O'Fallon Police: Shooting Fireworks is Illegal, Dangerous
It is illegal to buy, sell, possess, store or discharge fireworks in O'Fallon.
Fireworks
Browse By
Wednesday, July 4, 2012
Fourth of July: Upload Your Fireworks Photo, Win a Schiller's Gift Card
You could win a $50 gift card to Schiller's by uploading your favorite July 4th fireworks photo! Our brief guide will help you capture those sparkles in the sky, whether you're using a point-and-shoot or DSLR camera.
Do you like taking photos? Do you want a fun challenge, and a chance to win a $50 gift card to Schiller's Camera and Video in Brentwood? By uploading your favorite July 4th fireworks photo to this article, you'll automatically be entered into a random drawing for the gift card! Your photos will also be showcased across Patch. Just click "Upload Photos" above the article to submit your favorite photo. After the the fireworks have cleared on Independence Day, we at St. Louis Patch will randomly select a winner. This contest will run from June 28 to Tuesday, July 10. How to shoot photographs of fireworks Capturing fireworks on camera is a challenge that can be mastered easily with the right equipment and settings on your camera. Read the …
In this Article:
Fourth of July Fireworks: Where's the Best Place to Watch the Show?
Fireworks will be popping on the Fourth, but where exactly is the best place to watch them?
The Fourth of July means a lot of different things to a lot of people. It's the birthday of the old U S of A, it's a day off work, it's a day to barbecue and, of course, it's a day for fireworks. When the sun goes down, the real show begins. Fireworks and the Fourth are a tradition that goes together like peanut butter and jelly. While firework shows around the area are being called off because of fire concerns, St. Charles County has made it through relatively unscathed. St. Charles, O'Fallon, Wentzville and Lake Saint Louis all have plans to light up the night sky during the Fourth. Growing up, I spent most of my Independence Days visiting my grandparents in Arkansas. My grandpa would grill up some delicious ribs and then we'd hit the…
In this Article:
Tuesday, July 3, 2012
Be Safe, Avoid Fireworks Injuries This July 4th
Every day around the Fourth of July, people are injured with personal fireworks.
With burn bans, excessive heat and local regulations, there are few places in St. Louis County where personal firework use is permitted this Fourth of July. If you are going to use firecrackers, remember to watch out for dry conditions. The Red Cross also offers these helpful safety tips for personal firework usage.
Fireworks: O'Fallon Police Respond to Over 100 Calls Already This Week
With the Fourth of July holiday coming up, local fire and police officials remind residents that the drought-like conditions and fireworks don’t mix.
It's Country Music Night at O'Fallon's Heritage and Freedom Fest
Local band Borderline takes the stage, followed by country stars Jamie O'Neal and David Nail on Tuesday, July 3 from 5-11 p.m.
Tuesday marks the second day of O'Fallon's annual Heritage and Freedom Fest at Ozzie Smith Sports Complex, 900 T.R. Hughes Boulevard. Things to know Tuesday... Don't Forget...
In this Article:
Monday, July 2, 2012
Fireworks: O'Fallon Police Respond to Over 100 Calls Already This Week
With the Fourth of July holiday coming up, local fire and police officials remind residents that the drought-like conditions and fireworks don’t mix.
Local emergency personnel are urging residents to be aware of the possible increase in fire and medical emergencies due the dry conditions and heat in St. Charles County. Temperatures have lingered in the 100s for days, and with the Fourth of July holiday coming up, fire and police officials warn that the drought-like conditions and fireworks don’t mix. Some fire departments, including Wentzville and Cottleville, have already seen small grass fires due to personal fireworks displays. On Monday afternoon, several emergency workers gathered at the St. Charles County Sheriff’s Office to discuss the potential dangers. Participants included police and fire fighters from O’Fallon, Wentzville, Lake Saint Louis, St. Peters, Foristell, Cottleville…
O'Fallon's Heritage and Freedom Fest Begins Monday
The annual Fourth of July event at the Ozzie Smith Sports Complex runs from Monday to Wednesday.
O'Fallon's annual Fourth of July Heritage and Freedom Fest begins Monday afternoon, and we have a list of things you should know!
In this Article:
Sunday, July 1, 2012
No Plans to Cancel Annual Fireworks Displays in O'Fallon
Professional fireworks displays are still scheduled for Tuesday and Wednesday at the Heritage and Freedom Fest.
Saturday, June 30, 2012
O’Fallon Police: Shooting Fireworks is Illegal, Dangerous
Those caught in violation of the ordinance can be ticketed and fined, and may have to appear in court.
Michael Rhodes
6:00 pm on Tuesday, July 17, 2012
Great pictures everyone! more ›