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Flames Wreck Post Office And Apartmentswnep.comFirefighters had their hands full in Klingerstown. Fire started in 1 of 4 apartments and also affected the Post Office. Home delivery was not an issue but those with P.O. boxes will have to pick up their mail in nearby Valley View. Gary Bork and others … More: continued here

The Lexington Post Office reduced its total workweek by 7 1/2 hours last month in response to a decline in afternoon customers. More: continued here

Liverpool Echo Shocking footage shows moment Post Office staff threatened with gunLiverpool EchoThis was the shocking moment an armed gang threatened to shoot a cashier in a Post Office raid. A man can be heard shouting “Open the door or I will f***ing shoot you” as he screams orders at staff. The dramatic footage emerged…

Police offer reward for help solving post office break-inCanton Daily LedgerThe reward is being offered for anyone with information concerning the break-in at the post office, 102 S. Second St. While nothing was taken from the post office, a safe was damaged, said London Mills Police Chief Scott Keithley. Break-ins also … More: continued here

Post Office customers frustratedMcKenzie County FarmerIn recent weeks, the postal service has announced it is considering shorter window hours for the post offices in Arnegard, Alexander, Cartwright and Mandaree, while the Watford City Post Office has maxed out its capacity in space and staff. All of this … More: continued here

BEAVERTON, Ore. – At least three people noticed huge withdrawals from their bank accounts after they used self-service stamp machines at Washington County post offices. “Skimmers” are often used on ATM’s and gas pumps to steal credit card information. Now they might be installed on some of those stamp machines, said Sgt. Bob Ray of…