Public Works Director Steve Lehman was recognized at Tuesday night's meeting. Photo by | Braden White, LINK nky contributor

Highland Heights City Council recognized Public Works Director Steve Lehman at their meeting on Tuesday.

Lehman was recognized in celebration of Arbor Day, a holiday that takes place on April 25 that promotes planting and taking care of trees.

Each year, Highland Heights’ tree commission dedicates the award to a community member who has shown outstanding service. Over the last seven years, Lehman has helped plant over 1,000 trees with the city’s tree board. 

“Steve has been so helpful to not only the city, but also to the tree committee,” said tree commission member Ray Walsh. 

Braden White is a contributor from Cincinnati, Ohio. He currently attends Northern Kentucky University and serves as the editor-in-chief for The Northerner, NKU’s independent, student-run newspaper....