6/23/17 – 7:02 A.M.

The Hancock Park District has a new natural resource manager. The Courier reports Robert Sams will start in his new role on July 3. He takes the place of Sarah Betts, who became the director of the Seneca County Park District in May.

Sams served as natural resource assistant under Betts and has undertaken natural resource duties since her resignation. During his 10 years with the park district, Sams also has worked as a park service ranger.

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