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If you were at Wheeling's waterfront Tuesday night to help our nation celebrate its independence, or at one of any number of other venues over the past few days where food, family, fun and fireworks were on the agenda, then it's hard not to consider just how much work, by so many people, goes it making what logistically much be a challenge appear to go off seamlessly.
Consider Wheeling's festivities Tuesday evening. Not only did the Wheeling Symphony play wonderful patriotic songs accompanied by incredible vocals, but there were activities for youngsters, food trucks and more, all of which led up to what arguably was the best fireworks show this region has witnessed in recent years.
To make these events possible -- not just in Wheeling, but also Moundsville, Steubenville, St. Clairsville and every other town in the Upper Ohio Valley -- it takes people who are dedicated to doing their best for the public. That effort has been on full display over the past several days, and the workers, both from the public and private sector, deserve our t