Downtown Post Office Closing

Rural post offices must be preservedStatesman JournalJeff Merkley's staff provided this list of of Oregon post offices facing potential closure: The nation's Founders didn't foresee the Internet. They ordained that their new country establish a system of post roads and post offices. More: continued here

Froma Harrop: America's best post offices: Mail today, gone tomorrowThe Providence JournalThe U.S. Postal Service's bizarre decision to sell beloved old buildings to raise quick cash has created angst across the country. A 1937 post office in Virginia Beach, Va., was razed and replaced by a Walgreens (which, ironically, sells stamps). In …Historic post offices:…

Post Office to honor Mendocino County's own Seabiscuit with stampUkiah Daily Journal, CAWillits Postmaster Dale Briggs will affix a special First Day of Sale postmark on the envelopes, which also will be available at the Willits Post Office. Champs Lil'Biscuit, a Seabiscuit descendant, will be on hand to give her "stamp of approval. … More: continued…

New York Times Where Post Office Is the Town's Heart, Fears of ClosingsNew York TimesShelby Lucas and Mary Rutledge have a chat outside the post office in Neville, Ohio, a town with barely 100 people. By STEVEN GREENHOUSE NEVILLE, Ohio — While checking for mail on her daily visit, Susan Reid regaled the town postmaster…

Plans for former post office move forwardJournal Inquirer, CT –3 hours agoSOUTH WINDSOR – Plans for renovations to turn the former post office building into town offices are expected this week, town officials say. … More: continued here

Small thefts bring federal charges for postal employeesHouston Chronicle, United States –4 hours agoLim was caught when he stole bait gift cards meant for another suspect at his Spring-area post office. US District Judge Vanessa Gilmore sentenced him to … More: continued here