With the Fourth of July around the corner, a local firework store is seeing a surge in customers eager to make this Independence Day an unforgettable celebration. Ellie Janszen has the story. As the Fourth of July approaches, Springfield Fireworks in Bluffton is gearing up for their customers to light up the sky. In July 2022, Ohio updated the fireworks laws to allow people to set them off on specific dates and times. Staying stocked up as some of those days approach is important.

July 4th is just across the horizon, and with it, an increase in fireworks sales. This past year has been far from normal with the COVID-19 Pandemic, but one unexpected outcome from the pandemic is an increase of first time firework buyers.

It's one thing that has become synonymous with the nation's birthday - the resounding boom of fireworks. When the Fourth of July rolls around, those at Springfield Fireworks are busier than ever, making sure that shelves are stocked. Naturally, it's the busiest time of year for the business, and they're expecting people to stop by both before and after the holiday.

With so little time left before 4th of July, shoppers at Springfield Fireworks are determined to create and continue their family traditions.

Fireworks are all about the red, white and boom, and local residents are loading up to make their Independence Day sparkle.