Royal Mail announces delivery shake-up in ChichesterChichester ObserverPostal routes in the Chichester area are being changed in a shake-up by the Royal Mail. The national service announced plans earlier this week to introduce new delivery methods and revised routes in the PO18, PO19 and PO20 postcode areas. More: continued here
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A central Michigan post office that averages 19 minutes of retail business a day will close, despite opposition from residents who appealed to keep it open. More: continued here
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Read More »Rural post offices fight for survival – Tri-State Neighbor
Rural post offices fight for survivalTri-State NeighborEden postmaster Becky Wegleitner sells stamps to customer Mary Dunn, who is also the mayor of the northeast South Dakota town, at the post office in the community of 89 people. It is one of 88 in the state facing possible closure. More: continued …
Read More »Quincy store owner’s alleged food stamp fraud scheme called ‘brazen’ – The Patriot Ledger
CBS Local Quincy store owner's alleged food stamp fraud scheme called 'brazen'The Patriot LedgerBy Jack Encarnacao As close by as Weymouth and as far away as Malden, people wanting to turn food stamps into cash knew to go to Pat Mini Mart in Quincy, prosecutors allege. The store's owner, Pat …
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CBS News EBay shares jump to 6-year high after 1Q resultsBusinessWeekShares of eBay Inc. surged to their highest level since 2006 Thursday as investors weighed the potential of the company's growing PayPal business and orders were brisk on eBay's e-commerce websites in the first quarter. THE SPARK: Late Wednesday, …EBay …
Read More »Reid: Save Post Office, Seniors 'Love Junk Mail'
Senate majority leader pushes for passage of Postal Service reform bill, saying 'seniors love getting junk mail' How to Save the Post Office VIDEO: Post Office Looks to Cut $22B in Costs More: continued here
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