The Waverly Police Department urges drivers to watch for deer on roadways this time of year.  Deer breeding season begins this time of year and puts them on the move, especially in the dawn and dusk hours, leading to more collisions.  Deer collisions can occur anywhere, even on city streets. WPD offers the following tips: Whenever you see deer cross the road, expect more to follow. Many times, the second or third deer crossing becomes the one that motorists hit. Be attentive;...

Nightmare on Main Street – Haunted House           The Department of Public Safety will be operating a Hauted House, “A Nightmare on Main St.”, on October 21, 22, 28 and 29 from 6pm – 11pm in the old Walmart building next to Fred’s.  All proceeds will go to the Citizens Police Academy Alumni Association to be used for future community events. WDPS Sgt. Devin Elliott and Officer Shaun Wilson are in charge of designing the haunted house. Elliott describes...

The Waverly Department of Public Safety-Police and Fire is accepting applications for the position of Public Safety Officer (Police Officer). The Department of Public Safety is a 24 hour full service Police and Fire Department. Because of the unique mission of the department, Public Safety Officers are required to perform both law enforcement and firefighting duties. All Public Safety Officers are required to complete the Basic Police Academy and Basic Fire Academy. Public Safety Officers are...