South County Spotlight Activists support postal service in face of proposed cutsSouth County SpotlightBy Stover E. Harger III SIGN TO SAVE — Craig Frasier, left, greets residents using the Scappoose Post Office on Dec. 19 while the Rural Organizing Project's Amanda Aguilar Shank, right, collects signatures from locals eager to share their belief that …and…
CJ: Friends and 'fros alike put their stamp on the holidaysMinneapolis Star TribuneMy pal at PETA, Dan Mathews, senior veep, sent me the collector's edition of vegetarian stamps. "Think before you eat and consider joining the millions of people, including these iconic figures, who've opted to live and let live by being vegetarians," … More:…
West Columbia, SC (WLTX) – Santa Clause has several elves working in the Midlands during this busy holiday season. More: continued here
Lucky Star Postage Stamps Issued on New Year's EveAnime News NetworkThe Japanese postal service announced last Friday that a temporary branch office will issue Lucky Star postage stamp sets on New Year's Eve at Washinomiya Shrine. The shrine is the Tokyo area's oldest and a real-life backdrop for the Lucky Star anime … More: continued…
Santa's helpers busy at the post officeWEAU-TV 13The officer in charge of the Arkansaw post office just west of Durand shares her story about why she loves her gig this time of year. Tammy Hoyt started her job as Santa's helper last Christmas season. As soon as Santa's letters start coming in the … More:…
KDRV Design Work To Begin On Medford Post OfficeKDRVJackson County Commissioners gave the green light today for the county to spend more then $25 million to remodel the federal and post office building downtown, but the county says it will get the money back. The county bought the building earlier this …and more » More: continued…
Breast Cancer Research Stamp Available for Another 4 YearsKCAUThe breast cancer research stamp was introduced in 1998 and has generated more than $74000000 for research and treatment. It's bound to generate even more, now that Congress has approved it's extension for four more years. Fund the fight. Find a cure. …and more » More: continued here
As soon as Santa’s letters start coming in the mail, as early as August, Tammy Hoyt, the Arkansaw postmaster helps respond to all those letters to help reassure kids they are loved and will have a happy Christmas. More: continued here
A Christmas Pudding In The Mail Carries A Taste Of HomeNPR (blog)Any day now it will arrive stamped by the Royal Mail: a truly homemade Christmas pudding from my family in England. My mother always made Christmas puddings. And before moving to the US, I would make two or three puddings every November, too. …and…
According to the U.S. Department of Agriculture, one in six Floridians now receive food stamp assistance; however, many are also relying on food banks to bridge the gap that food stamps do not cover. More: continued here