Senator Pryor concerned about possible post offices closingKAITJONESBORO, AR (KAIT) – US Senator Mark Pryor issued strong words to the US Postal Service Thursday in the wake of possible post office closures in Arkansas. Pryor gave the USPS a failing grade for its efforts to keep communities informed about possible …Slayden fears loss of identity…
ELMIRA (WENY) — It’s official – the post office on Elmira’s westside will close in about a month. The U.S. Postal Service announced the westside station on Hoffman Street will close effective Saturday, April 23rd. More: continued here
New Stamp Set with Selena, Celia Cruz is a Hit in Echo ParkPatch.comThe Latin Music Legends (Forever) stamp set also features Tito Puente, Carlos Garel and Carmen Miranda. By Anthea Raymond | Email the author | 4:00pm These 20-stamp sets were flying off the shelves Wednesday at the Edendale post office branch in Echo ……
Minn. senators say tax mini-cigars like cigarettesForbesTom Bryant, executive director of the Minnesota Wholesale Marketers Association, said the machines currently used to affix the stamps only work with cigarette packs. He said many little cigars come in packs of different sizes, and that the stamps would …and more » More: continued here
Is Inflation Driving More People to Food Stamps?TIME (blog)And rising food prices comes at a time when the number of people already getting food stamps has risen dramatically. From October 2007, which was just before the financial crisis, to December 2010, which is the most recently available statistics, …and more » More: continued here
Program promotes Civil War sitesLonoke NewsBesides the 23 stamp sites, tourists also are encouraged to visit the “associated” sites nearby, but those sites will not offer stamps. “We selected the stamping sites because we needed places that were staffed. Some of the battlefields aren't staffed, …and more » More: continued here
Residents discouraged about Gepp Post Office's futureThe NewsIn addition, more than 300 residents have signed petitions, urging the Postal Service to keep the Gepp Post Office open. But, after an hour long meeting at which residents had their say, most came away from the meeting with the feeling there is nothing … More: continued here
Royal Mail announces measures to keep direct mail competitiveDirect Marketing AssociationRoyal Mail is looking into the possibility of introducing a payment-by-results price offer in a bid to ensure that direct mail stays competitive, which could interest brands assessing different mailing houses options. According to Marketing Week, …Royal Mail'considering payments by result offer'Experian QAS Data Quality…
Slayden fears loss of identity if town post office closedThe TennesseanSlayden residents raised concerns about possibly losing their post office during a meeting with US Postal Service representatives Tuesday evening. Postal Service representatives have proposed closing the post office, pointing to low traffic in the … More: continued here
The Brookpark branch of the post office on Snow Road will be closing on May 20. More: continued here