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MISSOURI BOOK FESTIVAL KEYNOTE EVENT - Join award-winning author of the Kingdom Keepers and Lou Boldt series, Ridley Pearson, for an exciting presentation on the art of storytelling. Ridley will guide writers and readers of all ages through his process of observation, “livening,” and editing. Featuring stories of his own experiences working with Disney and direct examples from his own work. This program is free and open to the public but requires a ticket. The presentation takes place at 7 p.m. on Friday, September 13 in the CJB Theater at Washington High School. Tickets can be reserved at bit.ly/MoBookFest2024. Seating is first-come, first-served. For more information about the keynote event, visit missouribookfestival.com/festival/keynote-presentation/.

Turf grass lawns cover 40 million acres of land in the United States. Planting native vegetation promotes better local habitat, improve runoff and water quality, and can even reduce carbon emissions. https://grownative.org #embracenative #SWPPP #washmo #waterwisewednesday

Night Shift Summary 08/20/2024 Derelict vehicle tagged in the area of East 10th Street and Locust Street. Assisted motorist on East 5th Street at Zetta Drive. Peace disturbance in the 2000 block of East 5th Street. Subject left for the night. Peace disturbance in the 1000 block of Caroline Drive. Neighbors were told to leave each other alone. Alarm in the 800 block of Jefferson Street. Accidental.

Several area fire departments attended an Air Monitoring Class this evening at the New Haven-Berger Fire Station. Always training! #volunteerfiredepartment #wfd

What are you reading next? The September issue of BookPage is now available and is free for patrons to take. BookPage provides reviews, interviews and news of upcoming new books for all ages.

Night Shift Summary 08/19/2024 Domestic assault reported in the parking lot at Washington Square. Subject was arrested. Peace disturbance reported on Clover Court. Subject causing the disturbance was told to leave the area. Assisted EMS on Rabbit Trail Drive. Non-injury private property crash in Washington Crossing. One of the subjects involved was found to be driving on an extremely expired drivers license and was arrested. Peace disturbance in the 900 block of East 5th Street. Subject causing the disturbance was picked up by a family member. Assisted EMS in the 200 block of High Street. Suspicious person in the 2000 block of High Street. Subject was waiting for the business to open.

Get your dogs signed up for this fun event. Registration deadline is Thursday, August 29!

Officers responded to the river front trail to assist EMS on a medical call. Officers responded to the dog park for a homeless activity. A check the well being was conducted in the 1700 block of A Roy Dr. Officers responded to the 1700 block of Washington n Crossing for a homeless activity Officers responded to the 800 block of Locust St. for a report of a domestic disturbance.

Officer responded to a motor vehicle accident in the 1500 block of High St. Officer's responded to Southwinds for a report of a property damage. A leaving the scene of a motor vehicle accident was investigated in the area of Hwy 47 and Bluejay. A motor vehicle accident was reported in the area of Hwy 47 and Hwy 100. A subject was arrested on outstanding warrants during a traffic stop. A peace disturbance was reported in the 300 block of Maple Valley Ct.

It is “Back to School” time! Whether you are starting preschool or college, you need to be wearing a seat belt! Parents, please check with your pediatrician or the NHTSA website ( Car Seat Finder Tool: Find the Right Car Seat | NHTSA ) to see if your child is in the appropriate seat. Elementary school-age children need to be in a booster seat until they meet the height requirement! WFD call summary Aug. 11-17 8/11: alarm, Jefferson St. alarm, Heritage Hills Dr. check area, Caroline Dr. alarm, Hwy A 8/12: alarm, E. 5th St. vehicle accident, Hwy 100 8/13: alarm, Front st. alarm, W. 12th St. 8/14: alarm, Heritage Hills Dr. 8/15: wires, Walnut St. alarm, Oxford Dr. vehicle accident, Stafford St. blocked roadway, Old Hwy 100 8/16: check area, Country Club Rd. 8/17: alarm, Peyton Pl. vehicle accident, Hwy 47 Professional Volunteer Service since 1852 #wfd #volunteerfiredepartment #washmo

Please follow these guidelines when recycling!

A peace disturbance was reported in the 1000 block of Caroline Dr. A stealing was reported in the 2000 block of Washington Crossing. Officer responded to the 1700 block of A Roy Dr. for an animal call. A check the well being was requested in the 300 block of Jefferson St. A peace disturbance was reported in the 300 block of Hooker St. A suspicious person was reported in the 1900 block of Mike Alan Dr. Officers handled a homeless activity in the 900 block of International. Assisted EMS in the 1400 block of High St. Officers found an open door during a building check in the 200 block of W. Main St.

We are excited to announce the 2024 Missouri Book Festival Schedule on Saturday September 14. The Festival is packed with presentations and programs for all ages! The schedule is a little small to view here, but head on over to the Library's website for a larger image and a printable PDF. https://www.washmolib.org/missouri-book-festival-sept-13-14/

Homeless Activity in Washington Square Homeless Activity in the 1800block of E 9th Homeless Activity in the 400 block of Jefferson Homeless activity in the 1000 block of E 5th Subject arrested on active warrants near Hwy 100/Rabbit Trail Found property reported in the 300 block of Jefferson Animal bite reported in the 2000 block of Washington Crossing Abandoned vehicle that was blocking traffic was towed from the area of 100/Pottery

Thank you Dunkin' Donuts for the treats! 🍩

Dayshift Summary - 08/15/2024 Citizens complaint of a suspicious person in the 5600 block of Steutermann Rd Informational (documentation only) report taken at Police HQ A male was arrested on fugitive warrants during a stealing investigation in the 1700 block of A Roy -arrests do not imply guilt & all are considered innocent until proven guilty in court. Several assist calls with fire and EMS Several complainants were met through out the day for various issues

Night Shift Summary 08/15/2024 Stealing reported in the 800 block of Roosevelt Street. Minor injury traffic crash on Stafford Street at West 9th Street. Alarm on Image Drive. False alarm due to storm. Peace disturbance reported in the 1000 block of Caroline Drive. Homeless activity in Washington Crossing. Alarm in the 1900 block of Rabbit Trail Drive. Everything was fine.

We received lots of treats from our friends at Victorian Place. Thank you!

On Monday (August 19), students will be returning to school. Please be mindful of the following: *Traffic will be heavier in the mornings between 7:00 & 8:30 and in the afternoons between 2:00 and 4:00. Watch for increased pedestrian and vehicle traffic, especially around schools. * Obey school bus flashing lights and stop signs. * Watch speed limit changes in school zones. * Stay off cell phones and pay attention to what's going on around you. * Obey directions given by school crossing guards. *Follow established pick up and drop off procedures set forth by your child's school. For those walking or riding bikes: * Pay attention, don't assume traffic sees you. Stay off your cell phone as much as possible. If you're listening to music or an audio book, keep the volume down to where you can still hear traffic. *Walkers, use sidewalks or stay to the far edge of the roadway. Don't walk in traffic. Also, don't cross streets unless you're at a cross walk or intersection. Do not attempt to cross the roadway from between parked cars. * Bike riders, don't blow through stop signs, and ride safely. Wear a helmet. Stay safe #Washmo!

Night Shift Summary 08/14/2024 Assisted EMS with a subject in the area of A. Roy Drive. Alarm in the 1800 block of Highway A. Accidental. Alarm in the 1700 block of Madison Avenue. Accidental.