Gueda Springs people make case for post officeWinfield Daily Courier OnlineBy FOSS FARRAR GEUDA SPRINGS — The residents of this proud, rural town are petitioning their congressmen and senators to protest a move to close its post office. City Clerk Shannon Wendt said Friday she is spearheading an effort to …

NW Evening Mail The week that was: 15 April 2011Post and ParcelThis week the UK government published a number of amendments to the Postal Services Bill, ensuring that Royal Mail can remain the sole provider of the universal service for at least the next ten years. The changes – which …

There has been a lot of talk in recent weeks about postal consolidation in Sioux City, but now there is word that the post office in Bronson, Iowa may share a similar fate. More: continued here

New: DCF Calls Out Fake Food Stamp WebsiteFirst Coast NewsThe Division of Children and Families is calling a website that purports to help people apply for food stamps online a scam. According to spokesperson John Harrell, getfoodstampsnow.org is not a place for people to turn to online as a means …

Special guests to grace Holy Week events at Wesley UMCMuscatine JournalSpecial guests Robert J. Stamps and Ellen de Kroon Stamps of Virginia will present messages and share their experiences in the faith during services and classes. Robert Stamps teaches theology at Samuel DeWitt Proctor School of Theology/Virginia Union …and more » …

Manchin gets agreement on post office meetingsParkersburg NewsWASHINGTON- On the heels of several studies to potentially shutter West Virginia post offices, US Sen. Joe Manchin, DW.Va., has reached an agreement with the US postmaster general to hold public meetings about the impact of potential post office…and more » More: continued here

Postal clerk puts personal stamp on helping customerDaytona Beach News-JournalHe doesn't just come to work to sell a book of stamps but to make people feel good. Unlike other postal clerks, Jensen's name badge doesn't carry his American Postal Workers Union information along with his name. His says, "I'm your …

Bronson, IA Could Lose Its Post OfficeKCAUNot only could budget cuts close down Bronson's Post Office, they may lose their zip code altogether. If the Post Office's plan is approved, instead of PO boxes, cluster boxes would be set-up instead. Larger mail and packages would have to be picked up …

WIVB Postage rates rising, but not for most lettersBusinessWeekThe post office is raising its rates starting Sunday but don't worry, mailing that recipe to Aunt Mary or the birthday card to Uncle Joe won't cost any more. That's because the 44-cent price for sending a basic first-class letter …Some Postage …

msnbc.com The wrong Lady Liberty winds up on postage stampLos Angeles TimesThe stamp issued in December bears an image of the Las Vegas lookalike, not New York Harbor's 19th century gift from the French. The Postal Service is not planning a recall. By Ashley Powers, Los Angeles Times The Lady …