eBay Tuesday: Governor Winthrop FerryPatch.comThis week's featured eBay item is a postcard of the ferry boat "Governor Winthrop" on the river. It is offered by seller bdavidk27 of Tatnuck, Mass. According to Connecticut History Online, Noank shipbuilders Robert Palmer & Son built the ferry in 1905 … More: continued here
Read More »History utilized in effort to save post office – Branson Tri-Lakes news
History utilized in effort to save post officeBranson Tri-Lakes newsLewis Livingston, right, Powersite's first postmaster, stands by the door at Powersite Hardware in this 1914 photograph taken with early resident John Fegley, left, the year after the post office began operating when Lake Taneycomo was impounded by the …and more » …
Read More »ASK TONY: Ping-pong ding-dong on eBay cost us £400 – This is Money
This is Money ASK TONY: Ping-pong ding-dong on eBay cost us £400This is MoneyBy Tony Hazell I bought two table tennis tables on eBay for our community centre in November. When they arrived, we found them to be faulty and I did not believe they were 'professional table tennis tables' …
Read More »Proposed Cutbacks In Some Post Office Hours Are Not Popular, But Better Than … – WTRF
Proposed Cutbacks In Some Post Office Hours Are Not Popular, But Better Than …WTRFAmericans are breathing a sigh of relief at the decision not to close post offices, but only a tentative sigh of relief. The alternative is nearly as bad, cutting back the hours of many of the nation's …
Read More »Great Britian Goes High Fashion For New Postal Stamps! (PHOTOS) – Global Grind
ITV News Great Britian Goes High Fashion For New Postal Stamps! (PHOTOS)Global GrindAs Americans, we have seen just about every type of stamp design under the sun. From cartoon characters, to plant life and Presidents, the stamp has forever been used as a medium to promote things that were created …
Read More »Post Office Hour Change Proposed
VIRGINIA – A new plan announced by the U.S. Postal Service proposes 27 post offices on Virginia's Eastern Shore would be open fewer hours each day. Offices are proposed to be open anywhere from 2-6 hours More: continued here
Read More »Stockertown postmaster charged in theft of nearly $28,000 from post office
The Stockertown postmaster is charged with the theft of nearly $28,000 from the post office over three years. Glenn David Springer , 53, of Nazareth , received $27,803 in stolen funds between 2005 and 2010, according to court papers filed today. More: continued here
Read More »Ossining’s Jose Ferrer on U.S. Stamps – Patch.com
Ossining's Jose Ferrer on U.S. StampsPatch.comNow, the US Post Office is honoring his legacy with a news stamp. By Christopher Michael McHugh Multi-talented actor, director, writer, musician and producer Jose Ferrer's life and accomplishments were commemorated on a First-Class Forever stamp by the … More: continued here
Read More »Additional post offices to be spared – SouthCoastToday.com
Reporter-Times Additional post offices to be sparedSouthCoastToday.comBy DAVID PITT AP DES MOINES, Iowa — The US Postal Service said today it no longer plans to close 600 urban and suburban postal branch offices and satellite stations. The facilities in many cities serve as neighborhood post offices.Post offices to reduce hoursReporter-TimesPost …
Read More »Reward Offered In Post Office Robbery – WBKO
Reward Offered In Post Office RobberyWBKO(AP) — A reward of up to $50000 is being offered by the US Postal Inspection Service for information in the armed robbery of the Burgin post office. The downtown facility was robbed on April 13, and the employee on duty suffered significant injuries.and more » …
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