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Next Halen performs during FireLake Casino’s Independence Day event on July 3. They are, from left, Johnny Johns, on drums; Darek Johns, on bass; Dan Halen, lead vocals; and Drew Sevier, on guitar. Countywide & Sun/Natasha Dunagan

Next Halen performs during FireLake Casino’s Independence Day event on July 3. They are, from left, Johnny Johns, on drums; Darek Johns, on bass; Dan Halen, lead vocals; and Drew Sevier, on guitar. Countywide & Sun/Natasha Dunagan

Caught In Action: FireLake Casino Holds Independence Day Celebration

Natasha Dunagan
Wednesday, July 6, 2022
Photos by Countywide & Sun/Natasha Dunagan Next Halen performs during FireLake Casino’s Independence Day event on July 3. They are, from left, Johnny Johns, on drums; Darek Johns, on bass; Dan Halen, lead vocals; and Drew Sevier, on guitar.
Wanette’s Independence Day fireworks show has been an event for 15 or 16 years. It is paid for entirely from community donations. This year, they raised $3,000. Countywide & Sun/Natasha Dunagan

Wanette’s Independence Day fireworks show has been an event for 15 or 16 years. It is paid for entirely from community donations. This year, they raised $3,000. Countywide & Sun/Natasha Dunagan

Wanette Continues Fireworks Tradition

Natasha Dunagan
Wednesday, July 6, 2022
Wanette may be a small town, but they have an impressive, non-stop fireworks show on July 4. Mayor Nathan Gregory said the fireworks are paid for entirely by donation, and the community gave $3,000 this year.