I hope everyone living in this area knows that Powell was named for Judge Thomas Powell of Delaware, who was successful in getting the town’s first post office in 1857. More: continued here
Read More »Changes in food-stamp program draw ire from Erie critics of asset testing – GoErie.com
Changes in food-stamp program draw ire from Erie critics of asset testingGoErie.comBy GERRY WEISS, Erie Times-News On May 1, the Pennsylvania Department of Public Welfare will reinstate an asset test for people seeking to qualify for food stamps, known as the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program. Households of residents ages 59 …
Read More »Snowtown bank and house up for sale – Ninemsn
Snowtown bank and house up for saleNinemsnThe property is about to go on Ebay, touted as a good family home in a quiet South Australian town, says Nigel Christie, sales director of Hale Real Estate in SA. There will be scant mention of its past, in line with Ebay policy …
Read More »Possible location found for new post office – This is Bristol
Possible location found for new post officeThis is BristolRoyal Mail is investigating the possibility of locating a Post Office Local in a space at Phoenix Way which is currently occupied by Chocolate One. The unit is owned by Yvonne Dutton, who opened the shop three years ago. More: continued here
Read More »Foreign currency from cash machine
HOLIDAYMAKERS can now get commission-free foreign currency from a new specially designed cash machine at Harlow Post Office. Foreign exchange ATMs are being trialled in 13 Post Office branches nationwide giving people even more convenience when it comes t More: continued here
Read More »Israel-Gibralter stamp nixed over use of J’lem image – Jerusalem Post
Israel-Gibralter stamp nixed over use of J'lem imageJerusalem PostBy JUDY SIEGEL-ITZKOVICH 02/20/2012 03:46 Philatelic magazine: British objected to image of David Citadel on joint Israel-Gibraltar stamp, wanted Tel Aviv landmark instead. By Shovel An unusual binational stamp issued by Israel and Gibraltar – already … More: continued here
Read More »Post Office, Library, Senior Center Closed Monday – Patch.com
Post Office, Library, Senior Center Closed MondayPatch.comBy Janet Metzner The post office on Bedford Avenue in Pikesville will be closed Monday. Mail will not be delivered on that day, with the exception of Express Mail. The post office on Bedford Avenue will be closed Monday for the Presidents Day holiday, …
Read More »Commentary: Feds are sitting on assets that could spur development – Washington Post
Commentary: Feds are sitting on assets that could spur developmentWashington PostMore than one year ago, I held my first hearing in the Old Post Office Pavilion, an empty and dilapidated portion of the Old Post Office building that, for the past decade, has cost the taxpayer in excess of $6.5 …
Read More »Rare Skylanders sell for more than $1000 at auction – Joystiq
Rare Skylanders sell for more than $1000 at auctionJoystiqAn eBay auction for 6 apparently rare Skylanders figures has sold for £797, or $1262.68, before shipping. The auction included gold versions of Chop Chop, Flameslinger and Drill Sergeant, as well as silver versions of Eruptor, Boomer and Dino-Rang, …Skylanders Go For …
Read More »Lin’s BayHawks jersey fetching nearly $4000 on eBay – GoErie.com
Lin's BayHawks jersey fetching nearly $4000 on eBayGoErie.comBy DUANE RANKIN, Erie Times-News The jersey that NBA rising star Jeremy Lin wore during his one game with the Erie BayHawks carries a high bid of nearly $4000 after it was placed on eBay Saturday afternoon. The high bid today at 1:38 …
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