Elmore bridge opens

While the State Rt. 51 bridge over the Portage River into the Village of Elmore was re-opened to the public on July 24, about three weeks ahead of schedule, the Ohio Department of Transportation is still completing work on signage and railings as well as removing decking under the span, a department spokesman said last week. Mayor Rick Claar said the village is planning an official opening ceremony. (Press photo by Ken Grosjean)