While the snow and frozen temperatures are gone from Putnam County, a new issue has emerged -- potholes. 
According to Putnam County Highway Supervisor Jim Peck, Putnam County has seen quite a few potholes on gravel roads around the county. Peck said the freeze and thaw has created the issues. 

"We have been spreading #8 stone on the gravel roads but holding off grading the roads with equipment. Since the gravel roads subgrade is saturated, the graders will do more harm than good," Peck told The Putnam County Post. 

Peck believes the upcoming weather forecast of warmer temperatures and some sun will assist his department. 

"The future weather forecast appears will help dry the gravel roads so we can start grading next week," Peck said. 

When it comes to asphalt roads, Peck said the Putnam County Highway Department will start patching in areas where there is no standing water in potholes beginning Feb. 1.