ELLSWORTH — Hancock County Regional Communications Center (RCC) dispatcher David Brady has been answering 911 calls, calming panicked callers and dispatching deputies, firefighters and EMTs for longer than some people have been married.

On Tuesday, the Hancock County Commissioners recognized Brady for 40 years of service to the county. The recognition was held during the board’s regular monthly meeting held via online conference platform Zoom.

“I don’t know if the building was built around him,” quipped RCC Director Bob Conary. “I know I rely on David way more than he wants me to for many things.” … READ MORE