photography. Jimmy is a member of the Lewisburg Photography Club. He most enjoys shooting landscapes, sunsets and sunrises, wildlife, and cityscapes. Jimmy currently resides in Selinsgrove, PA and has a daughter in the Harrisburg area. Several other photographers merited recognition in this year’s contest with an honorable mention designation: Brittany Kershner (photos featuring Snyder Covered Bridge & Esther Furnace Covered Bridge), Brandy Whitenight (Kramer Covered Bridge), and Mark Koskulitz (Snyder Covered Bridge). The Visitors Bureau would like to thank everyone who submitted photos to the contest.
year. Puzzles will likely be in stock at some point in October. Individuals interested in purchasing a puzzle this year should plan to visit the Welcome Center in November or December to purchase, or call the Center to arrange for shipping. To sign up for the Enthusiasts email list and be notified of the puzzles’ arrival, please click here. A donation of $2 from every puzzle sold will be made by the Bureau to the Columbia County Covered Bridge Association to go toward restoration and preservation of local covered bridge treasures. The Columbia County Covered Bridge Association restores, preserves, and advocates for the covered bridges of Columbia County for historical and recreational purposes. Their purpose is simple: they recognize the historic importance of the covered bridges as a public treasure to be available to, and be enjoyed by, the public. This non-profit association protects the area’s covered bridges today, and for future generations.
Honorable Mention: Brandy Whitenight
The Sam Wagner Covered Bridge (also seldomly known as the Gottlieb Brown Covered Bridge) is located on Chillisquaque Creek, and connects Northumberland and Montour Counties. This bridge was built by George W. Keefer in 1881. It is believed that a different covered bridge was at this location prior to the construction of the Sam Wagner Bridge. Unlike most bridges that are shared by two counties, the county lines at this location run the length of the bridge, rather than meeting in the middle. In February 2022, the bridge was closed due to a box truck damaging the roof supports. Upon evaluation the damage it was discovered that the end members were failing. The bridge was subsequently closed for repairs and officially reopened to car traffic in April 2025. The bridge is 86 feet long and is a Burr Arch Truss. The 2026 Sam Wagner Covered Bridge puzzle will be in stock in early fall – cost will remain $18, tax included. Puzzles are 550 pieces and supplies will be limited to first-come, first-serve. No pre-order will be taken this
Honorable Mention: Brittany Kershner
Honorable Mention: Mark Koskulitz
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July–September • 2026
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