It is too easy to take 911 telecommunicators for granted because they are at the ready every day to assist people when an emergency arises, but that is not the case for Ridgeway residents Terry Simpson and Marie McGuire. They think of Warren County 911 telecommunicator Khadijah Thurman as a hero for helping to save the life of McGuire’s son on March 2.

The Monday began as a usual day, and that afternoon, all three family members were at home. Simpson was in the living room watching television when he heard a noise. He thought that… READ MORE