Adams County public works director resigns for new job

After 35 years, Todd O’Brien is leaving his job with Adams County.
COURTESY PHOTO/TODD O’BRIEN

Todd O’Brien said county road maintenance is one, but only one, of the jobs of Adams County’s public works department.

by CHERYL SCHWEIZER
Staff Writer | September 30, 2025 4:19 PM

RITZVILLE — Adams County Engineer Scott Yaeger will serve as the interim public works director while county officials search for new one. Longtime public works director Todd O’Brien resigned to take a job with the state County Road Administration Board.

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