The U.S. Postal Service has issued a moratorium on closings that will allow the post office in Bucks to remain open until Jan. 13, officials said. More: continued here
Read More »City considers selling post office – San Mateo Daily Journal
City considers selling post officeSan Mateo Daily Journal“The postal service's financial condition continues to be dire, the sale of the portion of the land at the Burlingame Post Office is on hold while we explore the possibility of selling the whole building. If the post office building is sold, … …
Read More »Most of the unemployed no longer receive benefits – Chicago Sun-Times
Most of the unemployed no longer receive benefitsChicago Sun-TimesTheir options include food stamps or other social programs. Nearly 46 million people received food stamps in August, a record total. That figure could grow as more people lose unemployment benefits. So could the government's disability rolls. …and more » More: continued here
Read More »Post Office Bailout or Refund? – Z6Mag
Z6Mag Post Office Bailout or Refund?Z6MagSome people, especially the Postmaster General Patrick Donahoe are against this being labeled as a post office bailout. The reason many feel this wouldn't be a bailout to help the in debt US Post Office is that the Post Office is claiming it overpaid …Limestone …
Read More »Mario Testino auctions off signed royal wedding photographs for charity – Daily Mail (blog)
Mario Testino auctions off signed royal wedding photographs for charityDaily Mail (blog)Renowned photographer Mario Testino has exclusively signed a set of stamps of The Royal Wedding photographs which were part of a limited edition issued by Royal Mail in April – they are set to be worth a fortune for …
Read More »State Replacing Food Stamp Benefits – WMUR Manchester
The Brooklyn Ink State Replacing Food Stamp BenefitsWMUR ManchesterCONCORD, NH — Due to a critical need for food assistance, the state of New Hampshire will be replacing food stamp benefits to clients who lost food because the power went out during the October nor'easter, according to the Department of Health …
Read More »Cookies culprit of scare at post office – Martinsburg Journal
The Herald-Mail Cookies culprit of scare at post officeMartinsburg JournalA package of the sweet confections was revealed to be at the heart of a hazardous materials scare Friday morning at the Ranson Post Office. The incident occurred at 7:47 am, when employees called the police to report a possible explosion …
Read More »Stamps fans: This one’s for you – Calgary Herald
Stamps fans: This one's for youCalgary Herald"And to watch each of my boys interact with the players from the stands, to see them whip off their shirts when the Stamps score a touchdown, is priceless – it's great family time for us." Lisa, who just turned 30, is in her …
Read More »Town considers life without post office
The tiny Clay County town of Bowling Green may be losing its post office early next year, but it won’t be losing its identity or its zip code. More: continued here
Read More »Bath salts sent to area post office – Marietta Times
WOUB Bath salts sent to area post officeMarietta TimesA New Matamoras man was arrested Friday after picking up packages at the post office filled with illegal bath salts. The drugs, often labeled for sale as bath products, were banned in Ohio in October and in Marietta in July. …New Matamoras …
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