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Saturday, March 30, 2013  Raffles, hunting gear and guns were only a part of what drew in hundreds of people to the Adams County Fairgrounds Saturday.

Monday, March 18, 2013  The Fire Marshal is on site looking at what is left of the home Monday and it is likely that the cause of fire will be undetermined based upon the level of damage.

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.

Saturday, February 09, 2013  A layer of water and soot now fills the inside of O'Shea's Bar and Grill after an electrical fire swept through the second floor of the building Friday night.

Friday, February 08, 2013  O'Sheas Bar and Grill damaged by late night fire.

Friday, January 11, 2013  Update: Police arrested 55-year-old Alan L. White of Macon and filed formal charges Thursday.

Tuesday, December 04, 2012  Volunteer firefighters Lt. Mark Heidbreder and Devin Nelson entered the Von Thun home with a mission, to find a woman trapped inside.

Monday, December 03, 2012  UPDATE: A Palmyra woman is recovering at University Hospital in Columbia. A nurse on staff Monday said she is in fair condition.

Thursday, November 22, 2012  Everyone from firefighters to gas station attendants showed up for work this Thanksgiving.

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, October 11, 2012  There was a planned car accident just outside of Mission Hills Baptist Church in Palmyra Wednesday night.

Thursday, August 02, 2012  Quincy emergency responders remember their brothers and the victims in the Aurora, Colorado shootings.

Tuesday, June 12, 2012  Many noticed a heavy police presence at Baldwin school Monday, but there was no need to worry. First responders were going through an advanced training simulation.

Friday, June 01, 2012  Two semis veered off the roadway within minutes of one another on Highway 61 north of the Taylor 24/61 split.

Sunday, April 01, 2012  Ralls County taxpayers will vote on a tax levy increase Tuesday to maintain and improve their ambulance service.