Post Office

Potential post office closings distress local officials, residentsThe Hudson ReporterWE STILL HAVE VISITORS – A resident enters the 6139 Kennedy Blvd. post office, one of the branches that could close following the current USPS study. “I guess it's a sign of our times,” said 61-year-old history buff and lifelong … …

The U.S. Postal Inspection service is offering a reward of up to $10,000 for information leading to the arrest and conviction of two people who robbed a post office. More: continued here

Protestors say they need 10,000 signatures by September 20, 2011 to help prevent the post office from closing. More: continued here

Oldest OC post office on closure listOCRegisterBY FRANK SHYONG / THE ORANGE COUNTY REGISTER ORANGE – The Orange Plaza Station Post Office has stood for three-quarters of a century, a brick-and-mortar memento of an era when communication was ink, paper and people. Dedicated in 1935 with $65000 from … More: …

Protestors say they need 10,000 signatures by September 20, 2011 to help prevent the post office from closing. More: continued here

Uniontown will be the first of four local towns to hold public meetings about possible post office closings. More: continued here

Lemon Grove Post Office Honors 'Everyday Heroes'Patch.comThe post office said the cards are ideal for military personnel, public servants, first responders such as police and firefighters, medical professionals, teachers, volunteers, parents and others.U.S. Postal Service Offers 'Everyday Heroes' Greeting CardsPR Newswire (press release)all 14 news articles » More: continued here

ABC15.com (KNXV-TV) Former Postal worker charged with stealing mailHouston ChronicleATLANTA (AP) — A grand jury has indicted a US Post Office worker on charges of taking more than 100 gift cards worth $1375 from the mail. Prosecutors said in court filings Friday that Helen E. Hampton, who was then a …

Carole Gilmore’s front yard is bordered by chain-link fence now, but she’s still not receiving any mail. More: continued here

Residents of some rural Washington County communities are holding their breath in hopes their post offices won’t close, while Johnson residents will soon learn when theirs will close. More: continued here