Heroes in Lansing - 8 ordinary people awarded for thinking fast and saving lives

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As part of his Mayor's Report during the December 2, 2025, regular meeting of the Lansing Village Board, Mayor Brian Hardy presented Civilian Service Awards to eight civilians "in recognition of extraordinary action and heroism following a recent vehicular accident." School District 158 Superintendent Nathan Schilling described the scene and noted the role that eight staff and person played. Applause and certificates were awarded to Laci Boshears, Crystal Briney, Angelique Carrillo, Jean Draves, Ashley Ellis, Chantal Romero, Diana Romero, and Kristen Russell.

0:00 - Introduction by Mayor Brian Hardy, sharing his Mayor's Report at the December 2, 2025, Lansing Village Board meeting
0:55 - District 158 Superintendent Nathan Schilling provides a description of the car crash on Greenbay Avenue and the heroic response
5:23 - Lansing Police Chief Al Phillips explains the Civilian Service Award
6:00 - Principal Crystal Briney announces each hero by name
6:03 - Civilian Hero Angelique Carrillo
6:49 - Civilian Hero Ashley Ellis
7:24 - Civilian Hero Kristin Russell
7:51 - Civilian Hero Diana Romero
8:17 - Civilian Hero Jean Draves
8:46 - Civilian Hero Laci Boshears
9:17 - Civilian Hero Chantal Romero
9:55 - Civilian Hero Crystal Briney, announced by Superintendent Schilling
10:20 - Group photo of the Civilian Service Award recipients

Other business was conducted as well during the two-hour meeting, which actually included a public hearing (that was recessed), a regular meeting, and a Committee of the Whole meeting. Video of the entire meeting can be viewed at    • Heroes celebrated at Lansing Village Board...  

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