It was not only the right thing to do to honor the memory of a man who gave back to the community, but the perfect means to memorialize Mike McKeehan.

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That was the general sentiment of comments Cheney Mayor Tom Trulove made Dec. 26 at the dedication of Mike McKeehan Way.

The new connector route – originally built as an extension of Simpson Parkway – joins Sixth and Washington Streets and now carries the name of the long-time Cheney teacher and tireless community leaded and City Council member who passed away suddenly July 19 at age 67.

“It’s so appropriate for him to be honored so c...