It was a crisp Monday morning, and the towns of Salem and Centralia were gearing up for a unique day of celebration. President's Day had arrived, and the communities were abuzz with anticipation for the festivities.

President's Day, observed on the third Monday of February, is a federal holiday in the United States.

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On this President's Day, most local, state, and federal government offices in Salem and Centralia were closed.

Residents were reminded that with government offices closed, services such as driver's license renewals and permits would have to wait until Tuesday.

For the students of Salem and Centralia, this President's Day meant a break from the usual school routine. Most schools decided to close their doors for the day

The familiar sound of mailboxes opening and closing was replaced by a temporary quietness, as postal workers took a well-deserved day off.

The Salem City Council meeting, originally scheduled for six Monday evening, faced a necessary change.

While some were engaging in local government matters, others took this opportunity to celebrate in their own ways.

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