Stamps and coins: Several factors affect old currency's valueSacramento BeeThe economy is alleged to be turning around. Even so, people continue to search for treasure. Time to answer a few letters. DEAR PETER: After my mom and dad … More: continued here
HACKER VALLEY, W.Va. — Residents up in arms over the suspension of operations at a tiny Webster County post office have prompted federal authorities to launch a national review of how the U.S. Postal Service goes about closing many rural post offices.At i… More: continued here
The Poughkeepsie post office bell tower has been restored after an accidental fire damaged the structure last year. Now, the only thing changed is the color of the globe, which has not yet aged. “In time, it will look the same,” a U.S. Postal Service spokesman said. More: continued here
More than 1.5 million people are getting food stamps statewide as officials try to end the stigma, but still make sure Pennsylvanians get nutritious food. More: continued here
Times Online €179 million worth of unwanted gifts lie…Siliconrepublic.com26.12.2009 Irish people are sitting on an estimated €179 million worth of unwanted Christmas presents this year, according to research from eBay and TNS. …Aunty's unwanted gift goes straight to eBayScotsmanHow to recycle your unwanted Christmas presentsTelegraph.co.ukSo your gifts aren't worth the paper they're wrapped in…IndependentTimes Online –Moneycontrol.com –Sydney…
WASHINGTON — High unemployment. More folks on food stamps. Fewer owning their homes. Yet for all the signs of recession, something is missing: More crime. More: continued here
Post office bell tower shines after firePoughkeepsie JournalThe Poughkeepsie post office bell tower has been restored after an accidental fire damaged the structure last year. The fire started Oct. 22, 2008, … More: continued here
Roanoke Times Hostages in Virginia Standoff Say Suspect Opened UpNew York Times(AP) — As a post office standoff wore on on Wednesday, the hostages say, the suspect slowly opened up to them. The suspect, Warren Taylor, told them he had …Wytheville post office hostage relied on military backgroundRoanoke TimesSLED agent put in middle of crisisCharleston…
A look at recent events in the news that pleased us …STAMP OF APPROVAL: Nationwide budget cuts won’t mean the end of the Norwood branch post office. Knoxville postal workers learned recently the office on Clinton Highway will stay open, Postmaster Sam Jaudon said. “It will not be closed or consolidated at this time,” he…
The economy is alleged to be turning around. Even so, people continue to search for treasure. Time to answer a few letters. More: continued here