SULLIVAN COUNTY - You couldn’t have asked for better weather for the Fourth of July weekend, as sunny skies and 80-degree temperatures blanketed Sullivan County. In addition to holiday events, main streets were packed with cars and people going into local businesses, campgrounds were full, and visitors and locals enjoyed the outdoors. 

Our reporters were out covering the parades, street fairs, and more that occurred throughout the weekend to celebrate the 249th Independence Day, so read more on page 1B.