Efforts to add decorative lighting to the Winamac Town Park’s “swinging bridge” are starting to get some financial support. The Memorial Swinging Bridge Project says Bonnell Grain Handling became its first large donor back in December, with a $3,000 check presentation. The goal is to install the lighting feature in time for the bridge’s centennial on July 4, 2023, when a large rededication ceremony is planned.
As the project committee works on its fundraising, the Town of Winamac continues working to address some maintenance items. During last week’s town council meeting, Council President Tom Murray noted that stone has been donated for installation around the bridge’s towers, as recommended in a recent bridge inspection. Town Manager Brad Zellers said he was waiting for the ground to harden up before moving the stone through the park to the bridge site.
