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Monday, March 04, 2013  There is a move underway to try and get a group of first responders based in Hamilton Illinois to assist the Hancock County Ambulance Service.

Tuesday, January 29, 2013  Learn where you can end up if your not living heart healthy.

Tuesday, December 18, 2012  A partnership between Blessing Hospital and John Wood Community College now has national accreditation.

Thursday, November 01, 2012  Voters will decide on Tuesday whether or not to increase the current ambulance service tax levy in Hancock County Illinois.

Thursday, August 23, 2012  Medical Alert Tattoos are a new trend for notifying health care providers of serious conditions.

Tuesday, July 31, 2012  Referendum planned for November ballot to raise the ambulance service property tax rates.

Monday, July 02, 2012  Hancock County EMS coordinator will now report directly to the county's Health and Miscellaneous Committee.

Tuesday, June 05, 2012  More problems cited at Hancock County Ambulance Service.

Tuesday, May 22, 2012  Update: Still no decision reached on Hancock County ambulance question

Tuesday, February 07, 2012  Hancock County's ambulance service was placed on a plan of correction the day after the fatal Hamilton fire in January.

Monday, January 30, 2012  Hannibal LaGrange University says they're introducing an A.A. degree in EMS and the chief of the Marion County Missouri Ambulance District says there is a need for more EMT's and paramedics.

Thursday, March 17, 2011  Good news from the Adams County EMS. Response times are getting quicker.

Tuesday, January 11, 2011  The Adams County Board approved a new tentative contract with paramedics and EMT's.

Saturday, August 21, 2010  Paramedics and firefighters from across the state took part in Farm Safety Awareness Day Saturday afternoon.

Tuesday, December 15, 2009  26 employees of Manchester Tank are home after a scare at the plant Tuesday morning.