Voters favoring ballot measures

RITZVILLE — Adams County voters appear to be favoring tax levies on the ballot following the initial tally in the Aug. 1 primary election.

The Adams County Auditor's Office reported a special election in Hospital District No. 3 had received 639 "approved" votes, 84.30%. Only 119 voters, 15.79%, opposed the measure.

In the Parks and Recreation District No. 3 Proposition No. 1 vote, 143 voters, 65.6%, supported the levy. Meanwhile, only 75 voters, 34.40%, opposed it.

Parks and Recreation District No. 4's tax levy was leading by a similar margin.

The initial tally showed 359 voters, 67.61% were i...