The middle section of the old Sixth Street Bridge falls into the Ohio River after explosives were detonated on Feb. 2, 1995, bringing an end to the 68-year-old span. (Ironton Tribune | File Photo | Mike James)

Deering Elementary first graders Mitchell Berry, left, and J.T. Bailey browse in the school’s book club collection in February 1995. Pupils join the club by donating a book. (Ironton Tribune | File Photo | Mike James)

From front, Valerie Keating, 9, Jessica Gillum, 10, and Charli Hatfield, 10, read Valentine greetings on a bulletin board at the Briggs Lawrence County Library in February 1995. The girls were making Valentine’s Day cards for local nursing home residents. (Ironton Tribune | File Photo | Mike James)

Not wanting to let the snow and wind keep them from riding their bikes, from left, Jason Lynd, 14, Brian Stephens, 13, Kyle Douglas, 13, and Shawn Blake, 14, broke out the hats and gloves to ride around South Point in February 1995. When their hats and gloves got too cold, they stuffed them into a microwave to get them warm and dry. (Ironton Tribune | File Photo | Mike James)

Star Carter, 9, threads beads onto a necklace she made at the Briggs Lawrence County Library in February 1995. Children made the black, green, red and yellow necklaces as part of Black History Month. The colors symbolize hope, hard work, freedom and other qualities commemorated in Kwanzaa celebrations. (Ironton Tribune | File Photo | Mike James)