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Monongalia County to close county buildings June 19 after West Virginia AG opinion on Juneteenth

3862973 · June 19, 2025
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Summary

Following an Attorney General opinion saying Juneteenth is a federal holiday not recognized by the state as a state holiday, the Monongalia County Commission directed county buildings, including courthouses, be closed on Thursday, June 19; employees were told to check with supervisors about reporting requirements.

The Monongalia County Commission voted June 18 to close county buildings, including courthouses, on Thursday, June 19 following guidance provided in an opinion from the West Virginia Attorney General about the Juneteenth holiday.

Commission members said the attorney general’s opinion holds that,…

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