More low-income Illinois residents are using food stamps at farmers markets – a move that advocates and officials welcome. From 2009 to 2010, the value of food stamps spent at Illinois farmers markets jumped to $41,000 from $11,000, a 269 percent increase. Lt. Gov. Sheila Simon said she likes that trend because it’s important to…
Congressman Bill Posey (R-Rockledge) has introduced a bill to rename the Cocoa Village Post Office in honor of Harry T. and Harriette Moore. More: continued here
The top European court ruled that EBay could be held liable if it had More: continued here
LUXEMBOURG (Reuters) – Internet auction marketplace eBay may have to take more responsibility over what is sold via its website or it could be sued for trademark abuse, Europe’s top court ruled on Tuesday. More: continued here
The Postal Service’s new signage system lets customers know which products and services are available at retail locations. The “electronic Post Office” — providing access to postal products and services when and where they’re needed — is available 24/7. More: continued here
Allies & Morrison submits Nine Elms plansBuilding DesignThe development, to be considered by Wandsworth Council, will replace the existing South London mail centre, which is due to close in 2012. A Royal Mail spokeswoman said: “Royal Mail has a clear strategy to ensure we derive maximum value from any … More: continued here
Chatteris mail office to closeFenland TodayTHE Royal Mail office in Chatteris is to close and relocate to March from next summer. With declining mail volumes and tough trading conditions being blamed, the Park Street delivery office will move its operations to the Dartford Road office in March. … More: continued here
Stamps snuffed outCANOEWith Ken-Yon Rambo coming back from a hamstring injury, the Stamps just don't have the capability to dress both Talley and fellow import returner/receiver Larry Taylor. “Keeping him in the lineup is impossible,” said Stamps head coach John Hufnagel. …and more » More: continued here
Irish Independent Post office robber took 18 secondsIrish IndependentThe masked man went into the branch in St Johnston, Co Donegal, with a handgun at around 9.15am and made off with a small amount of cash. He fled in a blue car being driven by another man. A garda spokesman said the man was in and…
Nearly half of the 100 residents of Waverly turned out Monday night to protest plans to close the post office in the south Spokane County town. More: continued here