From the article: "Among the four retail and delivery areas, Southern led with more than $816,000 in pledges. ... $2.9 million raised in the 2022-23 campaign. ..."
From the article: "“I was finishing up my shift for the day,” the letter carrier said. “Last street of my route.” The carrier — who asked NBC Bay Area not to reveal his identity — said it happened at around 4:15 p.m. Thursday. He was returning to his truck when he noticed something was wrong. “I immediately noticed that all my belongings that I had in there were...Fitch added: “The postal vehicle was broken into. We’re still trying to determine exactly what was taken. But for breaking into the vehicle and taking US mail, the reward has gone up. The original reward for these kind of vehicle break-ins and taking mail — stealing mail was $10,000. Now it’s $100,000.” "
From the article: "The Timaru Philatelic Society patron, and the district’s former mayor and councillor, is excited about Saturday’s stamp and other collectables fair, hoping it will encourage others into pastimes he has enjoyed. “Stamp collecting is fun. I enjoy every moment of it,’’ Bennett said. ...He began stamp collecting as a 5-year-old, and said he had continued the hobby for 87 years. “With stamps, no matter how busy I am all my concerns go down my shoulder, and through my hands, and I’m perfect. I get myself engrossed...."
From the article: "Rural Carrier Deborah Cummins was delivering mail in a remote area of Fort Dodge, IA, when she encountered a farmer who needed medical help.
The man, who had injured his hand, was bleeding profusely.
Cummins called 911 and rendered first aid..."
From the article: "A woman who listed the United States Postal Service in Waco as her employer participated in the $1.7 million heist at Boozer’s Jewelers on June 17, 2023, an arrest warrant states.
Sabrina Raquelle Glasker, 39, was arrested in California on March 5, 2024 and extradited to the McLennan County Jail on March 20, Waco police said. Glasker assisted John W. Rainwater, 42, of Merced, California, in the Boozer’s heist, police alleged...."
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..."
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."
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. ..."
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..."
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. ..."
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. ..."
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. ..."
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..."
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..."
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..."
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. ..."
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. ..."
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. ..."
