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West Virginia artists are mourning the passing of Jesse Corlis, a state native known for his colorful murals. Corlis, 44, died Oct. 10.

Remembering the history behind the landmark Staff Report The National Historic Civil Engineering Landmark plaque rests above some of the Silver Bridge’s original decking and in front of the Bridge memorial mural. It was placed a year ago on the 52nd anniverary of the bridge’s collapse. (OVP File Photo) POINT PLEASANT, W.Va. — A year ago, on the 52nd anniversary of the collapse of the Silver Bridge, the structure was recognized as a National Historic Civil Engineering Landmark by the American Society of Civil Engineers (ASCE) with a ceremony and bronze plaque presentation at the site wh...

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Dec 16, 2020 Submitted photo The West Virginia Department of Transportation is remembering the lives of 46 people who were killed in the Dec. 15, 1967, collapse of the Silver Bridge. CHARLESTON — On Tuesday, the West Virginia Department of Transportation is remembering the lives of 46 people who were killed in the December 15, 1967, collapse of the Silver Bridge. The bridge connected Point Pleasant, West Virginia, and Gallipolis, Ohio, and collapsed during rush hour traffic. The tragedy led to the Federal-Aid Highway Act of 1968, which established a National Bridge Inspection Program. Brid...