Friday marked the first of 6 planned furlough days the state hopes will save $24 million and 400 jobs.

While many state workers turned it into a four-day weekend, it was business as usual at one local office.

Although they weren't getting paid, it really wasn't about the money for those working the Warren County Commonwealth Attorney's Office.

It was more about doing the jobs they been blessed to have.

Secretary Kacey McEwen is hard at work on this Friday.

She's not bothered by the fact she's not getting paid to be here.

"I came in today because I wanted to make sure that I could keep up with my work and not get to far behind with us being off Monday for Labor Day as well."

But McEwen wasn't alone.

"All of my employees showed up," says Commonwealth Attorney, Chris Cohron.

Cohron says he would have understood if his staff had've stayed at home... rather than come in for free.

"I think its a true testament to how serious they take their responsibility," Cohron explains.

It also keeps the work from piling up.

"It would have been a safe assumption my entire holiday weekend would have been up here had the staff not decided to come in and do the great work they do," says Cohron with a smirk.

"I work for a great boss, Chris Cohron, he is very grateful for all of the work that we do and to show him our appreciation, we work hard for him," says McEwen.

Just by coming in today, Cohron says it helps make sure public safety doesn't suffer.

"On a daily basis, we have all law enforcement agencies looking to review cases, issue arrest warrants, issue search warrants," Cohron explains.

When McEwen leaves work for the day, she'll be caught up for the long three-day weekend.

She says the next time her and her co-workers are given the option of working for free, or staying at home... you'll know where to find them.

"Yes, we plan on working just like its another day at work."

The staff did get a free lunch out of the day... courtesy of Cohron.

The next scheduled furlough is in October, the exact date has not been set.