POSTAL NEWS

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9.29.2015

1972 'Jeep Postal' - A Family Affair

1972 Jeep Postal- A Family Affair

"...After 40 years of service with the USPS she held on to the mail Jeep that she worked so hard in. Jim had created visions in his mind of one day customizing mom's Postal. So when it was time for Jim to step up to and make something totally custom out of the stock Jeep, he was ready and willing to introduce his hot rod influence..."   
Source: www.trucktrend.com

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9.22.2015

Carper postal bill would force retiree integration with Medicare

Postal Reform Bill Needs Work, But Needs to Be Passed

"...Postal Service replied with a statement saying it was “particularly gratified that the bill…will ensure that our retiree health benefits program will adopt the best practices of the private sector and fully integrate with Medicare ..."   
Source: www.dmnews.com

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9.19.2015

Postal Service Hit with Nearly $80,000 in OSHA Fines at South Carolina Plant

USPS Hit with Nearly $80,000 in OSHA Fines at South Carolina Plant

"...After inspections at a Greenville, SC, mail processing plant, OSHA (Occupational Safety and Health Administration) issued four citations for safety violations and fines of $79,900 on Sept. 15. One violation was labeled “willful;” three others were considered “serious.” ..."   
Source: www.apwu.org

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9.16.2015

Neighbors perplexed by lack of mail delivery

Neighbors perplexed by lack of mail delivery

"..."A decision to suspend mail delivery to customers on this street was based on a recurring threat to a letter carrier from a customer’s pet loose in that neighborhood. Affected customers were not notified properly due to an administrative error. We apologize for any inconvenience this has caused and have taken steps to ensure it does not happen again..."   
Source: www.kpho.com

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9.14.2015

Papal Visit Will Cause Postal Delays

Papal Visit Will Cause Postal Delays

"...On Thursday the 24th, collection boxes in affected areas will be removed and locked. On Friday the 25th, the Philadelphia Main Office, the William Penn Delivery Annex, and the Fairmount and Spring Garden Stations will have carriers complete deliveries by 1 p.m. No delivery or collection of mail will take place in these areas on Saturday or Sunday. Full operations will resume on Monday the 28th. ..."   
Source: www.dmnews.com

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9.09.2015

Mystic Stamp Company for Stamp Collectors


Mystic Stamp Company for Stamp Collectors

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"...In 2013, Mystic celebrated its 90th anniversary. It’s fun to think about how many people began collecting stamps with our help, and humbling to know hundreds of thousands of collectors placed their trust and loyalty in Mystic. We’re also proud of our growth – after beginning as one-room, one-man operation, Mystic has become America’s Leading Stamp Dealer. That gives us the chance to be a powerful advocate for you, for the hobby, and for the future of stamp collecting. ..."   
Source: www.mysticstamp.com

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Post Office robbed, employee assaulted, investigation ongoing

UPDATED: Lyons Post Office robbed, employee assaulted, investigation ongoing

"...the employee was approached as she was locking up, then assaulted. The 25-year-old employee, who has been employed at the post office for less than one year, was transported ..."   
Source: www.gcdailyworld.com

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9.06.2015

Postal worker accused of assaulting woman retrieving mail

Postal worker accused of assaulting woman retrieving mail

"... A U.S. postal worker faces assault charges in an attack on a woman who recorded part of the encounter with her cell phone..."   
Source: www.9news.com

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9.02.2015

Postal Service to sell "Charlie Brown" Christmas Stamps


USPS to sell ‘A Charlie Brown Christmas’ stamps

Charlie Brown Christmas Stamps

"...The U.S. Postal Service kicks off the holidays by selling Charlie Brown Christmas Forever stamps, starting October 1. There will be booklets of 20 stamp that feature 10 still frames from the 1965 TV special “A Charlie Brown Christmas,” to celebrate the show’s 50th anniversary ..."   
Source: wtkr.com

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