Post Office

Postal Service to Delay ClosuresState Journal"The proposed post office closings and mail processing consolidations could seriously harm communities throughout West Virginia — slashing critical jobs in our local communities and slowing or even halting mail service in dozens of neighborhoods," …Local reaction to post office news is optimisticWinfield Daily Courier …

East Tennessee Congressmen say Post Office must adapt, changeExaminer.comCongressman Roe admitted that he had been opposed to the idea of eliminating Saturday mail delivery, but now thinks that doing so may be a good idea, especially if the Post Office sees a great deal of cost savings from doing so. …

The remodeling and expansion of the interior floor space in the old post office building at 95 N. County Road will be complete by June 30, Palm Beacher Jeff Greene told the Town Council on Wednesday. More: continued here

Mumbai: Post office that delivers diseasesDaily News & AnalysisThe rear portion of a partly-defunct post office has turned into a garbage dump, overrun by mosquitoes and other vermin. A foul smell permeates the place, making it uninhabitable for nearby residents, pedestrians and even hawkers. … More: continued here

CBS New York Gift-Givers Drop Off Presents For Kids At NO Post OfficeWDSU New OrleansMandeville resident Elizabeth Chugden said she chose 22 of the letters sent to the USPS, went shopping and dropped off the gifts to the downtown post office. Chugden said she has four children and two grandchildren …

Two Clermont County post offices that were on a nationwide list for possible closure will remain open a while longer. More: continued here

War on drugs; Post office workers; Costs of Occupation More: continued here

Wisconsin post office gives Rudolph's stamp of approvalWAOWBy Nate Barrett, Multimedia Journalist – bio | email AP source: Walker donor arrested as part of probe RUDOLPH (WAOW)–A post office nestled in Central Wisconsin comes to life this time of year. A tiny town benefiting from the most favorite reindeer of …

CALIFORNIA The U.S.P.S. plans to offer special holiday hours in certain areas this Sunday, December 18th, for last-minute cards and packages. More: continued here

CTV.ca USPS delays closing and consolidation of post officesGreene County Daily WorldBy Nick Schneider, Assistant Editor This week's announcement that the US Postal Service is delaying the closing or consolidation of post offices and mail processing facilities until May 15, 2012 is good news to Indiana 8th District US Rep. …