October 2nd, 2013 (West Liberty, OH) – A Macochee EMS ambulance crew responded to a single-vehicle accident at approximately 3:30 p.m. today. The accident occurred in front of 5230 US 68 S, just south of the intersection with County Road 30, between West Liberty and Bellefontaine.

The accident involved a single pickup truck, driven by a 45-year old male resident of Alger in Hardin County. The south-bound truck, pulling a flat-bed trailer, went off the right side of the highway, and broke off a power pole, bringing down the lines. The driver then over-corrected and skidded around such that the truck wound up facing north-bound on the opposite side of the road. The truck suffered damage from the jack-knifed trailer, as well as a blown tire.

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Students practice infant CPR skills during the class

August 20th, 2013 (West Liberty, OH) – Six local residents and employees of local businesses successfully completed a community CPR training course offered by the Macochee Joint Ambulance District at the Green Hills Community in West Liberty on Tuesday. By learning potentially life-saving skills, these individuals are contributing to the safety of their community, and represent the first link in the chain of care for those suffering a cardiac emergency.

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Kroger Northern Floral Center employees receive training in First Aid skills

July 16th, 2013 (West Liberty, OH) – The West Liberty area is a safer place to live and work thanks to 11 local residents and employees who completed community safety courses offered by the Macochee Joint Ambulance District on Tuesday. Continue reading →