The rain held out long enough for the Independence Day tradition. Author: WNEP Web Staff Updated: 11:01 PM EDT July 3, 2021
TUNKHANNOCK, Pa. The skies remained clear in Wyoming County for an annual community fireworks show.
Cars packed the parking lot at Tunkhannock Area High School on Saturday night.
Ahead of the fireworks, the band Popstar Drive entertained folks, and then members of the armed forces displayed the colors.
Visitors were worried how the forecast might have affected the Independence Day tradition, but the rain held off, and fireworks lit up the sky just after dark. All day, I ve been holding my breath, hoping that it didn t rain. I m just really excited about them, really anxious to see them again, said Shirley Anderson of Tunkhannock.
UPDATE: School locked down after reports of man with gun nearby
Police were called to the Vietnam Veterans Memorial in Tunkhannock after reports of a man carrying a shotgun. Author: WNEP Web Staff Updated: 2:11 PM EDT May 13, 2021
TUNKHANNOCK, Pa.
UPDATE: The superintendent says it was a case of misidentification, and the man was a hunter returning to his home.
Original story:
A school district in Wyoming county was locked down Thursday morning after reports of a man carrying a gun near the campus.
Police were called to the Vietnam Veterans Memorial in Tunkhannock after reports of a man carrying a shotgun.
Students visit Vietnam Memorial Wall in Tunkhannock
The Wall That Heals, the traveling Vietnam memorial is on display on the football field at Tunkhannock Area High School, where students got a chance to see it. Author: Courtney Harrison Updated: 4:10 PM EDT May 13, 2021
TUNKHANNOCK, Pa. During school hours, students had a chance to hear about the wall and what it means. Some of the students didn t know much about the Vietnam war but learning about it gave them a new perspective. Just not to forget, because like it s important, even if it is important to you, it s important to a lot of other people, said eighth grader Brandon Mateus.
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