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The best show in town
An eager crowd gathered to view the annual fireworks display the evening of July 3 . Some couldn't wait for the official display to begin and enjoyed an unofficial show.
Jonathon Dawe / Wrangell Sentinel
DJ McConachie demonstrated his agility and made quick work of the log with his chainsaw at the Chuck Oliver Logging Show on July 4. It was the 50th year for the show, which is a big part of Wrangell's Fourth of July celebration. See more Fourth of July photos on Page 6 and 7.
Jonathon Dawe / Wrangell Sentinel
Wrangell's Fourth of July royalty Sophia Martinsen shattered the previous fundraising record by generating a total of $150,982 in ticket and food sales, making good on her goal of surpassing the old record set by her sister in 2021.
Jonathon Dawe / Wrangell Sentinel
Donna Kuntz celebrated the holiday in style and greeted numerous people along Front Street before the Fourth of July parade.
Jonathon Dawe / Wrangell Sentinel
Rosslyn Nore held on to an early lead and won the gunny sack race for her age group in the street games on July 4.
