Saturday, February 28, 2026

Cedar Rapids residents report mail arriving days late despite USPS Informed Delivery alerts

Cedar Rapids residents report mail arriving days late despite USPS Informed Delivery alerts

From the article: "...Residents on the northeast side of Cedar Rapids say mail tracked through the United States Postal Service’s Informed Delivery system is arriving several days later than expected, in some cases creating financial hardship. ..."


Article Reference: www.kcrg.com

Friday, February 27, 2026

The Postal Service Releases Two Beautiful Stamps | Crab Nebula Stamp and the Galaxy Pair

New Priority Mail, Priority Mail Express stamps now available

Crab Nebula and Galaxy Pair Stamp Images
From the article: "Both stamps feature extreme-high-definition images captured by NASA’s James Webb Space Telescope. ...Crab Nebula, the Priority Mail stamp, shows the remnant of a massive star’s explosion, or supernova. ...Galaxy Pair, the Priority Mail Express stamp, shows two interacting galaxies"


Article Reference: USPS News Link
Stamp Collecting, 2026, Priority Mail Stamp (2026), Priority Express Stamp (2026), Extreme-high-definition images on Stamps,

Columbia Philatelic Society holds winter stamp show

Columbia Philatelic Society holds winter stamp show

From the article: "The Columbia Philatelic Society (CPS) held its winter stamp show February 13 and 14. A total of ...We learned about counterfeit stamps, the postal museum in Charleston, the stamp scandal involving astronauts who landed on the moon, the Protestant Reformation in stamps, and a host of other topics,” said Jerry Emanuel, club secretary.

During the stamp show, members...The Columbia Philatelic Society is the oldest stamp club in South Carolina and recently celebrated its 90th anniversary. ..."


Article Reference: www.thecolumbiastar.com
Columbia Philatelic Society (CPS), Stamp Shows,

Auburn man charged in violent Seattle home invasion posing as postal worker

Auburn man charged in violent Seattle home invasion posing as postal worker

From the article: "...Police say the mail carrier bag Blair was carrying contained a device officers identified as a cell phone jammer, Gorilla tape, heavy duty plastic bags, zip ties, two unbranded tasers, a tourniquet, a beanie, mask and sunglasses capable of obscuring a person’s face, faraday bags and black plastic gloves. ..."


Article Reference: auburnexaminer.com

Monday, February 23, 2026

Danville man accused of shooting postal worker with BB gun

Danville man accused of shooting postal worker with BB gun

From the article: "...a United States Postal Service employee was shot with a BB gun while he was delivering the mail. ..."


Article Reference: www.wcia.com

Thursday, February 19, 2026

Postal Service announces two additions to 2026 stamp program and upcoming first-day dates and locations

Postal Service announces two additions to 2026 stamp program and upcoming first-day dates and locations

From the article: "...In a Feb. 17 press release, the United States Postal Service announced two new stamps added to the 2026 U.S. program, a nondenominated (78¢) forever Happy Birthday stamp and a nonprofit organization stamp featuring a summer sunset, as well as details on upcoming first-day-of-issue dates and locations for previously announced 2026 issues. ..."


Article Reference: www.linns.com

Tuesday, February 17, 2026

Don’t use Postal Service property for personal reasons

Don’t use Postal Service property for personal reasons

From the article: "...Misusing Voyager cards, mobile devices and more can bring disciplinary actions..."


Article Reference: usps.com

Thursday, February 12, 2026

Miami U.S. Postal worker arrested in alleged theft of over $1M in Treasury checks

Miami U.S. Postal worker arrested in alleged theft of over $1M in Treasury checks

From the article: "...A Miami U.S. Postal Service employee has been arrested in the alleged theft of over $1 million worth of U.S. Treasury checks, authorities said.

Sylvester Green Byrd, 35, was arrested Wednesday on charges of first-degree grand theft and fraudulent use or possession of personal identification, records showed. ...Postal agents saw Byrd conceal checks inside his shirt, and he was taken into custody, the report said."


Article Reference: www.nbcmiami.com

Saturday, February 7, 2026

2nd man gets jail for using sticky mouse traps to steal mail in Springboro

2nd man gets jail for using sticky mouse traps to steal mail in Springboro

From the article: "The second of two Columbus men accused of using sticky mouse traps to steal mail from a blue collection box outside the Springboro post office will spend nearly six months in jail.

Yahir Nazario Reyes Jr. ...saw three men remove mail from the collection box and toss mail out the window of a vehicle, according to court records. ...Reyes and Carlos Patricio Sanchez-Guzman, 21, were each indicted for tampering with evidence, theft of mail and possessing criminal tools.

“Sticky mouse traps were located that the (defendants) used to remove the mail,” a criminal complaint read. ..."


Article Reference: www.daytondailynews.com
Sticky Mouse Trap Mail Thefts,

Thursday, February 5, 2026

U.S. Postal Service to Observe Presidents Day, Feb. 16

U.S. Postal Service to Observe Presidents Day, Feb. 16

From the article: "...The U.S. Postal Service will observe Presidents Day on Monday, Feb. 16. All Post Office locations will be closed. Regular mail delivery and retail services will resume on Tuesday, Feb. 17. Customers are reminded that when Post Offices are closed, they can still access many postal products and services through usps.com and self-service kiosks available in select lobbies nationwide. These kiosks feature:..."


Article Reference: www.myarklamiss.com
Presidents Day,

Sunday, February 1, 2026

Mistaken identity results in mail theft in Saratoga | Postal worker handed mail to someone standing in the driveway

Mistaken identity results in mail theft in Saratoga | Postal worker handed mail to someone standing in the driveway

From the article: "...Mail theft: At 4:34 p.m., a US Postal Service worker handed mail to someone standing in the driveway of a residence in the 13000 block of Stewart Court. ..."


Article Reference: www.mercurynews.com
Postal Workers are Required to Verify Identity, Integrity of the Mail,