Rich Wagner
October 19, 2022 | By David Adam, MRN Editor
QUINCY — Judge Roger Thomson continued a sentencing hearing for a youth basketball coach and athletic trainer scheduled for Wednesday morning in Adams County Circuit Court because a legal document dropped off at the Adams County Jail wasn’t delivered in a timely fashion. Jonathan Graff, 31, appeared at the hearing with his attorney, Drew Schnack.…
Read Full Article October 9, 2022 | By David Adam, MRN Editor
QUINCY — Tony Grootens was ready to spend as much time as necessary during October as he campaigned to become the next sheriff of Adams County. However, with no Democrat opposing him in the November election, Grootens instead is preparing for his new job. “I thought for sure there would be opposition,” Grootens said. “And…
Read Full Article March 14, 2022 | By J. Robert Gough, Publisher
QUINCY — UPDATED Adams County Sheriff Rich Wagner will retire from his position in December. Wagner, who did not file a petition to run for the office he was appointed to, issued a statement Tuesday morning. Filing for elected offices for the June 28 primary closed at 5 p.m. Monday. Wagner’s statement: “I would like…
Read Full Article March 8, 2022 | By J. Robert Gough, Publisher
QUINCY — Adams County Clerk and Recorder Ryan Niekamp may not have to worry about a primary challenge in June, but a Democrat filed to run against him in November. Arianna Downard-Salih filed to run against Niekamp Monday morning, shortly after Niekamp officially filed to run for re-election. Adams County Treasurer Bryden Cory also filed…
Read Full Article December 17, 2021 | By David Adam, MRN Editor
QUINCY — A former corrections officer with the Adams County Sheriff’s Department filed a lawsuit Thursday against Adams County Sheriff Rich Wagner, claiming the county has not provided health insurance for him since he was attacked during a failed escape attempt in July 2014. The injuries suffered in the attack prevented Brian Doellman from returning…
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