The Silver Bridge in Point Pleasant, West Virginia, collapsed on Dec. 15, 1967. As John’s readers know, the tragedy played an important part in The Mothman Prophecies. He not only visited Point Pleasant and corresponded with one of the local journalists, Mary Hyre, but collected much of the local coverage, especially from The Athens Messenger.
I’ll post some of it here, since it’s hard to find otherwise. The earliest paper he kept was from December 17. The papers are too large for my scanner, so I’m afraid you’ll miss a few lines of antique newsprint.
And a personal note: I’ve neglected this site for the last couple of months. I’m back to a weekly schedule now. Keep reading!
Hello sir – thank you for these uploads I have recently become interested in JK fascinating man and author
I look forward to the next post !
Comment by Ennis — December 26, 2025 @ 8:51 pm
Thanks for this, and welcome back, Doug. Wishing you the happiest of New Year’s yet.
Comment by Marsh — December 27, 2025 @ 11:18 am
Thanks for posting these. Glad to see you back and Happy New Year.
Comment by Clarence Carlson — December 27, 2025 @ 4:59 pm
Thank you! Happy New Year to both of you too!
Comment by Doug — December 30, 2025 @ 11:39 am
Ennis — I hope you enjoy it. Meanwhile, there’s plenty to read here!
Comment by Doug — December 30, 2025 @ 11:40 am
Veering to a different subject, but is the Raynes book re JAK worthwhile?
Comment by Ronald Beaumont — January 4, 2026 @ 3:26 pm
I was interviewed for it, so I’m probably not the best person to ask. I think it’s worthwhile, but it’s a book about the Fortean topics John investigated; it’s not really a biography.
Comment by Doug — January 6, 2026 @ 8:51 am
Veering again, it seems the Spielberg UFO movie due later this year may be somewhat more worthwhile than the usual “grays ‘n’ gov” inanity we’re all so accustomed to.
Comment by Ronald Beaumont — January 7, 2026 @ 2:39 pm
I’ll await the reports!
Comment by Doug — January 7, 2026 @ 8:02 pm