The city of Claremont has announced the 2014 Fourth of July honorees. This year’s grand marshal title goes to two residents, Mary and Fritz Weis. The honored citizens are Rosie and Leo Bister, and the Friends of the Claremont Library have received the honored group distinction.

Youth nominations go to this year’s theme contest winner Pierce Barnum, a third grader from Sumner Elementary. The National Anthem will be sung by Anita Mathias, a junior at Claremont High School.

The Independence Day Committee is working to finalize details of Claremont’s festival. Look for the COURIER’s upcoming Fourth of July special edition for details.