Join us for the 2026 Angel of Hope Memorial Candlelight Vigil, an evening dedicated to remembering and honoring children who are forever loved and deeply missed.
This special gathering offers a time for families and friends to come together, reflect, and honor the precious memories of the children who will always hold a place in our hearts. 🕊️
📅 Sunday, December 6, 2026
⏰ 7:00 PM
Mark your calendars and join us for this meaningful evening of remembrance, love, and hope. 🤍
More details to come.
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Night Shift Summary 11/05/2026
Dog was running at large and picked up on A. Roy Drive. Was later released to the owner.
Report of a homeless subject on private property on East 14th Street. Subject was just dropped off after work and leaving the area.
Checked on an elderly subject on Windy Hills Drive due to family not being able to get ahold of them. Subject was contacted and was fine.
Vehicle vs deer on Highway 100 near East City limits.
For both rounds, crews will begin on the east side of town and work west until collection is complete.
Residents can help crews collect leaves safely and efficiently by following these guidelines:
Keep leaves at the curb: Rake leaves to the curb, but keep them out of the street, gutters and sidewalks.
Keep leaf piles clear: Move vehicles away from leaf piles so crews can access them safely.
Thank you for helping the City keep our streets clear and making fall leaf collection go smoothly.
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Registration is OPEN! Get ready for a magical evening filled with Christmas fun, crafts, treats, and a special visit from Santa! 🎅
Kids will enjoy:
🎨 Christmas crafts
🎅 A visit from Santa
🍪 Cookies & ☕ hot chocolate
🔦 A Flashlight Candy Cane Hunt! 🍭
📅 Thursday, December 17
6:30–7:30 PM
📍 City Auditorium – Lower Level
🎟️ $10 | Ages 1–10
🗓️ Register by December 15
Don’t forget your flashlight! 🔦
Sign up now and join us for a night of holiday magic!
Last year, SRO Zach Hudson started a food drive competition at Washington Middle School, and the students really stepped up. This year, after moving over to the Early Learning Center and elementary schools, he decided to make the competition even bigger by adding Washington West Elementary School.
There's a new addition this year, too: a traveling trophy made out of... wait for it... food cans! Thank you to Jack Allen with Quality Trophies, Medals & More LLC for making the trophy and helping bring a little extra excitement to the competition.
We're down to the FINAL TWO DAYS, and things are heating up! The School District of Washington Food Drive Traveling Trophy is up for grabs, and every donation counts.
TWO DAYS. ONE TROPHY. ONE CHAMPION.
Will Washington West Elementary or Washington Middle School take home the trophy and bragging rights?
No matter which school comes out on top, the real winners are the families who will benefit from the generosity of these students.
A QUICK REMINDER ABOUT DONATIONS: To help maintain the safety and security of our school campuses, please send donations to school with your Washington Middle School or Washington West Elementary student. If you have a larger donation that your student cannot comfortably bring with them, please contact the school first to make arrangements for drop-off.
Let's finish strong, Blue Jays! Who's bringing home the trophy?
'Twas December first, when all through the town,
A strong northern wind came whipping aroun'.
With a crash and a bang and a thump on the ground,
A magical mailbox at the Library was found!
The children arrived and shouted with joy,
For the mailbox was waiting for each girl and boy.
With a quick look around, it was perfectly clear,
The time for Letters to Santa was finally here!
There it sat, waiting for letters to send,
The children only needed paper and pen.
So come one and all, pull up a seat,
Write down your wishes and something sweet!
Address it to Santa, Kris Kringle, or St. Nick,
Just include a stamped envelope so he can reply quick!
Santa is coming, so keep your dreams in sight.
Merry Christmas to all, and to all a good-write! 🤶🎁
Night Shift Summary 11/05/26
Two subjects were dumpster diving at the rear of a closed business on Phoenix Center Drive. They were issued a trespass warnings and sent on their way.
911 hangup on Bieker Road. Subjects were contacted and it was accidental.
Subject's dog got away from them as they got onto the elevator in the 1900 block of High Street. Dog was located and returned to owner.
Report of a subject yelling to call 911 in a white pickup truck on the parking lot of JC Penney. Subject was contacted and advised that they were just playing around. They were told they shouldn't joke about things that others could take seriously.
Subject was contacted in the 900 block of East 5th Street after refusing to leave. Subject was issued a trespass warning and sent on their way. Subject then returned to the property and was arrested.
Not ALL of our park restrooms are closing for the winter! While several locations have already closed for the season, our team is continuing to winterize and close additional facilities throughout the parks each day. All water fountains have also been shut down for the winter.
🍂 RESTROOMS CLOSED FOR THE WINTER:
Rennick Riverfront Park – Old Stalls
Optimist Park
Rotary Riverfront Trails
Burger Park
McLaughlin Park & Field
Lakeview Fields
Barklage Field
🌟 GOOD NEWS! RESTROOMS OPEN YEAR-ROUND:
Phoenix Park
Rennick Riverfront Park – NEW Family Restrooms!
Lower Level of the Amphitheater
All-Abilities Park
Farmers Market
Even though some of our facilities are taking their winter break, you can still enjoy several of our parks with year-round restroom access!
Bundle up, get outside, and enjoy Washington's parks this winter! 💚
Night Shift Summary. 11/04/26
Returned a phone call to a subject who had questions about harassment.
An informational report was taken in the area of Hwy 100 and Phoenix Center.
Officers responded to the 700 block of Fremont for a report of suspicious activity.
As the temperatures drop, several of our park restrooms have officially closed for the winter season. All water fountains have also been turned off for the season.
🚻 Restrooms Closed for Winter:
Rotary Riverfront Trails
Burger Park
McLaughlin Park & Field
Lakeview Fields
Barklage Field
🌳 Restrooms Remaining Open Year-Round:
Phoenix Park
James E. Rennick Riverfront Park – NEW Family Restrooms!
Lower Level of the Amphitheater
All-Abilities Park
Farmers Market
While some facilities take a winter break, there are still several locations available for your convenience!
Thank you for helping us keep our parks clean and enjoyable throughout every season. Stay warm, Washington! 💚
The suspect entered the business, dressed in a white McLaren hooded sweatshirt, brown work pants, black shoes, white socks on his hands, and his face covered. He displayed a weapon to the employees and demanded cash from the register. The suspect left on foot, southeast, towards the area of E. 6th Street and Locust Street.
The Washington Police Department is asking any resident or business owner in the highlighted area below with working exterior cameras to contact Detective Charles Scheer #258.
Detective Charles Scheer
cscheer@washmo.gov
636-231-4056
A stock photograph of the hooded sweatshirt worn by the suspect is also listed below.
Night Shift Summary. 11/02/26
A check the wellbeing was conducted in the 700 block of E. 5th St.
A 2 vehicle accident was investigated in the area of Hwy 100 and A Roy Dr.
A dog was taken into custody in the area of High and Roberts St.
A subject was arrested for Domestic assault and resisting arrest in the area of Hwy 100 and Bieker Rd.
A peace disturbance was investigated in the 100 block of E. 2nd St.
A subject in the 1900 block of High St. requested law enforcement assistance.
All subjects arrested are innocent until proven guilty.
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Night Shift Summary 11/01/2026
Non-injury traffic crash on Highway 47 at Highway 100.
Peace disturbance in the 1400 block of East 5th Street. Unable to locate the cause of the noise.
Subject causing a disturbance in the 900 block of East 5th Street. Subject left the area prior to our arrival.
Alarm on Terry Lane. Accidental.
Day Shift Summary. 11/1/26:
A private property motor vehicle crash occurred in the area of Washington Crossing.
A crisis intervention report was completed in the area of Wildey Way.
Assisted WFD with an alarm in the area of Tiemann Dr.
Stealing was reported in the 2300 block of Fiddlers Close Rd.
Officers responded to an alarm sounding in the area of Mike Alan Dr.
A peace disturbance was reported in the area of Parkside Dr.
Day Shift Summary. 10/31/26:
Officers responded to an alarm sounding in the 800 block of Camp St.
Stealing was reported in the 1700 block of A Roy Dr.
Hazards were reported in the area of Hwy 100 and Jefferson St.
Suspicious activity was reported in the 500 block of W. 2nd St.
A peace disturbance was reported in the area of Burnside St.
A domestic occurred in the 100 block of Stafford St.
Day Shift Summary. 10/30/26:
Open door reported in the 800 block of W. 5th St.
A motor vehicle crash occurred in the area of Hwy 100 and Vossbrink Dr.
A peace disturbance was reported in the area of Phoenix Center.
A male and female were arrested for stealing in the 1700 block of A Roy Dr.
A suspicious person was reported in the 1000 block of E. 5th St.
A check the well-being was conducted in the 700 block of W. 2nd St.
A stray dog was picked up and transported to the Humane Society.
ARRESTS DO NOT IMPLY GUILT
Night Shift Summary 10/31/2026
Non-injury traffic crash in the 300 block of Market Street.
Non-injury traffic crash on Jasonridge Drive.
Subject called stating he was following a vehicle that he believed tried to steal from his business in the county. He gave a description of the truck and we attempted to locate but were unsuccessful. He contacted Franklin County to make a report.
Report of subjects causing a disturbance in the 300 block of West Front Street. Subjects were asked to leave and were trespassed per management.
Assisted a motorist at Highway 47 and East 5th Street. Subject was able to get their car going.
Subject was stopped for a traffic violation on Highway A near Highway 100. Subject was found to have a suspended driving privilege and outstanding warrants. Subject was arrested.
Subject was stopped for a traffic violation near West 4th Street and Elm Street. Subject was found to have a suspended driving privilege and was intoxicated. Subject was arrested.
Alarm in the 900 block of Don Avenue. Accidental due to time change.
