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Jeff Colemamn During the regular meeting of the Columbus City Council on Monday, Apr. 12, awards were given to citizens who exhibited service above and beyond to help their fellow citizens during Winter Storm Uri the week of Feb. 15. City council also tackled the animal problem in the city with an amendment to an ordinance. Winter Storm Service Awards Mayor Lori An Gobert presented the awards to people who were nominated by citizens for their service to others during the ice storm. Award recipients were: Beth and Billy Herchek, Columbus Community Hospital employees, Grace and Steve McCullough, Jeff Coleman, Michaela Coleman, Tony Kubicek, and Lori Olivarez Ligues. Not present to receive their award were Geraldine Streckful, CJ Cernoch, Korby Halla, and Kyle Huvar. Lana Wied received her award for her efforts with the COVID-19 clinic and vaccination program. ....
Read so far John R. Jones Citizen Reporter March 03, 2021 - 00:00 Posted in: At the Feb. 22 Columbus City Council meeting, city workers who braved the incredible cold of Winter Storm Uri were thanked. While power and water services were affected for many residents, what remained constant was the presence of city workers and officials as the course was navigated and no significant damages were reported for the City of Columbus. City government and citizens praised the city workers who they say went to extraordinary lengths to maintain the integrity of the city infrastructure. Columbus City Manager Donald Warschak, who spent countless hours on the front line with his workers during one of the most trying times for the city, was also acknowledged. ....