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'This is like a freaking party out here': K of C raffle rolls over for 93rd time as jackpot reaches $121,001

May 5, 2023 | By David Adam, MRN Editor

QUINCY — A simple 50-50 raffle — with a big twist — has turned Thursday nights at the Knights of Columbus grounds on South 36th Street into the biggest must-attend party of the spring. It’s guaranteed to last at least one more week. No one kept attendance figures, but at least a couple thousand people were…

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Former state's attorney says personnel changes made by County Board violate state law

July 4, 2021 | By David Adam, MRN Editor

QUINCY — Barney Bier, a former Adams County Board member and former state’s attorney, believes decisions announced by County Board chairman Kent Snider after a June 15 meeting are not in line with state law. A letter dated June 16, signed by Snider and sent to county department heads, noted personnel changes with the County…

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