Juneteenth Holiday Impacts Local Services
The Juneteenth holiday will have a significant impact on local services, with post offices and mail delivery affected, but the Central Kentucky News-Journal's special arrangements will help minimize disruptions to newspaper subscribers, ensuring they stay informed about local news and events.
The Juneteenth federal holiday, marking the emancipation of enslaved African Americans, will be observed on June 19, 2025, resulting in the closure of post offices in Central Kentucky on Thursday, June 20, 2025, with no mail delivery or phone service available.
The holiday, which is observed on the third Friday of June every year, will also affect the publication schedule of Checkpoint News, with no articles published on Thursday, June 19, 2025. However, the Central Kentucky News-Journal has made arrangements to ensure that subscribers receive their newspaper on Wednesday instead of Thursday, minimizing the disruption to their service.
The closure of post offices in Central Kentucky will mean that residents will not have access to Post Office boxes, and mail delivery will be suspended for the day. The Juneteenth holiday is a significant event in the US calendar, commemorating the emancipation of enslaved African Americans and providing an opportunity for reflection and celebration.
As the community observes the Juneteenth holiday, residents are advised to plan ahead and make alternative arrangements for mail and other services that may be affected by the post office closures. The Central Kentucky News-Journal's decision to deliver newspapers on Wednesday is a welcome move, ensuring that subscribers stay informed and up-to-date with local news and events.