With the 4th of July falling on Saturday, many area offices will be closed Friday in observance of the holiday. The Washington Public Library will be closed tomorrow and Saturday. Also, the Washington County Courthouse and county offices, including public health, will be closed Friday in observance. The Washington Chamber of Commerce will also be closed Friday. The United States Postal Service will deliver mail Friday, but not on Saturday. Area banks will also observe the 4th of July Saturday and will be closed.

KCII will observe the holiday by playing patriotic music from 7 to 11 p.m. Friday, Saturday and Sunday. Also, the Big Red Radio will be in Wellman, Wayland and Washington for local celebrations Saturday.