PHOTOS: A patriotic evening in Amherst Justin Faulconer Jun 30, 2026 Jun 30, 2026 0 Prefer us on Google Learn More A firetruck displayed the American flag on South Main Street during the Independence Day celebration event on June 27. Photo by Justin Faulconer, New Era-Progress The Party Foam Guy area behind the Amherst Town Hall was a big hit for children and families. Photo by Justin Faulconer, New Era-Progress Some children were covered head to toe in the The Party Foam Guy area behind the Amherst Town Hall on June 27. Fireworks explode over the Town of Amherst on June 27. Photo by Justin Faulconer, New Era-Progress The Party Foam Guy area behind the Amherst Town Hall was a big hit for children and families. Photo by Justin Faulconer, New Era-Progress The Party Foam Guy area behind the Amherst Town Hall was a big hit for children and families. Photo by Justin Faulconer, New Era-Progress The Southland Band performs during the June 27 celebration at the Amherst Town Hall. Photo by Justin Faulconer, New Era-Progress The Party Foam Guy area behind the Amherst Town Hall drew many kids on June 27. Photo by Justin Faulconer, New Era-Progress The Party Foam Guy area behind the Amherst Town Hall was a big hit for children and families. Photo by Justin Faulconer, New Era-Progress A view of the fireworks display over South Main Street on June 27. Photo by Justin Faulconer, New Era-Progress 0 Comments Justin Faulconer Reporter/Editor of Amherst New-Era Progress and Nelson County Times Author email Follow Justin Faulconer Close Get email notifications on {{subject}} daily! Your notification has been saved. There was a problem saving your notification. {{description}} Email notifications are only sent once a day, and only if there are new matching items. Save Manage followed notifications Close Followed notifications Please log in to use this feature Log In Don't have an account? Sign Up Today Related to this collection Most Popular Amherst Independence Day celebration brings large crowd to town streets PHOTOS: Amherst schools welcomes new Superintendent Melody Sheppard Amherst County Public Schools has a new superintendent, Melody Sheppard, who will take the helm of the county school division starting in August. PHOTOS: Donna Meeks Summer Art Camp in Amherst
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PHOTOS: Amherst schools welcomes new Superintendent Melody Sheppard Amherst County Public Schools has a new superintendent, Melody Sheppard, who will take the helm of the county school division starting in August.
