Local demand for food stamps continues to riseAspen Daily NewsMoney from the SNAP program, which now uses debit cards instead of stamps, goes to local grocery stores. It allows participants to purchase bread, vegetables, meat and other food products. Users are blocked from buying non-food items like vitamins, … More: …

FedEx Express (FedEx), a subsidiary of FedEx Corp. (NYSE: FDX) and the world’s largest express transportation company, today announced the launch of a range of new tools and expansions to the suite of FedEx Mobile applications, making shipping-on-the-go easier than ever. More: continued here

A right Royal'coo' for pigeon fancierOxford MailEamon Kelly, 48, from Steventon went home yesterday after nabbing these two fine specimens, which had been donated by The Queen. It was part of a fundraising pigeon auction, held at the Headington Royal British Legion club, in Edgecombe Road.and more » More: continued here

TWO men attacked the sub-postmaster of Oxford's Wood Farm Post Office during a dawn raid. More: continued here

Business assumes postal service in small Ind. townSan Francisco ChronicleThe postal service considers village post offices in locations where communities have no existing post office or an office is being discontinued. Locations retain the town's name and ZIP code. Village post offices are operated by local businesses …Postal Service Opens …

New Stamps Coming out in DecemberAllAfrica.comThe next new local stamp will be issued on the 21st of December 2012 to mark the 240 years of the postal service. It will comprise with 5 stamps, a souvenir Sheet and First Day cover….. The theme will revolve around the history of around …

Rutland and Stamford Mercury Baston Post Office now offers lotteryRutland and Stamford MercuryThe Baston Post Office and stores is delighted to be able to announce that the is now available within the village. Owner of the store Jonathan Walker, above, said: “This can only be a positive addition for the …

GPB Private Company Could Run Albany Post OfficeGPBThe U.S. Postal Service is planning to close a 100-year-old post office in downtown Albany, a decision locals worry will hurt downtown. Now officials are optimistic mail service could continue in the historic space with a private company taking over … More: continued …

The U.S. Postal Service is planning to close a 100-year-old post office in downtown Albany, a decision locals worry will hurt downtown. Now officials are optimistic mail service could continue in the historic space with a private company taking over. Postal officials are meeting with the public… More: continued here

Post Office to Reopen in OceanportPatch.comThrough rain and snow and even a super storm, the United States Post Office will retain a facility in Oceanport. Although the East Main Street outpost has been closed after flooding during Sandy, Oceanport Mayor Michael Mahon said last week that the … More: continued …