Fireworks to celebrate the 4th of July. Photo by Sally Y. Hart

Independence Day will be celebrated Monday, the fourth of July, and with that many offices and businesses will be closed. The holiday falling on a Monday is providing many people with a three-day weekend. The U.S. Postal Service will not be delivering mail Monday. Also, banks will be closed, as well as government offices like the Washington County Courthouse. The Washington Public Library will be closed as well. On Monday, the KCII Big Red Radio will be taking part in festivities in Wellman, Wayland and Washington, and will be providing patriotic music on air to go along with fireworks shows in the evening.