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Upper Arlington honors state‑champion Golden Bears, names firefighter and EMS award winners
Summary
City council presented a proclamation honoring the Upper Arlington High School girls water polo team’s 2025 state championship and presented service awards to firefighter Pat Arnett and firefighter‑paramedic Mike Jividen for outstanding service.
Upper Arlington city council recognized the Upper Arlington High School girls water polo team for winning the 2025 Ohio state championship and presented service awards to local firefighters and EMS personnel during the meeting.
Council read a resolution commemorating the team’s 13‑10 double‑overtime victory in the state final and noted the championship as the program’s sixth state title in seven years. After the council presentation, Ashley, who identified herself as the team’s head coach, said she appreciated the recognition and summarized the season and the program’s prospects.
The council also presented the 2025 Firefighter of the Year award to Pat Arnett, noting his service since 2017, his roles as firefighter, paramedic and hazardous‑materials technician, and his military service. Presenters praised Arnett’s commitment and noted a project to preserve the fire division’s history.
Heidi Munz presented the Mary E. Fontana EMS Distinguished Service Award to firefighter‑paramedic Mike Jividen, emphasizing that the award is peer‑selected and citing his medical assessment skills and de‑escalation work; staff said Jividen serves on the central Ohio strike team and the mental health peer support team.
Council offered congratulations to all honorees and thanked their families and colleagues for their service.
