The threat of rain earlier in the week failed to put a damper on the much anticipated ribbon-cutting ceremony to celebrate the opening of the new Olmsted Locks and Dam, Aug. 30, 2018, in Olmsted, Illinois. The event, hosted by U.S. Army Corps of Engineers’ Louisville District, was a celebration of the multibillion-dollar project expected to bring reliable navigation to the Ohio River, offering millions of dollars of economic gains annually.