Sunday, March 17, 2024

Watch this gift-giving puppy shake with excitement when the postal worker arrives

Watch this gift-giving puppy shake with excitement when the postal worker arrives

From the article: "A 1-year-old Labrador named Morrie couldn't contain his excitement when he attempted to personally deliver a special gift to his favorite mail carrier, Mandy. A video captured by the puppy's owner Logan Crispin, shows the pup in Lewes, Delaware..."


Article Reference: uk.news.yahoo.com

Saturday, March 16, 2024

Working Hard to Get Ahead is Attacked by California | California public utility law designed to tax the rich

New Calif. Law Charges Extra for Power Based on Income

From the article: "A new California public utility law designed to tax the rich will soon begin charging state residents a fee for electricity based on their income level. Instead of paying for how much electricity they use, ratepayers will soon find their bills are based on how much money they make...Instead of paying for how much electricity they use, ratepayers will soon find their bills are based on how much money they make."


Article Reference: www.newsmax.com
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Friday, March 15, 2024

America | First Man on the Moon Stamp | 1969 10c Moon Landing

America | First Man on the Moon Stamp | 1969 10c Moon Landing

America | First Man on the Moon Stamp | 1969 10c Moon Landing
From the article: "...Commemorates man’s first footstep on the moon’s surface by Neil Armstrong, Commander of the Apollo 11 mission. The first jumbo-sized commemorative issue, it celebrated “moon mail.” The First Day Cover was the most popular ever. ..."


Article Reference: www.mysticstamp.com
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Monday, March 11, 2024

Garden Delights Digital Color Postmark Release | USPS.com

Garden Delights Digital Color Postmark Release | USPS.com

Buy the Garden Delights Digital Color Postmark Release from the USPS Store
From the article: "Soak up sentiments of spring with this new set of 4 Garden Delights Digital Color Postmark First Day Covers.

Each #6 ¾ envelope bears an affixed Forever® stamp cancelled with an official First Day of Issue postmark. ..."


Article Reference: store.usps.com
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Wednesday, March 6, 2024

Audit details hundreds of crashes involving trucks contracted by US Postal Service

Audit details hundreds of crashes involving trucks contracted by US Postal Service

From the article: "At least 89 people died in 373 crashes over four years ... The Office of Inspector General found trucks carrying mail were involved in 373 crashes resulting in 89 deaths across the country from 2018-2022. Not a single contract with any trucking company was cancelled by the Postal Service, even after all those people died. "No other family should have to go through this. ..."


Article Reference: www.9news.com

Tuesday, March 5, 2024

Postal carriers robbed at gunpoint in Denver

Postal carriers robbed at gunpoint in Denver

From the article: "...DENVER — Authorities are searching for suspects who robbed two postal carriers at gunpoint Monday evening in Denver's Montbello neighborhood. The U.S. Postal Inspection Service (USPIS) said the first incident happened near Bolling Drive and Duluth Court, while the second..."


Article Reference: www.denver7.com

Saturday, March 2, 2024

USPS taking comments until March 14 on plans for Yakima postal changes

USPS taking comments until March 14 on plans for Yakima postal changes

From the article: "...Residents have until March 14 to weigh in on a proposal to have much of the mail from Yakima County processed in Spokane.

A U.S. Postal Service official discussed the proposal, part of the post office’s $40 billion modernization plan, that would transfer some mail processing operations from the Washington Avenue post office to a regional postal facility in Spokane.

The post office is accepting comments at https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/mpfr-yakima-wa. ..."




Article Reference: www.yakimaherald.com

Monday, February 26, 2024

Postal Service Focusing on Expensive Products No One Wants – Inside Sources

Postal Service Focusing on Expensive Products No One Wants – Inside Sources

From the article: "... Instead of getting better service or safer deliveries for these higher prices, consumers can continue to expect chronic mail delays, brazen thefts and taxpayer bailouts.

While the agency trots out an array of excuses for its poor performance, it’s clear that its priorities are misplaced. A case in point is the “Connect Local” service, which is supposed to handle small-business deliveries efficiently but is instead hemorrhaging cash. ..."


Article Reference: prescottenews.com

Thursday, February 22, 2024

OPM Sets Standards for FEHB, New Postal-Only Health Program in 2025

OPM Sets Standards for FEHB, New Postal-Only Health Program in 2025

From the article: "...That law generally requires that FEHB plans with at least 1,500 postal enrollees as of 2023 must participate in the PSHB in 2025, with coverage terms and premiums and other costs paralleling their FEHB offerings. However, those guarantees apply only for the initial year. ..."


Article Reference: www.fedweek.com

Wednesday, February 21, 2024

Georgia mail carrier found bloodied on garage floor after being attacked by dogs, deputies say

Georgia mail carrier found bloodied on garage floor after being attacked by dogs, deputies say

From the article: "According to an incident report obtained by the Macon Telegraph, the 36-year-old postal carrier was delivering a package to the home in Statesboro on Jan. 19 for the first time and dropped it off by a door. That’s when..."


Article Reference: www.wsbtv.com

Tuesday, February 20, 2024

Railroad Stations American Commemorative Panel® | USPS.com

Railroad Stations American Commemorative Panel® | USPS.com

Railroad Stations American Commemorative Panel® | USPS.com
From the article: "...Celebrate America’s iconic railroad stations with this new American Commemorative Panel®...Celebrate America’s iconic railroad stations with this new American Commemorative Panel®. The 8½"(W) x 11¼"(H) panel, printed on sturdy card stock, features a brief history of these noteworthy stations, and is accompanied by a strip of five Railroad Stations Forever® stamps in a protective acetate mount. "


Article Reference: store.usps.com
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These two USPS employees worked together to aid a co-worker in distress

These two USPS employees worked together to aid a co-worker in distress

From the article: "...Mail Processing Clerk Kenneth Anderson was recently on duty at the Billings, MT, Processing and Distribution Center when he saw a co-worker fall to the floor. The man appeared to be..."


Article Reference: usps.com

Monday, February 19, 2024

Donald J Trump Philatelic Catalog Paperback – March 20, 2023

Donald J Trump Philatelic Catalog Paperback – March 20, 2023

Donald J Trump Philatelic Catalog Paperback – March 20, 2023
From the article: "...Comprehensive listings in color of Donald Trump postage stamps issued by the countries of the world, U S Inaugural covers, Labels and seals, and other philatelic items. Over 200 pages in full color. ..."


Article Reference: Amazon

Thursday, February 15, 2024

Giant sinkhole nearly swallows postal van in Wilmington

Giant sinkhole nearly swallows postal van in Wilmington

From the article: "...WILMINGTON, Del. - Several residents were evacuated, while others went without water as crews work to fix a sinkhole that partially swallowed up a United States Postal Service van. The sinkhole..."


Article Reference: www.aol.com

Sunday, February 11, 2024

Nalcrest - A Florida Retirement Community for Letter Carriers

Nalcrest - A Florida Retirement Community for Letter Carriers

From the article: "...One of the most unique retirement communities in all of Florida is located about an hour outside of Orlando in Polk County. The community’s name is Nalcrest, and the unique thing is that with very few exceptions, all of its residents are retired US Postal workers. ..."


Article Reference: www.floridaforboomers.com
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Friday, February 9, 2024

Weslaco, Texas | Postal worker suffers fractured wrist during robbery, search for suspect underway

Postal worker suffers fractured wrist during robbery, search for suspect underway

From the article: "...Authorities are searching for a man who they say robbed a U.S. postal worker Wednesday afternoon. According to the Hidalgo County Sheriff’s Office, the robbery occurred at 1:30 p.m. Wednesday at the 1300 block of Isabella Grace Street in rural Weslaco. ..."


Article Reference: www.valleycentral.com

Thursday, February 8, 2024

This Idaho postmaster is passionate about restoring coral reefs in the Caribbean

This Idaho postmaster is passionate about restoring coral reefs in the Caribbean

Dive Flag Decal on Amazon
From the article: "...My name is Douglas Lowe and I’m the postmaster in Hope, ID.

When I’m not working, I’m getting ready for my latest scuba diving instructor certificate by practicing in Lake Pend Oreille — a 1,150-foot-deep lake in Idaho’s northern panhandle. I also help teach safety basics to first-time scuba divers and specialty courses to seasoned divers.

I’m up at 5 a.m. every day. I live on a farm with my wife of 34 years..."


Article Reference: usps.com

Saturday, February 3, 2024

Stamp Collecting | Go for Broke: Japanese American Soldiers of WWII Cachet | USPS.com

Go for Broke: Japanese American Soldiers of WWII Cachet | USPS.com

Stamp Collecting | Go for Broke: Japanese American Soldiers of WWII Cachet | USPS.com
From the article: "...Honor the thousands of Japanese Americans who served in World War II with this new cachet.

The #10 envelope features art derived from the Go for Broke: Japanese American Soldiers of WWII stamp and includes a Forever® stamp cancelled with an official First Day of Issue postmark.

The cachet comes with a protective sleeve. ..."


Article Reference: store.usps.com

Tuesday, January 30, 2024

How to combat mail theft with tax season now active

How to combat mail theft with tax season now active

From the article: "...Mail theft tends to ramp up during tax season. With more neighborhoods using cluster mailboxes, this poses a threat. "Attacking a cluster box does give them access to a number of mailboxes at one time and it's the reporting that makes a difference," said Jeff Fitch, a United States Postal Service postal inspector. ..."


Article Reference: www.cbsnews.com

Friday, January 19, 2024

Package with $1,000 item stuck at Missouri City USPS processing center, customer says

Package with $1,000 item stuck at Missouri City USPS processing center, customer says

From the article: "reporting on packages being stuck at the Missouri City processing center for weeks. ... Since December 2023, we've been reporting on packages being stuck at the Missouri City processing center.

The postal service blames the delays on network modernization, saying a new system is causing “some unintended and temporary” disruptions."


Article Reference: www.khou.com
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