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Ahmed A. Jouan, 44, of 1515 Stone Creek Dr. for Operating Vehicle with Suspended Registration at 12th and Elm. NTA 145Christopher M. Will, 27, of 1013 Adams for Violation of Pre Trial Release at the ACJ. Lodged 130/161Tiffany E. Turner, 48, of 1814 Spring St for Adams Co warrant Violation of Order of Protection at…
Read Full Article QUINCY — Christ Lutheran Church has changed the date and time of its annual indoor garage sale. It now will be from 7 a.m. to noon on Saturday, May 18, at the church. The original date of April 27 was canceled. A bake sale featuring homemade baked goods will accompany the sale. The church, 333…
Read Full Article QUINCY — Brendan Shea is returning to Quincy Community Theatre as the education director starting June 1. In a press release, Shea said, “There are so many more stories left for us to tell together on the QCT stage. To say that I’m excited to reunite with our amazing students is a serious understatement. In my…
Read Full Article QUINCY — St. Francis Solanus will hold its last party of the spring season from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Thursday, May 2, at the St. Francis Parish Center. Entrance to the center is between 17th and 18th streets on Elm. Doors open at 10:30 a.m. In addition to games, multiple raffles will also…
Read Full Article Justin C Cowan, 50, Quincy for FTA fighting in the 400 block of South Front. Lodged 102/144Michael A. Morton, 26, Fowler for FTA improper use of title/registration at 20th and Broadway. Lodged 120Chanceler J. Richmiller, 21, 626 N. 30th St. for Speeding at N. 22nd St. and Locust St. 122Paula M. Crowe, 64, of Maywood,…
Read Full Article Blessing Hospital A girl was born to Tommy and Mariah Rice of Quincy at 6:58 p.m. April 10, 2024.A girl was born to Tommy and Mariah Rice of Quincy at 7:04 p.m. April 10, 2024.A girl was born to Jack Sibley and Brianna Ruble of Pittsfield at 7:26 a.m. April 13, 2024.A boy was born…
Read Full Article QUINCY — The Quincy Family YMCA recently announced several key leadership transitions within its organization. Kristen Lay, formerly director of business operations, will now serve as the director of marketing and development while also overseeing human resources. Her expertise in operational management, coupled with her strategic vision, is expected to bolster marketing and development efforts.…
Read Full Article QUINCY — The Adams County Sheriff’s Department received several reports of vehicles stolen or broken into during this past weekend. The first incidents were first reported early Saturday, April 20, and other incidents were reported throughout the weekend into the early morning of Monday, April 22. Adams County Sheriff Tony Grootens said in a press…
Read Full Article QUINCY — Garrick Batley of IPI Wealth Management, 420 Maine, was honored with the Rising Professional Award by Kansas State University on March 28. This award acknowledges the contributions of a graduate in the early stages of their career, recognizing their significant achievements in various professional domains. The Rising Professional Award is bestowed upon people…
Read Full Article QUINCY — Blessing Health board-certified and fellowship-trained orthopedic surgeon Dr. Darr Leutz will demonstrate the latest in knee replacement technology at a free public open house on Wednesday, April 24 at the Blessing Health Center, 4800 Maine. People can choose to attend the Velys demonstration open house between the hours of 11:30 a.m. to 1:30…
Read Full Article Corey T. Haynes, 44, 2046 Sycamore St. for Disorderly Conduct on 04/15/2024 at 2050 Sycamore St. NTA 179Jonathan M. Sultzman, 38, Quincy for Possession of Meth less than 5 grams at N. 6th St. and Oak St. NTA 148Kelsie L. Deege, 22, 5130 W. Paradise Ln. for Failure to Reduce Speed at N. 32nd St.…
Read Full Article Lethan B. Schuette, 18, of Quincy for possession of liquor by a minor and interfering at 22nd and Monroe. NTA 102/144Leeroy L. Guerra, 24, of Elsa, Texas for speeding at 18th and Quintron Way. NTA 124Kyle D. Hinkamper, 22, of Quincy for speeding at 18th and Hollister Whitney Parkway. NTA 124Mason R. Landwehr, 19, of…
Read Full Article QUINCY — Senior students representing the Blessing-Rieman College of Nursing and Health Sciences Radiologic Technology program won second place during the Scholar Bowl competition held at the Illinois State Society of Radiologic Technology conference. Eleven teams competed, answering questions about the science of radiologic technology. Members of the senior Blessing Radiologic Technology class are Mason…
Read Full Article QUINCY — Spring weather might inspire you to get started on home improvement projects you couldn’t complete during the winter months. Hiring the right contractor is one of the most important things you can do to make sure your project goes smoothly. BBB commonly receives reports from consumers who paid a deposit for home improvement…
Read Full Article Cassandra K. Bower, 32, LaPrairie for Improper Use of Registration at 22nd and Broadway. NTA 180Christopher S. Snyder, 22, 1528 Sycamore for suspended registration, uninsured motor vehicle. NTAOleg NMI Kharebov, 30, Philadelphia, Pa., for improper lane usage. PTC
Read Full Article QUINCY — In celebration of Social Justice Week, Quincy University will be the host of the Black History 101 Mobile Museum on Monday, April 22, in Pepsi Arena in the QU Health and Fitness Center, 18th and Oak. The Black History 101 Mobile Museum will be open to the public at 10 a.m. Lectures will…
Read Full Article QUINCY — A first-of-its-kind medical procedure in Illinois was performed at Blessing Hospital in Quincy on Friday, April 12. The minimally invasive ultrasound procedure is called Renal Denervation (RDN). It is intended for people living with uncontrolled high blood pressure. In addition to being the first ultrasound RDN procedure of its kind in Illinois, the…
Read Full Article QUINCY — The Adams County CEO (Creating Entrepreneurial Opportunities) Class of 2024 will hold its end-of-the-year tradeshow from 3 to 5 p.m. on Sunday, April 21, at The Salvation Army Kroc Center, 405 Vermont. The open house-style event is free and open to the public. CEO students will be showcasing their personal businesses each started…
Read Full Article QUINCY — Lisa Connell looked around the room, and took a deep breath. “We’re always busy at this show,” she said. “It’s always just a great show.” Connell was in Quincy on Thursday representing Shullsburg (Wis.) Creamery — where curd is the word — and was one of the busy vendors at the annual spring…
Read Full Article Zachary V. Tate, 33, Hannibal, Mo., FTA-DUI. Lodged 110Aaron D. Horton, 36, Homeless for Domestic Battery. Lodged 132Joseph P. Meyer, 38, Quincy for Stealing. NTA 104Kathy L. Powell, 69, Quincy for Malicious Mischief. NTA 113Briana Foster, 33, Quincy for FTA Obstructing and Theft. Lodged 108
Read Full Article QUINCY — A former employee at St. Peter School in Quincy was arrested Tuesday in Alabama. The Quincy Police Department began an investigation in May 2023 into the theft of several thousand dollars that occurred at St. Peter School. As part of that investigation, a warrant was issued for Kim L. Sandegren, 29, who lived…
Read Full Article QUINCY — Quincy University’s Gray Gallery in Brenner Library will be the site of the annual Baccalaureate-Senior Retrospective through May 10, with an artist reception to be held from 3:30 to 5 p.m. on Friday, April 19. This exhibit is free and open to the public. This one-person exhibition presented by senior Elizabeth Cook of…
Read Full Article The next consolidated election in Illinois — where citizens vote in races for city government, school boards and park boards — will be on April 1, 2025. Boy, if there’s not a joke to be had somewhere in there. Former Quincy alderman Dan Brink was the first candidate to officially declare his intention to run…
Read Full Article QUINCY — The attorney for a Quincy man, believed to have set fire to the apartment complex in which he was living, filed a motion for an affirmative defense on Wednesday. Public Defender John Citro filed the motion Wednesday morning in the Adams County Circuit Clerk’s office on behalf of Joseph Lindsay, 25. Lindsay and…
Read Full Article QUINCY — Brian Holzgrafe exited the U.S. Courthouse in Springfield last Thursday to a sight that brought him to tears. “My wife and I drove away seeing an angel in the sky with the sunset and we just praised God that we were heard,” Holzgrafe said. “We were thankful we were heard.” Seven years after…
Read Full Article Courtni Saxbury, 44, Quincy for criminal damage to vehicle. NTA 136Gabriel Vargas Mata, 53, 2237 Maine St. for failure to reduce speed to avoid a crash at 36th and Broadway. NTA 122Jerrill Humphrey, 38, Quincy on a warrant for domestic battery. Lodged 179/136Seleana A. Stead, 50, 433 N. 7th for Burglary at 337 S. 7th…
Read Full Article QUINCY — A seventh person was arrested Wednesday in connection to the shooting death of a 16-year-old female in October 2023. A 17-year-old male juvenile wanted for conspiracy to commit armed robbery in relation to the shooting death, along with several other outstanding Adams County warrants, was found by officers with the Quincy Police Department…
Read Full Article QUINCY — Quincy University will hold its Legal Hall of Fame induction ceremony Saturday, April 20 in the Pete Brown Mock Trial Room in the Center for Legal Studies on QU’s main campus, 1800 College. This year’s inductees are Maria Bocanegra, Class of 2004, Richard Schulte, Class of 1991, and the 2005 mock trial team.…
Read Full Article QUINCY — The Quincy YMCA, 3101 Maine, will be the host of Healthy Kids Day at 10:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m. on Saturday, April 20. Free activities will be held in the activity room and on the baseball field. Activities scheduled on the baseball field include: Activities scheduled in the activity room are:
Read Full Article Corey E. Gaebel, 37, 1528 Jackson for Domestic Battery & Aggravated Battery at 1528 Jackson St. Lodged 185Kaleb A. Ulrich, 25, of Quincy for Operating Uninsured Motor Vehicle at 18th & Elm St. 120Gerald R. Fenton, 48, Shelbina, Mo., for Expired Registration at 36th & Holiday Dr. 134Jeffrey Hall reported his 2020 Ford was entered…
Read Full Article QUINCY — Quincy High School’s theatre department will close the school year with the zany farce, “Deceiving Granny.” The plot is centered around newlyweds Sam and Margaret Howard. The couple discover they are in line to inherit $3.5 million from his great-grandmother whom he has never met, but before she is willing to add them…
Read Full Article Buddy R. Baker, 46, last known address in the 1200 block of Horne in Quincy, is wanted by the Adams County Sheriff’s Department for unlawful possession of a stolen vehicle. Baker is 6 foot, 1 inch tall and weighs 245 pounds. He is bald and has brown eyes. If you know where he can be…
Read Full Article Blessing Hospital A girl was born to Cory Brown and Rachel Zellerman of Quincy at 9:44 a.m. April 2, 2024.A girl was born to Jeffrey Bainter and Alexandra Martin of Barry at 3:29 p.m. April 2, 2024.Twin boys were born to Gabrielle Miller of Quincy at 4:11 p.m. and 4:26 p.m. April 2, 2024.A girl…
Read Full Article QUINCY — The Friends of the Log Cabins (FLC) Association board has scheduled a cleanup day in the Log Cabin Village, on Quinsippi Island Park accessed via All America Park, from 8 a.m. to noon on Saturday, April 20. Plans are to clean the cobwebs and dust from the log cabins and the log church. Volunteers…
Read Full Article QUINCY — The vote for a new Tax Increment Financing district on Quincy’s south side is scheduled for next week and the public relations push by supporters continued at Monday night’s City Council meeting. The heads of the Great River Economic Development Foundation, Quincy Area Chamber of Commerce and The District were among those who…
Read Full Article QUINCY — The Lincoln-Douglas Debate Museum, 128 N. Fifth, will be the site of a History Happy Hour at 5:30 p.m. Thursday. “Tides of Freedom” will feature speaker J. Matthew Ward, a visiting assistant professor of history at Quincy University. The doors will open at 5 p.m., and a mini reception will follow. There will…
Read Full Article QUINCY — Local nonprofits looking to build their programming, expand their mission and better their communities are invited to apply for grant funding through the Community Foundation Serving West Central Illinois and Northeast Missouri’s annual community grant program. The deadline to submit grant applications is 11:59 p.m. on Wednesday, May 1. Grants totaling more than…
Read Full Article QUINCY — Quincy University will be the host of the seventh annual Academic Symposium Wednesday through Friday, April 17-19, at the Connie Niemann Center for Music in the south auditorium on the QU North Campus, 1700 Seminary Road. Students will present original research April 17 and April 18 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Multiple…
Read Full Article Tyrica S. Humphrey, 29, 830 Cherry for Driving While License Suspended at 5th & Locust. 161Joshua D. Hutcherson, 36, 421 Hampshire for FTA Aggravated Battery at 421 Hampshire. Lodged 112Tara Cole, 49, 1220 N. 5th for Petition to Revoke Probation-Aggravated DUI at 1220 N. 5th. Lodged 147Kaiser D. Rost, 18, 918 1/2 Jersey for Suspended…
Read Full Article SPRINGFIELD – A mining truck manufactured by Komatsu was crowned the winner of the 2024 “Makers Madness” contest, earning the title of “the coolest thing made in Illinois” at the Governor’s Mansion Wednesday. The truck was one of more than 200 entries in the fifth annual contest hosted by the Illinois Manufacturers’ Association and sponsored…
Read Full Article QUINCY — Prescription opioids were involved in more than 263,000 overdose deaths in the U.S. from 1999 to 2020. Opioid manufacturers and distributors offered a “master settlement” in 2021 to resolve lawsuits brought against them for false marketing and commercial distribution as non-habit-forming medicines. The total opioid settlement funds obligated to states, counties and cities…
Read Full Article QUINCY — The Quincy Symphony Orchestra Chorus and Youth Chorus join with choirs from Quincy University, Culver-Stockton College and John Wood Community College to present the epic Carmina Burana at 7:30 p.m. Saturday, April 20, at Quincy Junior High School. Soloists Alfonzo Cooper, tenor, Gina Galati, soprano, and Ricardo Herrera, baritone, accompany the ensemble to…
Read Full Article Margaret H. Arrowood, 77, stop sign violation. PTCJoseph P. Meyer, 38, 818 N. 12th, Stalking and Criminal Trespass. Lodged 108Taylor A.R. Ridgeway, 30, 1019 1/2 Washington, no insurance at 12th and Jefferson. NTA 113Jennifer S. Ketcham, 61, of Quincy for Residential Burglary at 2511 W. Valley View. NTA 112Athonis C. Taylor, 18, Springfield for FTA…
Read Full Article QUINCY — Special Olympics Illinois Region H will hold an interest meeting and bowling event for potential athletes and their families at 1 p.m. Saturday, April 13, at the Tangerine Bowl, 3530 Maine. This free outreach event will be an opportunity for potential athletes to enjoy bowling and food and to interact with existing Quincy-area…
Read Full Article Jeremy T. Groves, 37, 1100 State for Driving Under the Influence and No Valid Driver’s License at 1852 Broadway. 132Joseph P. Evans, 38, 818 N. 12th f0ro Stealing at 923 N. 12th. 124Zaine H. Williams, 24, 336 S. 12th, Apt B for Criminal Damage at 1213 Vermont. 134Riley D. Jones, 23, of Quincy for Speeding…
Read Full Article QUINCY — The Historical Society of Quincy and Adams County will present a program by popular author and speaker Tom Emery at 2 p.m. on Sunday, April 14, at the Quincy Senior and Family Resource Center, 639 York. Emery is a freelance writer and historical researcher from Carlinville who has earned 15 awards from the…
Read Full Article ADAMS COUNTY, Ill. — United Way of Adams County Community Building Council Poverty Team has established a new resource to coincide with Financial Literacy Month. The website serves as a centralized hub for access to financial literacy classes, guidance and other essential local resources. National Financial Literacy Month is celebrated in April and is a…
Read Full Article Ian D. Barksdale III, 19, 1302 N. 8th St. for FTA OV Fighting. Lodged 125/169Jeremiah D. Engle, 27, 709 Jackson St. for Squealing Tires at 801 Bonansinga Dr. 136Roldan H. Johnson Jr., 18, 1236 N. 26th St. for No Valid DL at N. 36th St. and Melodie Ln. NTA 122
Read Full Article QUINCY — Muddy River Opera will hold a public performance of its children’s opera from 7 to 8 p.m. on Friday, April 19, at Luther Memorial Church. The ensemble also will tour local elementary schools. All performances are free with donations appreciated. The performance will be an operatic version of the children’s literary classic “Pinocchio”…
Read Full Article Rylee S. Platt, 22, 435 N. 30th for DUI, Operating Uninsured Vehicle and Improper Lane Usage at 14th and Spruce. NTA 161James M. Meredith, 30, for Criminal Trespass to Building at 2731 Broadway. 184Ashtin C. Boden, 25, 2125 S. 8th for Suspended Registration at 12th & Jefferson. 184Ricky L. Willing, 64, 2015 Adams for FTA…
Read Full Article QUINCY — St. Francis Solanus School will present its spring play, “Oz,” at 7 p.m. on Friday and Saturday, May 3-4, at the school, 1720 College Ave. Admission is by free will donation. The play is being directed by Jane Ann Petty. Those attending the play should enter the school through the College Avenue doors.
Read Full Article Lost your wallet? Can't find your purse? Missing a briefcase? Quincy Police Department might have it
QUINCY — The following items have been recovered by the Quincy Police Department. To inquire about any of the property, call the QPD Evidence Department at 217-228-4489, and refer to the ID number when calling. First Notice Recovered Property Description Date ID# Purple Wallet belonging to Melody Schulian 3-8-24 05097 Briefcase belonging to D. Denny…
Read Full Article QUINCY — Quincy University welcomes alumna Teresa Kettelkamp (Class of 1974) as the featured speaker at the president’s leadership breakfast hosted by QU President Brian McGee from 7:30 to 8:30 a.m. on Thursday, April 25, in the QU Cafeteria, 18th and Lind. Kettelkamp was the first female to attain the rank of Colonel with the…
Read Full Article 8te Open, a Southern Kitchen, is located at 6th and Maine in Quincy and is our featured restaurant on today’s Taste of the Town, brought to you by SEE Quincy, the Quincy Convention and Visitors Bureau.
Read Full Article Ernest Douglas, 27, of Quincy for FTA Contempt of Court and FTA Trespassing. 108Brandon Lewis-Cain, 27, of Quincy for Theft Under $500. 108Louis T. Peer, 38, of Quincy for Operate Uninsured, DWLS, Disregard Stop Sign. 126Jerrill L. Humphrey, 38, of Quincy for Stealing at 433 N. 7th St. NTA 113Matthew C. Schroder, 38, of Quincy…
Read Full Article QUINCY — Kayak Quincy has launched self-checkout kayak rentals on the Quincy Riverfront. SeeQuincy has partnered with the Quincy Park District and the City of Quincy to bring a new kayak rental program to the Quincy community and its visitors. Kayak Quincy is the only program of its kind in the Quincy area and offers…
Read Full Article QUINCY — Quincy Police Department officers responded at around 11:15 p.m. Monday to the report of a shots fired call in the 700 block of South 14th, and an officer located a single shell casing on the scene. During the investigation, officers interviewed several people who reportedly heard only one gunshot. No injuries were reported.…
Read Full Article Zaine H. Williams, 24, of Quincy for Criminal Damage to Property over $500 in the 1200-1400 block of Hampshire & 1213 Vermont St. 134Ted A. McGlaughlin, 32, of Quincy for FTA – Violation of an Order of Protection at 822 Spring St. 112Gerry L. Turner, 75, of Quincy for Improper Left Turn/On-Coming Traffic at 24th…
Read Full Article QUINCY — Adams County Sheriff Tony Grootens is asking to speak with people with information about a shots fired report from early Monday morning. Deputies with the Adams County Sheriff’s Department were dispatched at approximately 12:03 a.m. Monday, April 8, to the 1200 block of Hamann Lane for a report of shots fired. Deputies eventually located…
Read Full Article QUINCY — Shoshana Canali will serve as guest director for the Quincy Community Theatre’s upcoming production of Lost Girl from June 13-16. Auditions for student actors will be held April 29-30. Canali is a director based out of New York City with experience directing, teaching and coaching throughout the United States (Westchester Sandbox Theater, Denise…
Read Full Article QUINCY — Aly Young, a student at Quincy Notre Dame High School, has been named the Quincy Service Club’s Leonard Biallas Youth of the Year award and will receive a $2,500 scholarship. The club, in conjunction with principals and counselors from Quincy Notre Dame and Quincy High School, annually selects six students for the “Youth…
Read Full Article Carter L. Kramer, last known address in the 2500 block of Bonansinga Drive, Quincy, is wanted by the Adams County Sheriff’s Department for robbery. Kramer is 5-foot-10 tall and 200 pounds with reddish brown hair and hazel eyes. If you know where he can be found, call the Quincy Regional Crime Stoppers Hotline at 217-228-4474.…
Read Full Article Erin L. McMullen, 19, 717 S. 16th St., Improper Lane Usage and Failure to Report an Accident at 908 Ohio St. NTA 102Kimberly D. Gooding, 51, 723 Jackson St., Shoplifting at 5211 Broadway St. NTA 122Autumn W. Maynard, 22, 924 S. 11th St., Failure to Yield at S. 12th St. and Harrison St.Demari D Wilson…
Read Full Article As you and your family plan for warmer weather and all the summer fun that comes with it, make sure you vet potential summer camps for your kids carefully. Summer camp is a safe environment for kids to develop social skills, grow a bit of independence and experience the outdoors. At a top-quality camp, parents…
Read Full Article QUINCY — Quincy University’s Kappa Lambda Rho chapter of the Lambda Pi Eta national communication honor society recently recognized graduates and new members. Graduation honor cords were presented to seniors Wesley Shelor (president) of Plymouth, Kai Grover of Chicago and Jack Weis of Fenton, Mo. Weis and Grover were inducted as new members. Four juniors…
Read Full Article QUINCY — People interested in taking charge of their health are invited to the Blessing Health and Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Illinois’ free colorectal cancer awareness and wellness event in the Meadows Room at Quincy’s Kroc Center from 4 to 7 p.m. on Tuesday, April 9. The Awareness and Wellness Event will feature…
Read Full Article Scotty Riggs, 65, of Quincy for Failure to Reduce Speed. 182Crystal McGlasson, 50, of Quincy for Improper Lane Usage. 122Benjamin Miller, 28, 915 Ann Ave. Rear St., Louis, Mo., for failure to obey stop sign at HWY 24 and Kochs Lane. NTA 136Rex E. Derksen, 38, Homeless for Trespassing at 401 Cherry. 146Michael R. Gordon,…
Read Full Article CARTHAGE, Ill. — Memorial Hospital recently participated in the donation of vital medical equipment to two significant hospital projects in Kenya. This charitable effort was facilitated by insights from Memorial Hospital’s colleagues at Quincy Medical Group and Bishop E.L. Warren, senior pastor of the Cathedral of Worship in Quincy. One of the projects taking place…
Read Full Article Sophia C. Roberts, 18, of 1419 Winsor Dr. for Expired Registration at 48th and Broadway. NTA 104Zachary Holt, 32, of Quincy for Speeding. 124Timothy Fraise, 57, of West Burlington, Iowa for Speeding. 124Dianne Sutter, 59, of Taylor, Mo., for Failure to Yield. 128Kyle Goldrick, 28, of Canton, Mo., for Speeding. 122Amber Perrine, 49, of Quincy…
Read Full Article Blessing Hospital A boy was born to Dylan and Jill Oberling of Quincy at 4:16 a.m. Mar. 22, 2024.A boy was born to Lucas and Katelyn Booher of Liberty at 11:29 a.m. Mar. 22, 2024.A girl was born to Austin and Chelsea Weitnauer of Quincy at 6:07 a.m. Mar. 23, 2024.A boy was born to…
Read Full Article Morgan E. Loos, 18, of Payson for Disregard Stop Sign at 18th and Madison. NTA 126Reagan E. Call, 20, of 4210 Ellington for Failure to Yield Left Turn and Operating Uninsured Motor Vehicle at 24th and Northbrook Rd. NTA 101Michelle K. Catron, 54, of 513 Hampshire for Trespassing at 225 North 5th. NTA 128Melissa M.…
Read Full Article QUINCY — The Gem City Kiwanis Club Foundation of Quincy is accepting applications for grant money to be awarded in 2024 from the foundation. The grant money distributed is to be used to benefit youths and/or youths and adults working together for the betterment of the community. The grant money is to provide enrichment of…
Read Full Article QUINCY — The Kroc Center’s Upscale Garage Sale will be from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Saturday, April 6, in the gymnasium and The Meadows banquet rooms at The Kroc Center. In a press release, operations program coordinator Brooke Wade said, “Unlike in a traditional garage sale environment, attendees won’t have to worry about…
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