Rainfall closes roads in the county

Over the weekend, rain fell heavily throughout Adams County.

During the regular meeting of the Adams County Commissioners, which was held on Tuesday due to the Monday holiday, Public Works Director Todd O’Brien gave his report on the rain’s effect throughout the county.

He reported several of the county’s gravel roads had been closed over the weekend because of how saturated they had become. Crews were out on Monday checking the roads for damage.

As of Tuesday O’Brien said many of the roads would remain closed for a couple of weeks to allow crews to repair damage to them or to prevent addition...