Down home Indiana Fourth brings memories of parades, homemade ice cream fwdailynews.com The charm of an Indiana Fourth of July was always the same … parades with local bands, churning ice cream on the back porch, grilling chicken, ...

Guest columnist Debbie Lane of Jeannette reminisces about the Fourth of July being her favorite holiday as a child, describing in vivid detail the sights and sounds of the day in her neighborhood.

MADISON, Wis. -- The state of Wisconsin is reminding Fourth of July revelers to be careful when firing up the backyard grill this weekend. The Wisconsin Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection cites statistics that show 18,000 people were injured by barbecue grills last year.

Locals share their plans for the Fourth of July Bastrop Daily Enterprise Leroy Johnson of Bastrop said grilling chicken is usually a part of his Independence Day celebrations. JR Culp said he will probably cook. ...

Bastrop, La. — This year the July 4th holiday falls on Sunday, but most everyone will have the holiday off for Monday. Tradition shows that this is the most popular day for grilling outdoors and also outdoor activities.