Believe it or not – 2018 is almost here! Many people celebrate the new year by staying up until midnight to ensure the year arrives to much fanfare. As a result, nearly everyone is tired when New Year’s Day dawns – so several businesses have announced they’ll have special hours.

The City of Hugoton and City of Moscow will be closed Monday, January 1. The Stevens County Treasurer’s Office will be closed to the public Friday, December 29 for year-end business. The courthouse will also be closed Monday. Commissioners will meet Tuesday, January 2. The Post Office will be closed for New Years Day only.

Toot N Totum, Circle K, and Rolla Corner Stop will all be open Monday, while Eagles Landing and The Store in Moscow will be closed New Years Day. Thrifty King and Dollar General announced they will be open regular hours throughout the holiday. Twisted H Liquor and Thrifty King Liquor will be closed Monday only.

Citizens State Bank and First National Bank will be closed Monday only. Flatlanders will be open from noon to 5:00 p.m. Sunday for New Years Eve, and will be closed Monday. Hi-Plains Lumber will be closed Saturday, December 30 through New Year’s Day. They’ll reopen Tuesday with regular hours.

Stevens County Medical Clinic will have Saturday clinic, but will be closed Monday. The Retail Pharmacy will close at 5:00 p.m. Friday, December 29, but will reopen for Saturday morning. They will be closed New Years Day. Hugoton Drug reported they’ll close Monday only.

Make sure to stock up on books, movies and games as the Stevens County Library will be closed Monday and Tuesday. The Hermes will be closed January 1, but will reopen with regular hours Tuesday. Early deadline for the January 4 paper is Friday, December 29 at 12:00 noon. The Senior Center will be closed New Years Day.

Have a very Happy and Safe New Year!