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Eastern Oregon authorities investigating post office break-ins Tuesday, July 19, 2011 @ 7:21PMThe thief or thieves used a pry bar, and are believed to have gone through some rural roadside mail boxes.
City residents can now pay utility bill online Tuesday, July 19, 2011 @ 11:20AMCity of Statesville utility customers now have a new way to receive their monthly utility bills. Instead of receiving a paper bill, customers can now choose to receive an email notifying them that their monthly utility bill is ready. The city calls the new service E-bill and it has been under way for several weeks.
Downtown Dayton post office may lose some functions Tuesday, July 19, 2011 @ 11:01AMOfficials for the financially stressed U.S. Postal Service are studying whether some functions at the mail-processing center in downtown Dayton could be moved to a similar facility in Columbus.The study of operations at the 450-employee center on Fifth Street will take two months to complete, said David Walton, a USPS spokesman.
Barletta mailings criticized Monday, July 18, 2011 @ 11:18PMU.S. Rep. Lou Barletta, D-11, Hazleton, has been criticized for something he faulted his predecessor for doing: using public money to send mail to constituents.Mr. Barletta spent $18,358 on mailings in the previous three months, the Pennsylvania Democra
Democrats critical of Barletta using public money on mailers Monday, July 18, 2011 @ 9:25PMU.S. Rep. Lou Barletta has been criticized for something he faulted his predecessor for doing: using public money to send mail to constituents.Barletta, a Hazleton Republican, spent $18,358 on mailings during the previous three months, the Pennsylvania
Deaths Monday, July 18, 2011 @ 9:02PMThe deceased are from Tucson unless otherwise noted. Occupations are given if available.
Gazette.Net: Montgomery drops case against man accused of stealing mail in Damascus Friday, July 15, 2011 @ 6:44PMCiting the need for further investigation, prosecutors have decided not to prosecute a man who was charged with stealing mail while he was delivering newspapers.
New Princeton postmaster named Friday, July 15, 2011 @ 6:27PMPRINCETON — Shannon Mattingly has been named the new Princeton postmaster, effective today, Saturday.
'In God We Trust' confusion delays new Ga. car tag Friday, July 15, 2011 @ 10:36AM"In God We Trust" confusion delays new Ga. car tagGov. Nathan Deal has delayed selecting a new Georgia license plate due to confusion over whether the motto "In God We Trust" would be on the winning design. Deal had been set to take the wraps off the new Georgia plate at the state Capitol Friday.
Youngstown Post Office runs Bio-Hazard drill Thursday, July 14, 2011 @ 7:16AMYOUNGSTOWN, Ohio- The Youngstown Post Office is making sure that it's mail, it's employees and you are safe. Late Wednesday afternoon, it held a drill that puts its bio-hazard detection system to the test. It also is an opportunity for U.S. Postal inspectors to get re-certified.
Gazette.Net: Historic Bethesda post office, Arlington Road facility considered for consolidation and relocation Wednesday, July 13, 2011 @ 4:32PMHistoric Bethesda post office on Wisconsin Avenue sold to Donohoe Cos. Two Bethesda post offices, including the historic office downtown, may close and relocate to a central office.
Post Office in Downtown Pinehurst to Close Aug. 19 Wednesday, July 13, 2011 @ 10:54AMThe downtown post office in Pinehurst will close Aug. 19, and its operations will be consolidated at the Blake Boulevard location. Calling the closing a necessary move to maintain its financial viability, a spokesperson for the U.S. Postal Service on Monday said that all employees at the downtown post office also will be relocated to the Blake Boulevard facility.
Federal IT Spending Cautiously Creeps Upward Wednesday, July 13, 2011 @ 7:43AMAs Washington hunkers down for an era of tight federal budgets, information technology vendors can take some comfort in a projected modest rate of growth in federal IT investments. Between 2011 and 2016, federal spending for IT should grow by 12 percent, in total, for an average compound annual rate of growth of about 1.7 percent.
Main Duluth Post Office Closed After Threat Monday, July 11, 2011 @ 11:58AMDULUTH - The main U.S. Post Office in Duluth is closed after a report of a suspicious person. Police received the report of the undetermined threat at 10:24 a.m. Monday. A witness told a WDIO photojournalist that a woman walked into the post office wearing a gas mask.
Duluth Post Office Closed After Woman Walks In Wearing Gas Mask Monday, July 11, 2011 @ 11:22AMDuluth, MN (Northland's NewsCenter) The Duluth Post Office's main branch, located at 2800 West Michigan Street , was closed Monday after a woman walked in wearing a gas mask.
Postal Service to Consolidate Some Montana Work Monday, July 11, 2011 @ 7:41AMBILLINGS – The U.S. Postal Service plans to consolidate operations in Montana in an effort to save money by moving some mail processing duties in four cities. Officials announced Friday that Miles City mail will be processed in Billings by October, and that mail in Butte, Helena and Havre will be processed in Great Falls by January.
Change coming to Allegany Post Office Friday, July 8, 2011 @ 9:43PMALLEGANY — Officials with the U.S. Postal Service and town of Allegany reported this week that — contrary to rumors — the Allegany Post Office is not going to close, but it will likely be consolidated.
Stamp Out Hunger food drive a success Friday, July 8, 2011 @ 11:48AMStamp Out Hunger would like to thank all Andersonians and those from the surrounding cities of Walhalla, Seneca, Honea Path, Abbeville, Starr, Iva, Belton, and Williamston who donated food to the Stamp Out Hunger food drive which was sponsored by the National Association of Letter Carriers.
Witnesses recall chaos, horror of deadly Grand Rapids shooting spree Friday, July 8, 2011 @ 8:54AMLoading ... Rodrick Shonte Dantzler, 34, barricaded himself after a police chase and later killed himself. Dantzler was wanted for killing seven people in a shooting spree that lasted hours Thursday.
Huelskamp discusses U.S. debt Wednesday, July 6, 2011 @ 10:29AMBetsy Blazer, Waterville, left, and Sally Hall, Marysville, talk to U.S. Congressman Tim Huelskamp, a Republican from Fowler who represents the Big First District, after the public meeting held last Thursday at the Marysville City Building.
Fire started in Fond du Lac Post Office mailbox Wednesday, July 6, 2011 @ 10:14AMFond du Lac police and postal inspectors are investigating a fire started inside a mailbox at the U.S. Post Office, 99 W. Second St.
I Can’t Swallow Your “Local Food News” Wednesday, July 6, 2011 @ 9:33AMAs a local restaurant owner, I feel obligated to respond to Ms. Moore’s column, “Stepping up Columbia’s Restaurant Game” (Chew on This, June 29). It is discouraging to hear people and media outlets that are supposed to represent our city and that claim to support, or even long for, independent and unique restaurants, continually bash Columbia’s restaurants, chefs, “food scene” and even customers.
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ACADEMY OF ARTS MUSEUM Tuesday, July 5, 2011 @ 5:00PM17 Universitetskaya Nab. Tel. 323 6496, 323 3578 M: Vasileostrovskaya. Wednesday through Sunday, 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. Salvador Dali and Pablo Picasso Sculpture.
Mail delivery to cease from Springport post office; Carriers will be moved to Albion facility Tuesday, July 5, 2011 @ 10:30AMA post office in the village of Springport will no longer handle mail delivery by summer’s end. Delivery operations at the Springport office will be moved to Albion and two carriers from Springport will be transferred there, said U.S. Postal...
Future of Maynard Post Office in Jeopardy Friday, July 1, 2011 @ 6:26AMResidents voice their concerns at a community meeting Thursday, on the future of their post office.
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Souris River flooding impacts mail delivery Friday, July 1, 2011 @ 5:22AMMINOT, N.D. (AP) — Souris River flooding is affecting mail delivery in Minot. The U.S. Postal Service says the Minot post office remains open and mail delivery is being attempted but with dozens of roads under water it isn't possible in some areas.
Holiday closures Friday, July 1, 2011 @ 2:21AMThe Lodi News-Sentinel office will be closed Monday. No paper will be published.
Mark Twain Forever Stamp to be unveiled Thursday Wednesday, June 29, 2011 @ 4:03PMINCLINE VILLAGE, Nev. — Acclaimed author and humorist Mark Twain is being honored by the U.S. Postal Service with the issuance of a commemorative Forever postage stamp.
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Changes Coming To Ashburn Post Office Wednesday, June 29, 2011 @ 2:51PMAs scheduled, the Ashburn Post Office, now located in Beaumeade Park, will be relocating to 44715 Prentice Drive in Sterling, with the move planned to occur this weekend, starting Saturday, July 2, after normal business hours.
Apparent suicide at Waukegan post office Wednesday, June 29, 2011 @ 2:33PMAn apparent suicide Tuesday night at a Waukegan post office is being investigated by the Lake County Major Crime Task Force.Waukegan police responded to a 9-11 call from the post office at 326 N. Genesee St. at approximately 7:40 p.m. Tuesday, arriving just after Stephen Specht, of Mundelein, allegedly cut his own throat.“(He) had already performed some type of action with a chemical – maybe ...
Pioneering Industrial Designers Celebrated on New Forever Stamps Wednesday, June 29, 2011 @ 2:00PMContact: Greg Frey, +1-202-268-2168, greg.a.frey@usps.gov; Darleen Reid-DeMeo, +1-212-330-2929; usps.com/news
Worker Kills Self in Waukegan Post Office: Report Wednesday, June 29, 2011 @ 1:55PMWaukegan Post Office on Genesee Street closed Wednesday, but mail delivery will continue.
Officials: Worker kills self in Waukegan post office Wednesday, June 29, 2011 @ 12:07PMA mail worker in Waukegan died last night of wounds that were apparently self-inflicted at the post office, a postal service spokesman said.
FTC Settlement Prohibits Marketer From Claiming That Nivea Skin Cream Can Help Consumers Slim Down Wednesday, June 29, 2011 @ 10:16AMContact: Betsy Lordan, Office of Public Affairs, +1-202-326-3707; or Evan Rose, FTC Western Regional Office, +1-415-848-5100
Q&A: What's behind the rioting in Greece? Wednesday, June 29, 2011 @ 9:52AMGreek politicians have voted to bring in an unpopular package of austerity measures designed to rein in debt levels that threaten to destabilize the country's economy.
Q&A: What's behind Greece's riots? Wednesday, June 29, 2011 @ 9:52AMGreek riot police lobbed tear gas and clashed with demonstrators in Athens on Wednesday. Why are people rioting? What is the austerity package? What happens next? Get the answers. POLICE CLASH WITH PROTESTERS | WHAT IF MEASURES FAIL? |
Ark. Congressman Asks Postal Service About Closures Wednesday, June 29, 2011 @ 8:11AMRep. Mike Ross has requested a full accounting of the U.S. Postal Service's review process for closing post offices after his office received erroneous letters involving the closure of three post offices in his district.
Alabaster woman indicted in hospital patient information theft case Wednesday, June 29, 2011 @ 8:05AMAn Alabaster woman was indicted for allegedly stealing personal information from patients at a Birmingham hospital.
Downtown Joliet post office to stay open Tuesday, June 28, 2011 @ 3:37PMJOLIET — The downtown U.S. Post Office will stay open.Mayor Tom Giarrante received notice Tuesday from the U.S. Postal Service that office will remain open to serve residents and businesses. A survey conducted by the U.S. Postal Service showed that the demand for postal service in downtown Joliet remains strong. With the pending projects for the expansion of the Joliet Junior College downtown ...
B/OSS Live! Delivers on Content Tuesday, June 28, 2011 @ 11:42AMAn abundance of telecom thought leadership was on display on the shores of the Potomac in Washington, D.C., this month as experts from more than 25 different service providers as well as leading vendors, consultants and integrators gather at the B/OSS Live! Conference to discuss the industry’s most pressing back-office and business issues.
Birmingham man charged by federal authorities in scheme to sell three houses he didn't own Tuesday, June 28, 2011 @ 11:37AMDarryl Cobb has entered into a plea agreement with federal prosecutors in the case
Potential St. Mary's lawsuit complicated by patient's identity theft Saturday, June 25, 2011 @ 8:18PMManquis Daniels died after heart surgery at Columbia St. Mary's Hospital Milwaukee. His family, understandably upset, threatened to sue the hospital. But that family made a startling confession to hospital staff after Daniels died June 14 - it wasn't him at all.
Patterson man pleads guilty to almond fraud Saturday, June 25, 2011 @ 1:10AMA Patterson man pleaded guilty Friday to taking part in a $3.5 million scheme to defraud almond growers and handlers, the U.S. Attorney's Office reported.
Post Office On Wheels Moving Out Of Haverhill, Juno Beach Friday, June 24, 2011 @ 8:24AMA post office on wheels will be permanently rolling out of two Palm Beach County locations next month.
Doe Run patrons voice concerns about post office Friday, June 24, 2011 @ 7:59AMDOE RUN – Patrons of the former Doe Run Post Office turned out Thursday evening to hear from the U.S. Postal Service and share their concerns on the record. Everyone seemed to generally be in one accord that they wish to have some sort of convenient and dependable service.
Feds Indict Three in Bend Summit Fraud Case Thursday, June 23, 2011 @ 5:54PMTwo Bend residents and a Redmond man have been indicted for alleged fraudulent misuse of more than $44 million invested through their business, Summit Accommodators, federal prosecutors said Thursday.