The closing is a long time in the making. With the economic downturn and decreased use of the U.S. Postal Service, the USPS decided in July 2009 that it would be “feasible” to close the Eastside Station in order to cut costs. More: continued here
Centreville Post Office Named After Local VeteranPatch.comNow Congress and the Senate have recognized Juskalian's service in a unique way—by naming the local post office after him. HR 6392, which President Obama signed into law early this year, designated the post office on Westfield Boulevard in Centreville … More: continued here
Animal news: 3000 greyhound injuries, Ohio dog cruelty bill, ebay petitionTucson CitizenI received an email from five different people about the ebay protest to ban puppy mill advertisements from ebay classifieds. The problem is the ebay classifieds format is an easy way for puppy mills to sell more dogs. The day I signed the Change.org…
Post Office Travel Insurance reminds those looking to save not to overlook holiday insurance. (PRWeb February 26, 2011) Read the full story at http://www.prweb.com/releases/2011/02/prweb5107524.htm More: continued here
Fabulous and Frugal: Snag deals on fashions from 'secret' eBay storesMemphis Commercial AppealAlthough I am a strong proponent of shopping locally and supporting our local economy, I do love to eBay. But this isn't your typical eBay shopping lesson. I have found a couple of sellers who buy truckload after truckload of catalog returns from…
Food stamp date changesNewsOK.comState Department of Human Services officials have announced a change in the state's food stamp program. Beginning April 1, food stamps no longer will be issued to all recipients on the first of the month. Instead, households will be divided into three … More: continued here
The Jersey Journal – NJ.com Funt: Postal Service remains valuable entityBaxter BulletinShortly after 2 pm on Presidents Day, when government offices were closed, I dropped a Netflix envelope in the box outside our local post office. Fifteen hours later I was notified via e-mail that a Netflix branch, about 85 miles away, had received the…
NAMPA, Idaho — Some Idaho grocery store officials are asking the state to change when food stamps are distributed because so many recipients are showing up to shop on the same day that overcrowding has become a problem. The Department of Health and Welfare since August 2009 has distributed all food stamps on the first…
Grocery stores packed when food stamps distributedNorthwest Cable Newsby AP NAMPA, Idaho — Some Idaho grocery store officials are asking the state to change when food stamps are distributed because so many recipients are showing up to shop on the same day that overcrowding has become a problem. The Department of Health …Food stamp frenzyIdaho…
Hall of Fame pitcher puts stamp on VictoriaVictoria Times ColonistHe was in Victoria to help celebrate Black History Awareness Month and to display his newly issued Canada Post stamp. Ferguson Jenkins is in rarefied company in the Baseball Hall of Fame and as a member of the Order of Canada. … More: continued here