Longevity holds at county road department

Whitman County Commissioners gave a standing ovation Monday to Dan Rogers on his last day at work for the county road department, retiring after 30 years and four days.

"Dan has been an exemplary employee; he has given his heart and soul to the road department," said Mark Storey, Public Works director.

Andrew Kuhle has been named acting supervisor for district two until someone is appointed. The job will be posted for applicants.

"It's been a good 30 years," said Rogers. "I've enjoyed every bit of it."

He is one of a list of long-term workers in the county road department.

Jim Keller of Colton...