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Their is still time to register for the Junior Lifeguard Program so make sure you get in! We still need four more participants in order run the program. For information on how to register, contact us at (636) 390-1080. Registration must be complete by June 20.

Shift Summary Nights 6-17-2024 Hazards in the road in the area of Linden Lane and 6th Street. Assault report in the 600 block of E. 8th A female was arrested for peace disturbance in the 2000 Block of E. 9th. A CIT activity in the 1200 Block of W. 7th. A CIT activity in the 1400 Block of E. 8th. Cheick the well-being in the 1900 Block of Washington Crossing. Parking violation in the 1900 Block of Rabbit Trail Drive. Peace Disturbance in the 800 Block of E. 5th. A verbal domestic report was taken in the 1300 Block of Southwinds Dr. A peace disturbance in the 1300 Block of Southwinds Dr. Check the well-being in the area of the Missouri River Bridge. ARRESTS DO NOT IMPLY GUILT.

If you can help identify this person please contact Officer Broz at 636-390-1050. Please look closely at the tattoos on the back of this person's neck and forearm. Your help is appreciated!

Several homeless activities with a female and her dog. She refused resources but was found to be intoxicated. She, and her dog, were taken into protective custody. Derelict vehicle was tagged in the 2200 block of Highway A. Subject was contacted in the woods near the water tower on Clay Street. Subject was advised that they were trespassing. They did have outstanding warrants and was arrested. Alarm in the 600 block of International Avenue. Accidental.

WFD call summary June 9-15 6/10: alarm, W. Main St. 6/11: alarm, Rabbit Trail Dr. exterior gas leak, Locust St. 6/12: vehicle accident, E. 6th St assist EMS, Earth Crest Dr. alarm, Chamber Dr. 6/13: alarm, Shady Hill Dr. alarm, W. Main St. assist EMS, Anna Lean Ln. alarm, W. Main St. 6/14: alarm, Chamber Dr. mutual aid, Union assist EMS, E. 5th St. assist EMS, Southwinds Circle 6/15: vehicle accident, Hwy 47 Professional Volunteer Service since 1852 #wfd #volunteerfiredepartment #washmo

Shift Summary - Nights 6/15/24 A cell phone was located in the area of Kingsland Dr. and turned in at HQ. Officers responded to an alarm sounding in the 900 block of Bieker Rd. A stray dog was located in the 900 block of E. 5th St. and returned to the owner.

Day Shift Summary 06/15/2024 Civil standby on Linden Lane. Officers stood by while a subject picked up some belongings. Non-injury traffic crash on Highway 47 at East 5th Street. One of the drivers was found to have outstanding warrants and was arrested. Non-injury traffic crash on Highway 100 at A. Roy Drive. Alarm on Phoenix Center Drive. Accidental by employee.

We had quite a turnout for the Knitting Class on Friday. Class meets the next two Fridays at 2 p.m. at the library. Don't forget to do your homework!

What do these little dots in Colorado mean to us? It's almost Race Across America time! WashMO doesn't have the Olympics or the Tour de France, but we do have world-class athletes racing through here every year. The leading cyclists left Oceanside, CA on Tuesday afternoon, and are currently making their way through Colorado. We will start seeing the racers and their support teams as soon as Sunday, and the multi-person teams will come throughout the week. This year's roster consists of 27 solo racers, 4 two-person teams, 12 four-person teams, and 3 eight-person teams, representing 15 different countries! Of note is a team of disabled Veterans. These amazing athletes are hot and TIRED, as they have already cycled 2/3 across the country by the time they pass by here! PLEASE BE NICE and represent the best of WashMO hospitality! Please give them room and a little patience- they will be on Hwy 100 and Hwy 47. (They don't choose the route, and are not allowed to detour to less busy roads). Thank you!

Paying your utility bill has never been more simple!

Thanks to the families who attended the Drive-In movie morning at the library. There were lots of creative car designs, and each participant took home their very own cardboard vehicle.

5th Street at Zetta-Subject arrested for Driving without a license and Speed. 901 East 5th Street-Animal Bite Numerous other calls for service, Check the Wellbeing, Traffic Stops, Funeral Escorts, Several other animal calls.

We had a great time at Art Club (for adults age 16+) last night. Art Club is the 2nd Wednesday of every month, at 6:00 p.m.

Did you know the City of Washington is currently running a survey for the Parks and Recreation System? Please share your thoughts by using the link below to take this quick, 10 minute survey about the next 10 years of our parks. The survey data will be used to help outline our Parks and Recreation Master Plan that will further develop the parks system. Thank you for your time to complete the survey! https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/washington_parks_community_survey

City offices, Landfill and Recycling Center will be closed on Wednesday, June 19th in observance of Juneteenth. Please note, this will NOT affect refuse or recycling pickup.

Next Thursday, June 20, is the Movie in the Park. This is a perfect night for the whole family to enjoy and watch the hit family film Migration. Make sure to bring snacks, drinks, blankets and lawn chairs to enjoy the movie. The movie will be held at the amphitheater in the fairgrounds approximately at 8:30 p.m. This is a FREE event so come on out to enjoy a fun family evening!

The City of Washington is hiring! Join our team!

What is bioretention? It is a landscaped depression that is designed to collect and treat stormwater from impervious surfaces before the stormwater moves into a storm drain and into a waterway such as a local creek or river. Visit Great Rivers Greenway for more information. https://greatriversgreenway.org/design-guidelines/environmental/bioretention-rain-garden/ #SWPPP #washmo #waterwisewednesday #biorentention #naturesway

This Thursday and Friday, Washington will host two advisors from American In Bloom (AIB) as they see all the hard work that our city staff has put into the parks and the city. Each year, we host AIB to show off Washington and see improvements that can be made to increase the beautification of our city. AIB's goal is to do this with plants, flowers, trees, and other environmental and lifestyle enhancements. As a department, we work hard to make sure our parks and city are in top-notch shape for this event. We are very excited to welcome the advisors this Thursdays!

Join us at the Library on Thursday, June 13 at 6:30 p.m. as Leeann Pennington provides evidence-based facts about how our modern lifestyle is stealing our peace while also providing information on how mindfulness activities improve our overall well-being. Teen/Adult