Twenty-one minutes of bright, booming fireworks elicited a wide range of “oohs and ahhs” during the annual Fireworks on the Hill event, hosted by Horizon Events. The Archbold Wilson Park in Ossian was packed with hundreds of people on Friday in anticipation of the show.

Xavier Thomas excitedly sits with his mom and dad, Stacy and Josh Thomas, as they wait for the fireworks show.

From left to right, Linux Ritchie, Raiden Ritchie and Lillian Ritchie beat the heat with a sweet treat before the fireworks show on Friday evening. 

Cyler Voglewede enjoys a ride on the shoulders of his grandpa, Sheriff Scott Holliday, while Tara Holliday (middle) smiles and Riley Voglewede snaps a sweet photo.  (Photos by Sydney Kent)