Post Office

Bootle Post Office hit by Liverpool rioters with JCB reopens (VIDEO)Liverpool EchoThe digger was taken from a housing development when a gang of up to 30 rioters stormed Watts Lane Post Office, in Bootle, in August. Staff today spoke of their joy that the post office is back in business. …

West Liberty Post Office Closes Oct. 21Wheeling News RegisterWHEELING – The US Postal Service has informed West Liberty officials the post office in town will close Oct. 21, according to Mayor Rosie Miller. A required public hearing on the … More: continued here

WHEELING – The U.S. Postal Service has informed West Liberty officials the post office in town will close Oct. 21, according to Mayor Rosie Miller. A required public hearing on the closing has been scheduled, but Miller acknowledged it’s probably just a formality. More: continued here

Effort begun to keep post office openWinston-Salem JournalThere is no way the Waughtown Station Post Office in southeastern Winston-Salem is losing money — and it should not be closed, area residents said Tuesday night during an open meeting. They also agreed to meet again Oct. 25 at 6:30 pm at …

There is no way the Waughtown Station Post Office in southeastern Winston-Salem is losing money — and it should not be closed, area residents said Tuesday night during an open meeting. More: continued here

Reuters Hazard post office to be studied by USPSWYMTIf the study reveals the possibility to consolidate the postal service would hold a public meeting to explain the proposed operational changes and potential impacts before a final decision was made. Regardless of the outcome the actual post office…Obama Wants Post Office …

Federal officials are considering closing the Tecopa Post Office while residents in that community fight to keep it. The U.S. Postal Service has posted a notice to customers in Tecopa that it is proposing to close the local office and consolidate operations with Baker 50 miles away. More: continued here

In about a month, the Johnson Post Office will close its doors for good, and more closings could follow. More: continued here

With the U.S. Postal Service struggling to find ways to save money, some communities are exploring the idea of having a post office inside a convenience store. More: continued here

£1m boost for Post Office schemesThe Press AssociationPost offices have been given a share of £1 million to support efforts to diversify their businesses. Up to £25000 is being awarded across 48 offices, the Scottish Government announced. The Diversification Fund covers 24 areas, from Shetland to Dumfries …and more » More: …