Good Morning! It’s Thursday, June 19, 2025, and this is your Daily Briefing.

Posted on 06/19/2025

Good Morning! It’s Thursday, June 19, 2025, and this is your Daily Briefing.
It is the 170th day of the year.

Expect some closings today.

Today is Juneteenth, a federal holiday that marks the end of slavery in the United States. It commemorates June 19, 1865, when Union troops arrived in Galveston, Texas, and announced that all enslaved people were free. This came more than two years after President Abraham Lincoln signed the Emancipation Proclamation.

Juneteenth is a combination of “June” and “nineteenth” and has been observed in communities for decades. It was officially recognized as a federal holiday in 2021 when President Joe Biden signed it into law.

Because Juneteenth is a federal holiday, U.S. post offices and federal buildings are closed today. Many banks are also closed. Local government offices and some private businesses may be closed or have limited hours.

Residents should check directly with local offices or service providers for any changes to hours or schedules today.

WEATHER

6 am–9 am: Sunny, 71 °F

9 am–12 pm: Mostly Sunny, 81 °F

12 pm–3 pm: Partly Cloudy, 86 °F

3 pm–6 pm: Partly Cloudy, 88 °F

6 pm–9 pm: Clear, 83 °F

9 pm–12 am: Clear, 75 °F

12 am–3 am: Clear, 69 °F

3 am–6 am: Clear, 65 °F

Sunrise: 5:47 AM

Sunset: 8:36 PM

Pollen Count: Tree: Low, Grass: Moderate, Ragweed: Low

UV Index (Peak): 9 – Very High

Source: Weather.com, AccuWeather

EVENTS

Total events today through Sunday: 6

June 19 – Thursday

Cars n Coffee Bosporus Brews Turkish Coffee
4:00 PM – 8:00 PM
Suite A, 104 E Commercial St
Come have some Turkish coffee! $3 per cup! Cash and Cashapp accepted.

June 20 – Friday

Teen Event: DIY Bookmarks
11:00 AM – 12:00 PM
Lebanon–Laclede County Library
Young adults aged 12–18 are invited for a DIY bookmarks event. All materials provided. Wear clothes you don’t mind getting messy! Registration required.

Weekly Races at Lebanon Midway Speedway
8:00 PM
Weekly racing featuring B Mods, Midwest Mods, Pure Stocks and Super Stocks.

June 21 – Saturday

Lebanon Farmers Market
8:00 AM – 1:00 PM
The Market

2025 Route 66 Comic & Toy Convention
9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Cowan Civic Center
A family fun event with a wide range of comics, toys, collectibles, video games, handmade items, comic/pop culture/music/movie themed goodies. Meet comic writers and artists.

1950s Beach Party
4:00 PM – 7:00 PM
1500 Lynn Street, Lebanon, MO 65536
Hosted by Northridge Place and the Arbors. June family event & Alzheimer’s Association Longest Day fundraiser.

Boat Town Brewing Presents: Sarah Diamond
7:00 PM – 9:00 PM
Boat Town Brewing – (417) 532-2772
Live music and drinks with Sarah Diamond.