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There were three traffic fatalities in Hancock County in 2006; four in 2007; and now seven so far in the first five months of 2008.

Families of the fallen will remember in their own way on the final Monday of May, and the public will join in the honors with rituals around Lake County for Memorial Day 2008.

Hancock County Sheriff's authorities on Thursday identified the man killed in an agricultural accident. via Hawk Eye

U.S. Rep. Melissa Bean, D-Barrington, has announced her nominations for U.S. Military service academies. via News Sun

The Community Foundation for the Fox River Valley is accepting donations for a scholarship fund being established in the name of Stan Karnoscak, a treasured West Aurora School District art teacher who died on ... via Beacon News

“Nauvoo wants to be involved with the group in an advisory capacity. The more people involved the better. We have a good working relationship with Nauvoo and LaHarpe”

Perry Cameron of Warsaw was hired as the part-time ambulance coordinator by the Hancock County Board at their meeting Jan. via Hancock County Journal Pilot

“We had to do some upgrading to license it for First Responder use, but it is solid and it will work until we get something else. We are wanting to get the star of life painted on it”

The health and safety of residents in the Augusta and Plymouth areas has greatly improved as of Jan. via Hancock County Journal Pilot

“It will be an honor to serve my country.”

A soldier's story: Sneed hears Mayor Daley's soldier son, Patrick, 32, will ship out for duty in Afghanistan next week. via Chicago Sun-Times

After nearly two years of conflict and uncertainty, a simple action by the Hancock County board set ambulance and emergency medical services onto a new, unified path. via Daily Gate City

Imagine a outbreak of anthrax. How can help be given to residents without cause mass confusion and widespread panic? Several area agencies worked together Wednesday, Sept. via Hancock County Journal Pilot