Man charged with DWI in Sparta

SPARTA — A Pennsylvania man was arrested after he was observed driving erratically through the Sparta Post Office parking lot, and was found to have a blood/alcohol content four times the legal limit, police said. More: continued here

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’Twas a fine day for donning the green

It’s not one of the biggest holidays of the year. If it falls on a weekday, the post office and banks don’t close for it, and it’s not expected that you exchange gifts. But those who recognize the feast day of St. Patrick every year celebrate in a big way. …

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Stamps.com at a glance – Los Angeles Times

Stamps.com at a glanceLos Angeles TimesThe company: Stamps.com Inc. Headquarters: El Segundo. Ticker: STMP. Employees: 240. Leadership: Ken McBride, chief executive since 2001. 2012 revenue: $115.7 million. 2012 net income: $38.6 million. Stock price: $25.30 at Friday's close. 52-week … More: continued here

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Saw It on eBay: Joliet Prison Movie Poster – Patch.com

Saw It on eBay: Joliet Prison Movie PosterPatch.comIf people outside of Illinois still know Joliet for any reason, it's for the prison named the Joliet Correctional Center that closed its doors more than a decade ago. So it's no huge surprise to find someone on eBay is selling a replica …

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Post office popular for passports

By: Crystal Ledford Before they travel abroad, many north Georgia residents make a trip to Cumming. While they may enjoy the food or scenery while here, the real draw is the post office , which has become what one local official described as “the mecca for passports in Atlanta.”“We do …

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Kids on food stamps don’t eat any healthier: study

NEW YORK (Reuters Health) – Children whose families are on food stamps are just as likely to be overweight and obese as other low-income youth, a new study suggests. Researchers found poor children tend to have diets high in processed meats, saturated… More: continued here

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Orange’s historic post office to stay open

ORANGE – Even as the U.S. Postal service continues to slash costs, the historic Orange Plaza Station post office will remain open – for now anyway. The agency has shelved plans to close the 78-year-old post office at Chapman Avenue and Lemon Street, said Richard Maher, a spokesman for the …

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