Post Office

The Ambassador, the post office and the taxpayerBismarck TribuneOur post office, like the Hindustan Ambassador, has had a long run as a government protected monopoly. But just a partial erosion of that monopoly, with the appearance of United Parcel Service and Federal Express, has threatened the viability of the …and …

Who will turn the old San Marcos post office into a haven for hot retailers?Austin Business Journal (blog)One of our top-viewed stories over the past few days has been the announcement that the former U.S. Post Office in downtown San Marcos will be converted into a multitenant retail property, which …

The crime spree began Friday at the post office on 1341 Augusta Road, according to an Aiken County sheriff's news release. More: continued here

WMUR Manchester Car crashes into Ashuelot post office after police chaseWMUR ManchesterShortly after, Gushlaw lost control of the car, struck a fence and crashed through the side of the Ashuelot post office on Main Street, police said. After a short foot chase, Gushlaw was arrested and charged with aggravated DWI, …

Fort Worth to move forward with purchase of historic post officeFort Worth Star TelegramThe Lancaster Tax Increment Reinvestment Board will vote Tuesday on creating a development agreement with the City of Fort Worth to fund the purchase of the post office. City Councilman and Chairman of the tax increment board …

MILLETTE, S.D. (AP) — The U.S. Postal Service has suspended operations at the Mellette post office, saying the building has deteriorated to the point where it isn't safe for customers or employees. More: continued here

Fayetteville post office is also ice cream parlorWashington TimesFAYETTEVILLE, N.C. (AP) – Andy Jackson dispenses scoops of chocolate, vanilla and butter pecan ice cream along with stamps and mailing envelopes. The sign outside the store on Cedar Creek Road sums up the business nicely: “U.S. Post Office …and more » More: continued …

Fayetteville post office is also ice cream parlorWRAL.com"Some people, when they come in, especially if they're from out of town, say, 'I can't believe this is a post office,'" said Jackson, manning his combo business on a recent Tuesday morning. Today, Jackson sells homemade chocolate, vanilla, strawberry …and more » More: …

FAYETTEVILLE, N.C. (AP) — Andy Jackson dispenses scoops of chocolate, vanilla and butter pecan ice cream along with stamps and mailing envelopes. The sign outside the store on Cedar Creek Road sums up the business nicely: "U.S. Post Office Hand-Made Ice Cream." More: continued here

A VILLAGE post office which has been closed for more than a week opened again for business yesterday. More: continued here