Hunt appointed as Adams County Sheriff

The Adams County Commissioners unanimously moved to appoint current undersheriff John Hunt as Adams County Sheriff, effective on Sept. 1.

The position becomes vacant at midnight on Aug. 31 following the retirement of Sheriff Doug Barger.

After undergoing an interview with the Adams County Republican Central Committee and the board of commissioners, and as the sole applicant for the position, Hunt received the appointment for the office on Aug. 26. The interview and appointment occurred before Hunt begins his term as sheriff because of the three-day weekend and the commissioners did not wish to...