When did fireworks shows become ubiquitous in celebrations? I'm old enough to remember when fireworks were put off on the Fourth of July to celebrate the anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence when we as a nation told England, in essence, to go pound salt.
Ryan S. Pugh is a local journalist based in Clarion, Pennsylvania. He writes for Venango Newspapers Inc and his work has also appeared in Derrick Publishing Co. Ryan covers a range of topics including local sports, community events, redevelopment projects, and human interest stories.