St. Mary’s County Postal Worker Charged with Stealing Checks Worth Over $84,000 From Delivery Route

St. Mary’s County Postal Worker Charged with Stealing Checks Worth Over $84,000 From Delivery Route

From the article: "...Darian Smith, employed as a rural carrier associate purchased new Ford Mustang A United States Postal Service (USPS) employee in California, Maryland, has been charged with multiple federal offenses following allegations of mail theft and check fraud. Darian Smith, employed as a rural carrier associate at the California Post Office, is accused of stealing checks from mail along his route and depositing them into his personal bank account...."

Article Reference: smnewsnet.com

Georgia leaders warn of mail delivery delays affecting absentee ballots

Georgia leaders warn of mail delivery delays affecting absentee ballots

From the article: "...Georgia’s county election officers joined several dozen of their counterparts from across the nation this month who are raising serious concerns about the U.S. Postal Service’s ability to properly deliver absentee ballots on time in the Nov. 5 general election. ..."

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Alabama | Investigating a stark rise in mail theft

Alabama | Investigating a stark rise in mail theft

From the article: "There has been a significant increase in mail theft, which has raised concerns in Alabama and...In the months before she got her money back, she battled with Social Security and her banks and almost could not retrieve the money for her grandchild's college fund. She said she was unsure what she would have done without her savings at Redstone Federal Credit Union...."

Article Reference: www.waaytv.com
Mail Theft Increases

Election officials warn U.S. Postal Service may delay mail-in voting

Election officials warn U.S. Postal Service may delay mail-in voting

From the article: "...Local and state election officials are warning the U.S. Postmaster General about systemic issues in the postal service as more Americans prepare to cast their ballots by mail in this election. ..."

Article Reference: www.cnn.com
delay of mail,Ballot Mail,2024 Presidential Election,

USPS Informed Delivery to get its own app

USPS Informed Delivery to get its own app

From the article: "The Postal Service plans to introduce a standalone USPS Informed Delivery app later this year. ...USPS Informed Delivery is a free feature that allows customers to preview their incoming letter-size mail and manage their package deliveries. Customers can access USPS Informed Delivery notifications from their email, on usps.com and through the USPS Mobile app. ..."

Article Reference: news.usps.com
Informed Delivery, USPS Apps,

Postal service raising prices right before holidays: How much more will you pay

Postal service raising prices right before holidays: How much more will you pay

From the article: "...a temporary price change for some services before the busiest shipping season of the year. The temporary adjustment to designed to “help cover extra handling costs..."

Article Reference: www.al.com
Temporary Rate Increase (Christmas USPS Rate Increase), 2024, extra handling costs (USPS), Inflation (USPS),

‘Not surprised but greatly disappointed’: Congressional reps address Houston’s ongoing mail delays

‘Not surprised but greatly disappointed’: Congressional reps address Houston’s ongoing mail delays

From the article: "...KPRC 2 is still receiving complaints. A paralegal from northern Virginia reached out to us and said this facility led to her missing a crucial deadline in a federal bankruptcy case in Houston. After covering her story Thursday, we heard from several viewers who are dealing with similar problems. ... “Texans and Americans count on the United Postal Service every day, and it’s downright frustrating when they fail to deliver. Over the past few years, I’ve been in constant contact with them, relaying constituents concerns and pressing them to tackle mail delays as soon as they occur. We hope the postal service can get its act together before we face another nightmare like we saw in January.”"

Article Reference: www.click2houston.com

PSHB virtual seminar TODAY

PSHB virtual seminar TODAY

From the article: "...USPS employees and annuitants may participate in an upcoming virtual seminar on the new Postal Service Health Benefits (PSHB) Program.

The session will be held Thursday, Sept. 5, from noon to 1 p.m. Eastern and from 4 to 5 p.m. Eastern.

PSHB — which takes effect in 2025 — is a new, separate program within the Federal Employees Health Benefits Program and will be administered by the U.S. Office of Personnel Management.

USPS employees, annuitants, and eligible family members are required to enroll in this new program. ..."

Article Reference: news.usps.com
PSHB virtual seminar