Firefighters, peace officers and emergency medical personnel from a six-county area were honored Saturday, October 17 for their service to their communities. Chief Garver was selected as the Perry County Officer of the Year. Other Perry County public safety winners included Curt Bragg, firefighter, Corning Fire Chief and Al Laese, EMS, Captain Roseville Fire Department. 

The event was held by the Secrest Auditorium and the City of Zanesville in partnership with Mid-East Adult Center for Education. The Public Safety Awareness Day awards were followed by Danielle Peck in concert.