8/26 – 9:10 p.m. – Police received a report of a reckless driver, coming into town on East Washington Street, with one of the vehicle’s wheels being driven on its rim. The vehicle was believed to have struck a guardrail on Highway 15, in Belleville. Upon investigating the driver of the vehicle was arrested. The […]
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Camp Wild 2018
Back by popular demand! Camp Wild 2018 is a 4-week, after-school program for kids 7yrs – 14yrs that is all about nature and primitive skills. If entomology, herbology, forestry, and wildlife knowledge is interesting to them, then this is where they will want to be this fall. Set back in the woods on a homestead […]
Unwanted Guests: Invasive Insect Pests
With the end of summer approaching, homeowners may start noticing some unwanted house guests. There are a number of pests that will be looking to invade homes during the cooler months, according to University of Illinois Extension horticulture educator Andrew Holsinger. The most common are multicolored Asian lady beetles, boxelder bugs, and brown marmorated stink bugs. The south and […]
Homecoming Parade/Millstadt Police Float
The Millstadt Police Department would like to invite kids to ride on our D.A.R.E. wagon, in the parade. Kids should be at least 5 years old, and feel comfortable riding without a parent. We have a very limited amount of space, so if you have interest in participating, let us know as soon as possible. […]
Retail Theft
8/17/18 – 4:07 p.m. – Police were called to Lee’s Home Center, for a retail theft. The suspect had left the scene however, employees were able to provide a good description of the suspect and suspect vehicle, as well as provide the registration plate number of the vehicle. The police department contacted the Belleville Police […]
Driving While Suspended
8/16/18 – 7:00 p.m. – Julie N. Duggins, 23 of Millstadt, charged with Driving While Suspended & Operation Uninsured Vehicle. Incident occurred at North Jefferson Street & Mill Street.
Police Department to Hold Senior Citizen Academy
The Millstadt Police Department will be holding our Senior Citizen Police Academy this fall. The program, which is for those age 55 and older, will run six consecutive Monday evenings starting September 10th and concluding October 15th. The classes will be held from 6:00 p.m. – 8:30 p.m. at the Millstadt Community Center, 102 South […]
Fall Seeding Of Lawns
Every year somewhere in Illinois, there are conditions and situations that require the homeowner to repair or reestablish areas of the lawn. According to University of Illinois Extension horticulture educator Richard Hentschel, sometimes it is not because of lawn insects or a disease outbreak. “Conditions such as extended drought or the loss of a shade tree […]
Master Naturalist Program Begins August 29
University of Illinois Extension Master Naturalists provide leadership and educational outreach at local sites. They practice stewardship at projects throughout Madison, Monroe, and St. Clair Counties including Baebler Educational Farm, The Gardens at SIUE, and Watershed Nature Center. Master Naturalists assist with habitat construction, trail maintenance, and invasive plant removal. This active group of volunteers […]
Online Master Gardener Training Available
The University of Illinois Extension Master Gardener program will offer fall online training sessions. The online training includes topics such as botany, soils, flowers, trees, turf, fruits, vegetables, and much more. The training cost $350. Applicants receive a copy of the Illinois Master Gardener manual. Registration deadline is August 31, 2018. Following your Master Gardener training, […]
