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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

Shift Summary - Nights 6/10/24 An open door was reported in the 600 block of Cedar St. A check the well being was conducted in the area of the Washington Bridge. A check the well being was conducted in the 500 block of W. 2nd St. Officers responded to an alarm sounding in the area of Oak St. and Front St. A check the well being was conducted in the 6700 block of Hwy 100. Found property was located in the 1700 block of A Roy Dr. Hazards were reported in the 800 block of E. 6th St. Assisted EMS with a sick case in the 300 block of Elm St.

Property damage to a vehicle reported in the 1300 block of Jefferson Street. Stolen debit card reported in the 400 block of Grand Avenue. Forgery reported in the 300 block of Jefferson Street. Drivers license reported in the 500 block of Front Street. It was returned to owner. 2 fake 20 dollar bills used on Washington Crossing. Assault reported on the parking lot of Washington Square. Individuals were separated and went their own way.

Starting on Monday, June 24, the Agnes Nolting Aquatic Center will be hosting its Junior Lifeguard Training for kids ages 11-16. This informative course will cover the basic skills to become a lifeguard in the future. This course is taught by Midwest Pool Management (MPM) and is $88. The final day for registration is Thursday, June 20.

Shift Summary Days 06/09/24 Officers responded to a peace disturbance in the area of International and 9th St. Officers responded to a peace disturbance in the 900 block of E. 9th St. A motor vehicle accident was reported in the area of Hwy 47 and Washington Crossing. A peace disturbance was reported in the area of the 800 block of E. 8th St. Officers responded to an alarm sounding in the 2300 block of Stonecrest Dr. A subject was taken into custody for stealing in the 1700 block of A Roy Dr. Assisted another agency in the 700 block of Fulton St.

WFD call summary June 2-8 6/02: mutual aid, New Haven-Berger wires, W. Front St. vehicle accident, Hwy 100 6/03: wires, E. 5th St. 6/04: vehicle accident, Hwy 100 mutual aid, New Haven-Berger 6/06: alarm, Marbach Dr. wires, W. 5th St. 6/07: mutual aid, Boles alarm, Watermann Dr. alarm, Phoenix Ctr. Dr. vehicle accident, Hwy 47 alarm, Washington Crossing 6/08: vehicle accident, Hwy A alarm, High St. Professional Volunteer Service since 1852 #wfd #volunteerfiredepartment #washmo

Due to the air temperature, the pool will not open until 1:30 p.m. today, June 9. Thank you!

This good girl was found tonight on East 11th Street. She misses her family and wants to go home. We could not locate a microchip on her. Please contact WPD at 636-390-1050 if this is your pet or if you know who she belongs to.

Shift Summary Days - 06/07/24 A property damage to a vehicle was reported in the area of Southwinds. A subject was taken into protective custody and transported to a hospital for a psychological evaluation in the 500 block of W. 5th St. Officers responded to the 400 block of Front St. for an animal complaint. A peace disturbance was reported in the 1200 block of Caroline Dr. Assisted EMS in the 200 block of Grand Ave. Officers responded to the 1700 block of Heritage Hills for a report of stealing. A suspicious vehicle was reported in the 700 block of E. 1st St. Assisted another law enforcement agency at Hwy A and Steutermann Rd. A check the well being was conducted in the 400 block of Fair St. Assisted the Fire Department in the 3100 block of Phoenix Center Dr. Officers responded and investigated a motor vehicle accident in the area of Hwy 47 and 14th St.

We are so excited to be back in 2024! Mark your calendars for Saturday, September 14, from 10-5 p.m., and join us in Downtown Washington at the Washington Public Library! Planning is underway, and we'll have our full programming schedule released in the coming months!!

Tomorrow is Family Health and Fitness Day, get outside with your family and "Get Fit". Use one of the many trails or parks that Washington has to offer. There are so many ways to enjoy Family Health and Fitness Day, how will your family "Get Fit"?

Along with the recent renovations in Lafayette Plaza we want to give a big thank you to Neil Zeitzmann for renovating the bird house as well. It is a complete rebuild of the old bird house taking 35 hours to complete. Using the old bird house as a template he was able to create the new one using western red cedar. The only salvageable parts were the metal strip on top and the bracket on the bottom which he incorporated into the new piece. Using a jewel saw and scroll saw he was able to create the intricate features on the birdhouse. We would like to again thank Neil Zeitzmann for his beautiful birdhouse that will be located in Lafayette Plaza.

They changed the world. Thank you.

Day Shift Summary 06/05/2024 Junk violation in the 700 block of West 6th Street. Non-injury traffic crash on Phoenix Center Drive. Subject was contacted in the area of A. Roy Drive because someone was concerned with them lying in the grass. Subject was fine, but was found to have outstanding warrants and was arrested. Leaving the scene crash reported in the 2000 block of Anniston Drive. Stealing reported in the 4700 block of South Point Road.

In remembrance of the courage and sacrifice of those who fought to restore freedom on the beaches of Normandy 80 years ago today.

Training around Borgia Grade School tonight-there will be some temporary street closures in the area.