Fireworks can be dangerous if not handled carefully. The Consumer Product Safety Commission advises that the safest way to view fireworks is to watch professional displays and to only buy legal fireworks intended for consumer use from a reputable retailer.
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Fireworks safety: Protect yourself and your neighbors with these handy tips
Fireworks can be dangerous if not handled carefully. The Consumer Product Safety Commission advises that the safest way to view fireworks is to watch professional displays and to only buy legal fireworks intended for consumer use from a reputable retailer.
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Newport unveils banners honoring active duty service members, veterans
Newport is unveiling 25 banners featuring active duty members and veterans with ties to the city, which will be displayed on Monmouth Street and other city areas and will be rotated with other banners.
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Alzheimer’s Foundation’s dementia care tips for July 4th celebrations
The Alzheimer’s Foundation of America has released a set of tips to help family caregivers care for people with dementia during the Independence Day celebrations, including avoiding fireworks, creating a calm environment, minimizing gathering size and celebrating creatively.
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Fort Thomas’ Independence Day parade applications now open
Applications for businesses and organizations to participate in Fort Thomas’ Independence Day Parade on July 4 are now available. Former Highland Heights Football Coach Dale Mueller will serve as the grand marshal.
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Newport to update fireworks laws to encourage residents to ‘respect each other’
Before 2011, Kentuckians had to trek to bordering states to purchase fireworks because the Commonwealth historically outlawed the sale of fireworks. The Kentucky state legislature voted in 2011 to allow the sale and use of fireworks within the state. Individuals who sold fireworks were required to register with the state Fire Marshal. “As you recall […]
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PHOTOS: Jen’s Fort Thomas Fourth of July Day Celebration (2016)
We get up early and dress in our finest parade attire: Asher, Macie and Carter Rice and Finley We decorate our bikes and wagons like Erica Kruse… …and meet our friends for the parade We line the streets and find the best spot for getting candy , This is an advertisement. 16 more photos below