Boston Globe Record number of Oklahomans receive food stampskjrh.com, OKThe Oklahoma Department of Human Services reported on Friday that more than 450000 people received food stamps in March. The previous record was around 444000, which was set in February. Food-stamp recipients now have more purchasing power as well. …Oklahoma food stamp …
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Read More »Post office will move to new site April 18 – Star News
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Tomorrow is Opening Day downtown. No, not the Cardinals’ home opener for 2009 but the opening of the $8.1 million Old Post Office Plaza. More: continued here
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Read More »Food stamp usage – Watauga Democrat
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Read More »Car strikes post office – Stow Sentry
Car strikes post officeStow Sentry, OhioA car driven by a Stow woman struck the Stow Post Office on Darrow Road this morning, causing an undetermined amount of damage to the entranceway. The driver told the Stow Sentry that her accelerator stuck. No injuries were reported and the car was … More: …
Read More »BREAKING NEWS ALERT: Car, Pedestrian Hit Near Queensgate Post Office – WKRC TV Cincinnati
BREAKING NEWS ALERT: Car, Pedestrian Hit Near Queensgate Post OfficeWKRC TV Cincinnati, OHPolice are looking for a vehicle involved in a hit-skip accident this morning near the Queensgate post office. It happened on Dalton Avenue about 7:15 am A pedestrian and a car were apparently hit by a vehicle which then …
Read More »Ohioans On Food Stamps Getting More This Month – WLWT
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Read More »MSP calls for talks on postbus service – John O’Groat Journal
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