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QUINCY — National Cancer Survivors Day is recognized each year on the first Sunday of June to honor everybody impacted by cancer. Quincy Medical Group is inviting people to visit the QMG Cancer Institute, 3301 Broadway at the Quincy Town Center, from 9-11 a.m. on Sunday, June 6 to honor Quincy’s cancer patients and survivors.…
Read Full Article MILTON, Ill. — William H. Farnsworth, 68, of Pittsfield died Saturday when a vehicle drove off an approximately 150-foot-high bluff northeast of Milton near the Illinois River. The Pike County Sheriff’s Department received a call early Saturday evening about the crash, which was on private property. Shortly after the arrival of emergency personnel, Farnsworth, the…
Read Full Article From Chicago Tribune – SPRINGFIELD — Illinois lawmakers have ensured a hectic windup to the end of their spring session Monday, facing an agenda of high-profile issues that includes putting together a new state budget, toughened ethics rules and the future for the state’s energy policy. The legislature’s Democratic majority also was looking at moving…
Read Full Article Sandra Grawe 64, of Quincy for disobeying traffic light. 178 Shalisa N Clayton 32, of Quincy for FTA possession of a controlled substance and drug paraphernalia. 140 Donna M Rudicill 40, of MO for FTA retail theft. 173 Victor D Will 29, Homeless for felony retail theft at 520 N 24th on 5/29. Attn: 106…
Read Full Article QUINCY, Ill. — Six hits, two walks and three errors in the first three innings put the Quincy Gems in a 7-0 hole, and the Normal CornBelters went on to win 15-5 on Sunday night in a Prospect League game at QU Stadium. The loss extends Quincy’s losing streak to three after it won its…
Read Full Article NORMAL, Ill. — The Quincy Gems had the tying runs on base with two outs in the ninth inning, but Ryan Hutchinson grounded out to second for the final out in a 4-2 loss to the Clinton LumberKings in the Prospect League home opener at QU Stadium. Alex Wattermann singled with one out, moved to…
Read Full Article NORMAL, Ill. — The Quincy Gems led 4-1 entering the bottom of the seventh, but the Normal CornBelters used three hits and seven walks to plate seven runs in the seventh and eighth innings to win 8-4 in a Prospect League baseball game on Friday night at the Corn Crib. Quincy broke a 1-1 tie…
Read Full Article Hannah Lay (21) was arested for Shoplifting. NTA -184 Shawn R Martin 30, of Quincy for FTA seatbelt. 121 Michele Wear of Quincy reports her vehicle was shot with a BB gun on 4/13 in the 800 Blk of N 3rd. 140 On 03/30/21, an iPhone 11 was found in the area of 16th and…
Read Full Article On Thursday, May 27 at 1:20 P.M., the Pike County (IL) Sheriff’s Department executed a court-authorized search warrant at a residence in the 500 block of East Bridge Street, Nebo. Following an investigation, Mark T. Westemeyer, 63, of Nebo, was arrested on a charge of failure to register as a sex offender. The investigation was…
Read Full Article The City of Quincy wants to remind people they need new stickers on their recycling bins next week. If you sit out a bin that does not have the new blue sticker on in come Tuesday, the bins will be picked up by Central Service crews. The old stickers expire Monday. Monday is also Memorial…
Read Full Article The revised legislative maps still keep Rep. Randy Frese (R-94, Quincy) and Rep. C.D. Davidsmeyer (R-100, Jacksonville) in the newly-configured 99th District. From THE CENTER SQUARE – Democrats put out revised legislative maps for redrawing the state’s political boundaries Thursday afternoon that they say factors in feedback from residents and advocacy groups. “After 50 public hearings across…
Read Full Article Kaitlyn N Rankin (19) 545 Grant and Tiffany M Robinson (32) 1511 S 6th for Fighting at 540 Harrison. NTA Jeffrey G Roidl, 59, 1227 S 18th reports on 04/14/21 his 2001 Chevrolet rear window was damaged by a rock. Deana M Lambkin, 39, 713 Washington reports on 04/03/21 that several of her medications came up…
Read Full Article SPRINGFIELD, Ill. — Jake Stipp allowed one run over 4 2/3 innings of relief, and Jason Jennerjohn got the Quincy Gems out of a jam in the eighth inning in a 3-2 victory over the Springfield Sliders on Thursday night as the Prospect League kicked off its season. Bailey Wendell started on the mound for…
Read Full Article The number of nonfarm jobs increased over-the-year in all fourteen Illinois metropolitan areas in April according to preliminary data released today by the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) and the Illinois Department of Employment Security (IDES). The unemployment rate decreased over-the-year in all metro areas. The official, BLS approved sub-state unemployment rate and nonfarm…
Read Full Article On Thursday, the Pike County Sheriff’s Department arrested Stephen R. Howard, 39, of Baylis, Illinois on 14 counts of unlawful possession of child pornography and two counts of aggravated criminal sexual abuse. The arrest stems from an on-going two month criminal investigation regarding photographing and videotaping an underaged juvenile. The Pike County Sheriff’s…
Read Full Article From the Adams County Farm Bureau 05/27/21 CORN SOYBEANS WHEAT ELEVATOR……CSH NEW JAN CSH NEW JAN CSH NEW CBOT FUTURES 665 555 562 1537 1378 1378 665 665 CARG FLORENCE 702 555 573 1547 1374 1388 CARG BEARDSTN 702 555 573 1547 1374 1388 CGB NAPLES 699 555 574 1552 1372 1386 645 BUNGE-SCF GV …
Read Full Article The Quincy Police Department reports the arrest of Quincy resident, Ashley D. Toohey, 30, on a seven count Adams County warrant for Reproduction of Child Pornography involving children under 13 years of age, and Possession of Child Pornography. This investigation started in September 2020 after Facebook flagged an account for possible child exploitive material. Multiple…
Read Full Article Report alleges Missouri State Representative had sex with teen when he was a Bowling Green policeman
From St. Louis POST-DISPATCH – A Missouri lawmaker allegedly used his position as a cop to receive a “sexual favor” from an intoxicated teenage girl in 2015 and his boss, the Pike County sheriff, is accused of attempting to obstruct a probe as the deputy ran for a seat in the Legislature last year, the Post-Dispatch…
Read Full Article We’re getting questions about an app. You can create one yourself and it is easy! First… Then type in www.muddyrivernews.com. Hit the button at the bottom of your iPhone with the arrow pointing up (listed above) and then go to “Add to Home Screen” (below). And look what happens! You have an app! And that…
Read Full Article QUINCY – Director of Athletics Brad Hoyt has announced that Andy Gronewold has resigned as the head women’s softball coach at John Wood Community College. Coach Gronewold just finished his first season as the Head Coach of the Lady Blazers. A search for his replacement will begin immediately. “Coach Gronewold was the perfect fit for…
Read Full Article Video from the Lewis County GOP Dinner. Video by Tim Spake and Leo Olson.
Read Full Article From THE CENTER SQUARE With the end of the spring session for the Illinois Legislature just days away, it’s expected the Democratic supermajority will pass new district boundaries. Some advocacy groups oppose the maps that have been proposed so far. Democrats released proposed maps late Friday and another release of Google Map files on Sunday. Hearings this week…
Read Full Article The Lewis County Sheriff’s Office responded to a report of a suspicious person at Johnnie’s Station on Highway 6 in Ewing, Missouri. Upon arrival, deputies found Nicholas Colt Carper, age 28, of rural Ewing. Carper appeared to be under the influence of an unknown substance and a subsequent investigation led to his arrest for possession…
Read Full Article Zena R. Trass (38) 301 Elm for pedestrian – failure to yield to traffic. NTA Lacey C. Hills (29) 623 1/2 S. 7th for FTA trespassing. NTA Lakeia Smith (25) 1005 N. 5th for driving while license suspended. NTA Brandon Austin (33) 623 1/2 S. 7th for FTA operating an uninsured vehicle and no valid registration and FTA…
Read Full Article Quincy, IL –The Quincy Family YMCA will be distributing food boxes again this Thursday starting at 4pm while supplies last. This was made possible by the USDA Farmers to Families Food Box Program. The Quincy Family YMCA received approximately 1,100 boxes this week that will be distributed to Adams County residents. Any individual who lives or…
Read Full Article The Gem City Breakfast Kiwanis, Quincy, recently held its annual Grant Day ceremony at the Kiwanis Shelter in Lincoln Park. Tom Klene, Grant Day Committee Chair presented awards to 19 recipients from Quincy and the nearby area. The grants totaled $12,464.95. All grants were to assist programs or events that support children or young…
Read Full Article From Chicago Tribune – The 11-page indictment alleged Tim Mapes repeatedly lied during a March 31 appearance before the grand jury when asked about Madigan’s relationship with his longtime confidant Michael McClain of Quincy, who was charged in November with orchestrating the ComEd bribery scheme. He also lied when he said he had no knowledge…
Read Full Article A male, 15-year-old student faces multiple charges in an alleged attack in a girls’ restroom at Quincy High School. Adams County State’s Attorney Gary Farha said his office filed charges of Criminal Sexual Abuse and Aggravated Battery on May 21 and the suspect will be tried as a juvenile. The charges allege that last week,…
Read Full Article By BRITTANY BOLL, #Qmunity Connoisseur Tacos? Burritos? What’s coming out of your truck? From survival to trend, back to survival again, food trucks have been a part of the ever-changing food world. Here is your look inside the magic mobiles and the newest addition to our food #Qmunity. Charles Goodnight invented the chuck wagon in…
Read Full Article Tanner T Eyler (24) 1737 Chestnut for Driving While License Revoked, Failure to Reduce Speed, Leaving the Scene of Accident and Operating Uninsured Vehicle at 5th & Broadway NTA 140 Adam McKenzie (56) 537 Locust for FTA Open Alcohol in Vehicle at 537 Locust USC 184 Kenneth Newland Jr (43) Homeless for Possession of Stolen…
Read Full Article QUINCY – The annual Dream Big in Color Fun Run for the Quincy Public Schools Foundation was held as a virtual event this year due to restrictions on gathering sizes during the COVID-19 pandemic. Nevertheless, the student-driven fundraiser made great progress in raising money for the cause of the foundation, which focuses on support of creative teaching,…
Read Full Article It used to be simple to remember how many years the Gus Macker 3-on-3 basketball tournament had been played in Quincy. My oldest daughter, Jennifer, was born in March 1991. The birth of the Macker tournament in downtown Quincy was in May 1991, so Jennifer turned 1 months before the Macker turned 2 … and…
Read Full Article SPRINGFIELD – State Sen. Jil Tracy (R-47, Quincy) said the legislative map released last Friday evening clearly shows Democratic leaders have “chosen politicians over people”, despite an earlier pledge by Governor Pritzker to veto any partisan-drawn map. “What a disappointment that despite earlier indications of bipartisan input and cooperation, the Governor is backpedaling on an…
Read Full Article From THE CENTER SQUARE – A new study shows Illinois is leading the Midwest in delinquent mortgages. Data from the Mortgage Bankers Association shows 5.7% of Illinois homeowners were at least 90 days behind on their payments at the end of 2020. The next closest was Indiana at 5.1%, Missouri was at 4.1% and Iowa and Wisconsin…
Read Full Article Dissolution of Marriage/Union MASON, MELANIE LEE MASON, JEREMY SHANE
Read Full Article Noah F Dees (20) 1314 Spring for Pike Co FTA Juvenile Matter at 1314 Spring Lodged 140 Jason A Priest (48) 2309 State for Criminal Trespass to Government Supported Property and Resisting a Peace Officer at 110 S 14th Lodged 158 Terell A Bell (30) Homeless for Violation of Order of Protection,FTA Aggravated Stalking, FTA…
Read Full Article Quincy Mayor Mike Troup said on Muddy River News This Week that he wanted the city to hire three employees to help with the workload at Central Services, which is the city’s street department. At Monday night’s Quincy City Council meeting, aldermen approved spending $335,000 for those three new employees to work on city streets.…
Read Full Article The first blush of a proposed new legislative map for Illinois has a huge impact on Western Illinois. Adams County could greatly benefit, or could be severely harmed, once the dust settles following the 2022 elections if this map hold firm. The heart of Adams County, including Quincy, is in a horizontally shaped House district…
Read Full Article Inmate Name Sex Race Age Address Confined Released Booking# Klayton T Allen M W 25 Barry, IL 05/17/2021 12:11:11 05/17/2021 12:17:03 20170115-003 Pike County Sheriff FTA Pay or App. Warrant Christopher D Wood M W 36 Barry, IL 05/17/2021 23:23:11 05/18/2021 13:07:39 20190085-006 Pike County Sheriff Body Attachment Body Attachment Pike County Sheriff Bench Warrant…
Read Full Article The American Bar Association will honor four individuals and a law firm for demonstrating outstanding commitment to volunteer legal services for the poor and disadvantaged at a virtual program later this summer. The Pro Bono Publico Awards represent the top honors given by the ABA Standing Committee on Pro Bono and Public Service, which over the years has…
Read Full Article The Illinois General Assembly released their preliminary proposals for new legislative boundaries late Friday night and it pits several Republican incumbents against each other in the Illinois House. Democrats control the process because of their super majorities in both the House and Senate. In the first draft, Adams County is divided three ways and would…
Read Full Article Mitchell Watson, 29, 2305 Maine Apt. C Quincy, IL for domestic battery at 1028 Adams. Lodged. 177 Devin J Milsap, 32, of Quincy, arrested for FTA Use of Forged Credit Card at 200 Maine. Lodged 146 Karen Woolfolk, 80. 2038 Adams St Quincy, IL for failure to yield at intersection on 5-17-21. PTC. 109 Destiny…
Read Full Article In what is expected to be a crowded Republican field running for Illinois governor, suburban businessman Gary Rabine stopped Friday in Quincy. Rabine met with Quincy and Adams County Republicans at Revelry Sports Bar in downtown Quincy. He announced in March he would seek the Republican nomination for governor in 2022. He is the third…
Read Full Article Tribune Publishing shareholders voted Friday to approve hedge fund Alden Global Capital’s $633 million purchase of the Chicago-based newspaper chain. The deal, which is expected to close by June 30, will take Tribune Publishing private and add the Chicago Tribune and other major dailies to the Alden portfolio, making the New York-based hedge fund the…
Read Full Article From ILLINOIS POLICY Illinois shed 4,000 (-0.1%) private sector jobs from mid-March through mid-April, new data from the Illinois Department of Employment Security shows. Meanwhile, the public sector added 4,300 (0.6%) jobs during the month, netting the state 300 (+0.0%) jobs. That marks the worst month for jobs since December. While private sector payrolls as a whole…
Read Full Article Officers with the Hannibal Police Department responded to a panic alarm at Check n’ Go, 120 Steamboat Bend at 11:30 Thursday morning. When officers arrived, employees said a man had entered the business with a weapon and took an undisclosed amount of cash. The man was wearing a white shirt over a black hooded sweatshirt.…
Read Full Article Tersea K Grider (61) Rocky Comfort Mo for Failure to Yield Right of Way at 6th & York PTC 135 Avae C Ball 20, of Quincy for domestic battery and vehicular invasion. 140 Latwinkle N McCalley 32, of Quincy for a Dewitt County warrant for FTA driving on a suspended license. 140
Read Full Article QUINCY — A student was removed from school Wednesday after a female student was assaulted and injured in a restroom at Quincy High School. Quincy police officers responded to the scene on Wednesday. Sgt. Mark Folkenroth said a preliminary report was sent to the Adams County State’s Attorney’s office. Roy Webb, superintendent for Quincy Public…
Read Full Article From SJ-R.com – Over a year after Illinois Department of Employment Security offices were shuttered and services moved online during the pandemic, the offices remain closed even as the state begins returning to normal. Lawmakers say there is no excuse for them to remain closed. “In-person services have been open by the secretary of state since June…
Read Full Article Quincy Community Theatre announced three large productions to launch QCT’s 2021 Fall Series. Sixteen months after it was scheduled to premiere on stage, the production of Chicago kicks it off in July followed by Junie B. Jones is Not a Crook in October and Disney’s Beauty and the Beast in November. While QCT has offered two in-house productions this spring, the Fall…
Read Full Article SPRINGFIELD – The Illinois Department of Employment Security (IDES) announced today that the unemployment rate remained at 7.1 percent, while nonfarm payrolls were about unchanged, up +300 jobs, in April, based on preliminary data provided by the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) and released by IDES. The March monthly change in payrolls was revised from…
Read Full Article from ILLINOIS POLICY – After touting a transparent, non-partisan redistricting process, Democratic state lawmakers have quietly circulated a map that could potentially eliminate two Republican U.S. House seats. According to Crain’s Chicago Business, the redistricting map being circulated to Democratic Party leaders aims to further widen the partisan split in the Illinois Congressional Delegation. It would force…
Read Full Article From Chicago Tribune – Amtrak’s Illinois train service to Milwaukee and several other cities will return to full schedules in the coming weeks, after more than a year of reduced service because of the COVID-19 pandemic. Passengers still will be required to wear masks, following guidance from the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention,…
Read Full Article by PETER HANCOCKCapitol News Illinoisphancock@capitolnewsillinois.com SPRINGFIELD – All high schools in Illinois would be required to offer instruction in how to understand and evaluate news and social media as part of their computer literacy courses under a bill that advanced out of a Senate committee Tuesday. Sen. Karina Villa (pictured to the left), D-West Chicago,…
Read Full Article By Russ Stewart It could very well be called the “Art of the Screw.” It’s a once-in-decade legislative opportunity by each state’s majority party – in this case the Illinois Democrats – to marginalize and make inconsequential the minority party by redrawing congressional and legislative district lines. The technique is called packing, which means stuffing…
Read Full Article QUINCY — It took more than a year to get the green light, but Thyme Square Bakery & Cafe has finally expanded. Owners Erica and Cory Shupe tried three times during 2020 to open the Thyme Station Sandwich Bar, but the COVID-19 pandemic thwarted them each time. They finally opened their doors for good in…
Read Full Article Teresa K Grider 65, of Clayton for failure to yield right of way. 140 Marvin R Hufford (88) 2645 Manor Hill for Too Fast for Conditions at 25th & Broadway PTC 169 Keith Sidner reported someone entered his apartment and stole electronics and musical instruments 140 Jacob Rainbolt reported the door to his garage was…
Read Full Article NEBO, Ill. — Anthony M. Westemeyer, 33, of Nebo was arrested at his residence on Wednesday afternoon on a Pike County arrest warrant for two counts of predatory criminal sexual assault of a child. The Pike County Sheriff’s Department also executed a search warrant at residence, and several items of evidence were collected. Investigations regarding…
Read Full Article QUINCY — Angela Caldwell was “disappointed” at 2 p.m. Only 12 people had filled out application forms during a food service job fair that started at 8 a.m. Wednesday at the Quincy Town Center. Hundreds of positions need to be filled at 28 food service businesses throughout the city, including hosts and hostesses, servers, cooks,…
Read Full Article From Illinois Information Services SPRINGFIELD – Governor JB Pritzker joined the Illinois Department of Transportation (IDOT) and labor, legislative and local leaders today to announce the release of a $20.7 billion multi-year plan to improve Illinois’ roads and bridges over the next six years. This commitment, fueled by the historic, bipartisan Rebuild Illinois capital plan,…
Read Full Article From Chicago Tribune – The Illinois State Board of Education has adopted a resolution requiring daily in-person learning next school year with limited exceptions for remote learning. Though some Board members expressed reservations about the resolution’s language during an hour-long discussion, they voted unanimously in favor. The vote came after several parents asked the board…
Read Full Article As he hinted he would do during his speech to the Lewis County (Mo.) GOP on May 7, St. Louis attorney Mark McCloskey officially filed to run for the U.S. Senate on Tuesday. From THE MISSOURI TIMES – Mark McCloskey, the St. Louis attorney who gained notoriety last year for brandishing guns at Black Lives Matter protesters,…
Read Full Article QUINCY – The City of Quincy’s Aeronautics Committee hosted a town hall meeting in the City Council Chambers Tuesday afternoon to hear proposals from the three airlines who want to serve as Quincy Regional Airport’s essential service provider. Air Choice One, Boutique Air and Cape Air each gave 20 minute presentations. Air Choice One’s pitch…
Read Full Article Canton, Mo. native Tori Niemann is returning to Clemson as Assistant Athletic Director/Director of Student-Athlete Development. As the Assistant Athletic Director/Director of Student-Athlete Development, Niemann will oversee all aspects of student-athlete development initiatives, such as community services and engagement, career development, the Tiger Leadership Academy, and the Tigers United programming, which is focused on Diversity…
Read Full Article Dissolution of Marriage/Union WHEELAN, LARISSA C WHEELAN, AARON M Dissolution of Marriage/Union PAETOW, NAKITA PAETOW, BRANDON J
Read Full Article Ashley Hemphill (36) 826 N 14th Quincy, IL for stealing at 5211 Broadway. NTA. 169 Jeffrey Melcher (20) 710 Country Lane Carthage, IL for failure to reduce speed to avoid a crash at 100 Broadway. PTC. 185 Stephanie Gaither (32) 1018 Jersey St. on warrants for FTA – criminal trespass and resisting and a City…
Read Full Article by JIM DEWEY HANNIBAL – The Hannibal City Council had a full agenda for a meeting that lasted 2.5 hours meeting Tuesday night in council chambers. The issue of trash collection was brought up by Jared Campbell, co-owner of Haul-A-Way Company. Campbell proposed the development of software which would locate residents that are without a…
Read Full Article PEARL, Ill. — David L. Allen, 48, of Pearl, was arrested by the Pike County Sheriff’s Department on May 14 and charged with failing to register as a sex offender. The arrest was based on information provided by the public to the sheriff’s department. An investigation was conducted and forwarded for formal review to the…
Read Full Article NEBO, Ill. — Two Nebo men were arrested and are lodged in the Pike County Jail after the investigation of a domestic disturbance on the afternoon of May 14 by the Pike County Sheriff’s Department in the 300 block of Park Street. The disturbance led to the issuance of a court-authorized search warrant at the…
Read Full Article Dan Musholt, chairman of the Lewis County (Mo.) Republican Party, was very excited to have Mark and Patty McCloskey make a pit stop in LaGrange earlier this month on their way to the annual Pella Tulip Festival in Iowa. The couple gained notoriety when in June of 2020 a crowd of about 500 Black Lives Matters…
Read Full Article From ABC7 – Governor JB Pritzker signed a major expansion to the Illinois rental relief program in law Monday. The Illinois Rental Payment Program will provide relief for 120,000 households. In addition to the $1.5 billion for rental assistance, $400 million will be provided for mortgage assistance. According to the website of the Illinois Housing…
Read Full Article The Central State 8 is now at 11 teams. The Lincoln Community School Board approved the return of the Railers to the Central State 8 (CS8) Conference at its meeting Monday night. Lincoln will stay in the Apollo Conference for the next school year, but could leave and start competing in the CS8 as early…
Read Full Article WEST DES MOINES, Iowa — NEWS RELEASE: The health and safety of Hy-Vee’s customers and employees have been the company’s top priority since the COVID-19 pandemic began, and the grocer has consistently followed the CDC’s recommendations as guidance is provided. Given the CDC’s mask announcement on Friday, starting today (May 18) Hy-Vee no longer requires…
Read Full Article By BRYCE HILLIllinois Policy Census estimates tallied population decline in 98 of Illinois’ 102 counties. Only Los Angeles County lost more people than Cook County last year. Illinois’ population decline hasn’t just affected select areas of the state: New data from the U.S. Census Bureau estimates only four of the state’s 102 counties avoided losing…
Read Full Article By PETER HANCOCKCapitol News Illinois SPRINGFIELD – The Illinois Senate is gearing up for a debate over a package of ethics reforms, possibly as early as this week, but it’s one that Republicans say doesn’t go far enough. Senate Bill 4, which moved out of the Senate Ethics Committee on April 21, is a package…
Read Full Article By SARAH MANSURCapitol News Illinois SPRINGFIELD — Gov. JB Pritzker issued a new executive order Monday that allows fully vaccinated residents to not wear masks inside and outdoors. The updated rules for mask wearing are nearly identical to the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention’s updated guidance, which was released Thursday. The CDC guidance permits fully…
Read Full Article The Hannibal Police Department is requesting the public’s assistance in reference to the shooting that occurred at 905 Center Street on Sunday. The images of the two males are persons of interest in this case. The third photo is of Gage L. Haynes, 21 of Hannibal, who is also being sought for his involvement. Anyone…
Read Full Article Are we back to normal? It’s sure starting to feel like it. May is graduation season and this weekend saw many of our local colleges hold ceremonies as did Quincy Notre Dame. Other high schools will soon be following suit. There are still some masks, but they seem to fewer and fewer. I attended multiple…
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