Amended Dearborn ordinance gives dates and times for fireworks use

June 22nd, 20190 DEARBORN –  The city of Dearborn updated the fireworks ordinance in February of this year. While the amended ordinance restricts the number of holidays and the times during which residents can discharge fireworks throughout the year, more allowable days were added around Independence Day. During and leading up to Independence Day,...

Safety tips for July 4th: Preventing firework burns

July 3rd, 20180 As the Fourth of July nears, many communities across the country are gearing up to enjoy firework shows. If your patriotic celebration includes self-starter fireworks or hand-held sparklers, take precautions to avoid injury. According to the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, last year there were 13,000 fireworks-related...