Cash-strapped U.S. Postal Service tests same-day delivery

Sorry folks, post office is closed; sign up front shoulda told yaLee’s Summit JournalI feel like John Candy should be dressed in his Wally World security shirt greeting people at 210 SW Market St. these days. That way, we would know, firsthand, that, indeed, the downtown Lee's Summit post office is closing soon. Of course,…

Taiwan post office reverts to old China name as ties warmMonsters and Critics.com –3 hours agoTaipei – Taiwan's state-run post office on Monday reverted to its original name, which includes the politically sensitive word 'China,' a term the island's … More: continued here

The Daily Iberian Local postal workers think pink, rewardedThe Daily IberianFrom left, foreground, Clyde Adams, Kenny Hebert and pink dress-wearing James Tate appear in front of other U.S. Postal Service Workers. Adams and Hebert sold more breast cancer stamps than anyone in the offece and were recognized Tuesday. More: continued here

Trying to save piece of historyWANELIBERTY CENTER, Ind. (WANE) – People in the small town of Liberty Center, in Wells County, are speaking out about their post office. It's one of 95 across the state that could close because of a lack of revenue and foot traffic. …and more » More: continued here

Post office evacuated in Norfolk due to suspicious packageThe Virginian-PilotAuthorities evacuated the post office at 2461 E. Little Creek Road today after someone found a suspicious package. … More: continued here

The Fire Sale of the Post OfficesConsortium NewsIn an earlier time, U.S. post offices were more than just places to mail letters. They were noble structures, symbols of democracy, stone-and-mortar testimony to the value of community. But many are now neglected and up for sale, laments Gray Brechin. More: continued here