Post Office

San Marcos’ main post office is still scheduled for closure, just not as quickly as the U.S. Postal Service (USPS) originally said. More: continued here

If you’re looking to mail those last minute holiday gifts for Christmas delivery, four local Post Office Branches are open 10 a.m. until 3 p.m. on Sunday, December 18. More: continued here

KVAL Yoncalla Post Office robbed ThursdayKVALDouglas County Sheriff's officers were called to the Yoncalla Post Office Thursday just before 5:00 pm, after a report of a robbery. Deputies would not confirm if a weapon was used or what was stolen at the facility, but the police log indicated a male …and more » More: continued here

Watauga Democrat Post Office: Potential closure delayedWatauga Democratby Lauren K. Ohnesorge The Downtown Boone Post Office, on a potential United States Post Office closure list, is getting a temporary reprieve, officials said. USPS, in response to a request made by “multiple US Senators,” has decided to delay closures …and more » More: continued here

TheStreet.com Postal Service Delays Closings Until MayTheStreet.comWhen we asked readers last week what reforms they would make to get the Postal Service back on its feet, we heard a number of creative solutions. Reader David Backlin suggested reducing staff, noting that his local post office"has three people working …Expect a holiday rush at the post…

WV small towns hope to save post officesWest Virginia Public BroadcastingWith more than 160 post offices up for closure in West Virginia, residents and businesses in small towns are hoping the organization turns to another way. Sen. Jay Rockefeller announced this week that the United States Postal Service will push back for … More: continued…

Rose Kelly, who pointed out that she requires two canes to get around, said the inconvenience will prevent some people from doing their postal business. It was a common argument heard Thursday night. More: continued here

Setauket Post Office Safe for NowPatch.comBy Christine Sampson The United States Postal Service on Tuesday announced it will delay by five months its decision on which post offices it will close, meaning the Setauket post office on Main Street is safe for a little while longer. …and more » More: continued here

The U.S. Postal Inspectors Office was called to investigate robbery at the Yoncalla post office Thursday evening.   More: continued here

Riverside Residents: "Don't Take Our Post Office"EastBayRI.comBy Victor Alvarez EAST PROVIDENCE — What's the argument for closing the Riverside Post Office? "Declining office workload and the availability of alternate sites nearby that provide the sales of stamps and the mailing of most package items. … More: continued here