LEWISBURG – A 28-mile bicycle ride kicked off the 20th annual 4th of July celebration in Lewisburg Wednesday. This ride will be followed by rides on Thursday, Friday and Saturday in different locations says organizer Kevin Bittenbender. “We will have wounded warriors, veterans, paralympians and others riding. On Wednesday, we will ride 28 miles in commemoration for the 28th Infantry Division in Pennsylvania. Every mile we ride is dedicated to a Gold Star Family.” Saturday’s ride will conclude in downtown Lewisburg to begin the annual parade. 4th of July committee member Graham Showalter says all of this year’s activities commemorate Gold Star Families, “These are families that have lost a loved one in military action....
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