Freecycle: One person's trash, another's treasureNews10.netFreecycle.org, in the tradition of Craigslist or eBay, hosts an online marketplace, only there are no prices for any of the items, and the things that are up for grabs might have otherwise been thrown in the trash by those who are trying to off-load …
Read More »1 in 6 Hamilton County residents gets food stamps
At 48, Julie Kayser expected to be firmly settled in her career and saving for retirement. Instead, the former fast-food manager depends on a disability check and is among one in six people in Hamilton County using food stamps to make ends meet. More: continued here
Read More »Small towns fearing post office closures
The U.S. Postal Service could close up to 2,000 post offices across the country beginning in March as it grapples with lost revenue. More: continued here
Read More »Is the post office open Presidents Day? No mail delivery Washington’s Birthday – Examiner.com
Is the post office open Presidents Day? No mail delivery Washington's BirthdayExaminer.comPeople expect the post office to be closed on Memorial Day, 4th of July, and Labor Day, but Washington's Birthday can be a confusing holiday. First, Washington's Birthday isn't even celebrated on his official birthday. Second, the federal holiday …
Read More »Diana Kuyper: Food stamps off table at Open Arms pantry
The bad news is that our ability to provide emergency food stamps at Open Arms Mission food pantry ends Thursday. The good news is volunteers will be trained in March in the finer points of helping our clients apply for food stamps (now called SNAP — Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program), …
Read More »Holiday on Monday: Washington’s Birthday – New York Times
Holiday on Monday: Washington's BirthdayNew York TimesPOST OFFICES Express Mail only; self-service kiosks at the main post office on Eighth Avenue at 32nd Street will be open. PARKING Alternate-side parking regulations will be suspended. SCHOOLS All city public schools will be closed. …and more » More: continued here
Read More »Diana Kuyper: Food stamps off table at Open Arms pantry – Chicago Sun-Times
Diana Kuyper: Food stamps off table at Open Arms pantryChicago Sun-TimesThe bad news is that our ability to provide emergency food stamps at Open Arms Mission food pantry ends Thursday. The good news is volunteers will be trained in March in the finer points of helping our clients apply for …
Read More »Small towns fearing post office closures – The Tribune-Democrat
ABC Online Small towns fearing post office closuresThe Tribune-DemocratJudy Baeckel has spent 18 years as postmaster relief clerk at Shanksville's post office. She is keeping her fingers crossed, hoping that the small borough's facility won't be shuttered. “It's very important for the Shanksville post office to be kept …US Postal …
Read More »Air Force joins with Australia Post to celebrate aviation stamp issue – Australian Department of Defence
Air Force joins with Australia Post to celebrate aviation stamp issueAustralian Department of DefenceThe sky's the limit for military aviation enthusiasts and stamp collectors, with Australia Post's Air Force Aviation commemorative stamp issue. Chief of Air Force Air Marshal Mark Binksin, AO, said this was a very timely partnership for …
Read More »Royal wedding invitations in the mail
LONDON — Keep an eye on the mailbox — Britain’s Prince William and bride-to-be Kate Middleton have sent out invites to their hotly anticipated royal wedding to about 1,900 guests. More: continued here
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