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Iconic Ionia County bridge to be rebuilt

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Courtesy Whites Bridge Historical Society

A historic Michigan landmark in Ionia County is set for restoration soon. For close to 150 years, Whites Bridge near the small town of Smyrna in Ionia County served both a practical and picturesque function. Practical as a way for travelers in the area to cross the Flat River, and more recently as a scenic area popular with shutterbugs and young people getting their engagement photos taken. Two years ago, someone burned it down. But bridge lovers have raised enough money now for a complete rebuild.Current State's Melissa Benmark speaks with Tom Byle of the Kent County Road Commission, one of the main organizers of the rebuilding effort.

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