Post Office

NY postal worker admits stealing prescriptionsWRGBThe U.S. Attorney's office in Syracuse says 38-year-old Phillip Wiley of Dexter pleaded guilty to stealing the drugs, mostly hydrocodone, and said he had a drug problem. He was working at the Watertown post office when he stole 55 packages or envelopes …Dexter man admits …

The first batch of absentee ballots sent out by two local clerks offices were not received by the requesting voters in the timely fashion most are accustomed to. Instead, it has been reported residents in New Baltimore and Chesterfield Township received their absentee ballots several days later. More: continued here

Postal Service: New Canaan Post Office Not ClosingThe Daily VoiceNEW CANAAN, Conn. – Fear not, New Canaan residents. The post office is not skipping town. Christine Dugas, a spokesperson for the U.S. Postal Service, said Friday that the agency has no plans to leave New Canaan. Worries about a possible …

Supporters of Albany's downtown Post Office are going ahead with a demonstration of their support at 2:00 today. Albany City Commissioner Roger Marietta tells WALB News that just because the Postal Service is planing a six-month extension, doesn't mean that the facility is in the clear. More: continued here

MARY READY: Keeping the post office from going ghostalDestin LogWhen I taught a course in Southern literature, one of my favorite stories was Eudora Welty's “Why I live at the P.O,” a comical account told by Sister, whose grandfather, Papa-Daddy, has gotten her a job as postmistress of the smallest …

Thompson Plans Rally for Local Post OfficeWDAZ“If you value having our community supported by the U.S. Postal Service, having our very own Post Office rather than being served by a bigger, further away entity, come out and show your support!” Under the latest U.S. Postal Service plan to reduce … …

PEOPLE in Bridgwater are no closer to knowing where their main post office will be. More: continued here

Ballots held up at post office for New Baltimore, Chesterfield Township residentsNew Baltimore Voice NewspapersThe first batch of absentee ballots sent out by two local clerks offices were not received by the requesting voters in the timely fashion most are accustomed to. Instead, it has been reported residents in New …

KINGSTON, Jamaica – Staff members of the Post and Telecommunication Department are this morning on edge after receiving reports that another employee has gone missing. More: continued here

A pedestrian struck by a car on Assembly Street near the US Post Office on Friday morning has died from his injuries, the Columbia Police Department said. More: continued here