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City of Atchison presents ACE awards

By Brian Hagen

12/12/2024

(KAIR)--Each month, the City of Atchison recognizes one of its employees for exemplary service.

Known as the ACE of the month award, its granted to those, selected through nominations.

To close out the year of 2024, the City has named its ACE of the Year, with that honor going to a member of the City's Police Department.

Awarded the honor during last weekend's City of Atchison Christmas party was Master Patrol Officer John O' Grady.

According to a release from the City, O'Grady was recognized with the award, when presented by City Manager Mark Westhoff.

In November, the monthly award was also presented to a member of the Atchison Police Department, with 5 1/2 year employee Gregory Peterson nominated for the honor due to the actions he took upon the discovery of a burning Atchison building.

Later deemed an arson, one person was asleep inside the structure during the October morning fire, with Corporal Peterson commended for arriving quickly, utilizing his fire extinguisher, and saving the life of the person inside.

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