Here we go again, the Fourth of July holiday and once again we are told that if not for fireworks sales, many would be unable to raise monies for their nonprofits. Let us be real here — it is not the ...

Continuing to allow illegal fireworks to go largely unchecked puts both people and animals at unnecessary risk.

I sit here trying to figure out what exactly the benefits are in allowing fireworks in Clark County. A few companies make money and every time the subject is brought before the Clark County Council, ...

What’s all the fuss about Fourth of July? The city is partnering with the Kiwanis for a Fourth of July festival and fireworks. The Kiwanis generously fund the fireworks display. The city’s in charge ...

I commend the recent Letter to the Editor that rightly criticizes the use of fireworks to “celebrate” a significant event, specifically the outdated fireworks display marking the 100th anniversary of ...

One letter writer argues against restrictions on fireworks, citing other loud events like EAA and motorcycles. Another letter writer urges Oshkosh to invest in more resilient infrastructure to handle ...

The recent announcement that a steady stream of fireworks displays are planned throughout the summer raises serious concerns for both residents and animals alike. Historically, the day after the ...

To the editor — Hey there, parents of children and teenagers! With the Fourth of July right around the corner, it's time to start thinking about fireworks. Remember, it's best to leave the fireworks ...

On the Fourth of July, while the loud bangs of firecrackers were going off, I was reading, by coincidence, about some negative effects of fireworks. Perchlorate levels spike in surface and groundwater ...

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I don’t like selfish people. Setting off fireworks weeks before the holiday is very disturbing. Loud booms at 3 a.m. on New Year’s are not appreciated. Keep fireworks magical by obeying the law and be ...