Old Post Office eyed for redevelopment – Examiner.com

BETHLEHEM, Ind. (AP) – Each December, a sleepy one-man post office in rural Indiana roars to life as thousands of holiday greeting cards arrive from around the world, each seeking the outpost’s unique red-inked imprint that pays homage to the hamlet’s biblical name. More: continued here

Zanesfield post office closure consideredBellefontaine ExaminerCurrently, there are few deliveries at homes by rural carriers but only to residents who have mailboxes out at the street. Council clerk Vicky Marmon said today the potential closure of the post office is “inconvenient, but more convenient.” Because … More: continued here

Search This BlogWashington Post (blog)Several senators, no longer able to attach earmarks or other home-state perks to legislation, this week fought hard to protect tiny post offices in rural hamlets, and expressed concern about senior citizens who rely on the mail to deliver prescriptions …and more » More: continued here

(Neb.)-Chadron Post Office To Offer Special 125th CancellationKCSROn Saturday, July 10 th , the Chadron Post Office will be offering a 125th postal stamp cancellation developed by local residents Valeria Temple and Jan … More: continued here

Tiny town hopes to keep post officeLive 5 NewsCustomers outside the post office in Daisy said Wednesday they'll fight Washington if they must to keep their post office open. "I'm upset because I don't have anywhere else to get the mail and I don't want to drive to Claxton just to get some mail," ……

UPDATE 1-Italy post office says needs more funds to keep up full serviceReutersA 40 percent stake in the post office was due to be listed this year as part of a government drive to put stakes in several companies on sale and reduce Italy's sky-high public debt, but the plan has run into delays, casting…