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Adams County’s highway superintendent says steel horseshoes and metal buggy wheels are leaving visible marks on roads paved only weeks ago. Officials are monitoring the damage but have not proposed any policy changes.
Adams County has discovered an unlisted vehicular bridge inside Decatur’s Muensterberg Plaza, prompting an immediate inspection and possible load‑limit postings. The structure, now designated Bridge 45, lacks construction plans and has never been rated for vehicle traffic.
Federal agents executed search warrants Wednesday at multiple Virginia sites, including the office of State Sen. Louise Lucas, as part of a statewide corruption probe. The longtime Democratic lawmaker said she was unaware of the reason for the raids, which also targeted a cannabis dispensary linked to her. The FBI has not released details about the investigation.
The Decatur City Council approved eight CF‑1 tax‑abatement compliance forms, adopted three ordinances on final reading, and held a brief public hearing on proposed building‑permit fee changes with no public comments.
Adams County reported a preliminary 22% turnout in Tuesday’s primary, with 4,387 ballots cast. Absentee voting accounted for 36% of all votes. Full results will be posted as the state updates its reporting system.