600 block of International Avenue. Accidental.

The Free Tree Campaign has been extended! Applications will be accepted until mid to late October or until all trees have been claimed. No tree, no problem!!

Day Shift Summary 10/04/2024 A check the wellbeing was conducted in the 1900 block of Mike Alan Drive. A complaint of peace disturbance was handled in the 200 block of High Street. Found property was turned in at the police department. A vehicle crash was handled at High and 14th Street. A complaint of peace disturbance was handled on the riverfront trail.

Please join us on October 20th from 2:00 P.M. to 4:00 P.M. at the Washington Fairgrounds for our annual First Responder Trunk or Treat. As of today, there will be 10 participating agencies and we hope to add more. See you there!

The Third Street contractor will be performing base repair, paving and sod installation on East Third Street between Jefferson Street and Highway 47 on Monday, October 7 thru Thursday, October 10 between the hours of 6 a.m. and 6 p.m. Please note this schedule is weather dependent. No parking is allowed on this portion of Third Street during this time frame and flaggers will be on site for detours near Highway 47 during paving operations in that area. If you have any questions, please call the Engineering Department at (636) 390-1010.

**Traffic Advisory for WHS Band Festival 10-05-2024**