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Ind. small town business adds postal services

Tue, 11 Jun 2013 04:08:17 -0400

PARAGON, Indiana - A store in a small town north of Bloomington is adding postal services to assist the local Post Office, which is coping with reduced hours.

Ex-letter carrier says addiction drove thievery

Wed, 05 Jun 2013 14:22:03 -0400

KNOXVILLE, Tennessee - A federal judge in Knoxville has sentenced a former U.S. Postal Service mail carrier on his guilty plea to stealing cash and gift cards from letters.

Temporary post office boxes set up in Moore

Mon, 03 Jun 2013 09:02:04 -0400

MOORE, Oklahoma - The U.S. Postal Service has set up temporary mailboxes for residents of Moore affected by the May 20 tornado.

US Postal Service issuing stamp for W.Va.'s 150th

Thu, 30 May 2013 10:05:55 -0400

CHARLESTON, West Virginia - West Virginia is getting a lasting tribute for its 150th birthday, courtesy of the U.S. Postal Service: a new Forever stamp will debut June 20 as part of West Virginia's sesquicentennial celebration, officials announced Thursday.

Postal Service: Dog bites on Ind. carriers rising

Fri, 24 May 2013 14:15:17 -0400

INDIANAPOLIS - A recent increase in dog attacks on Indiana letter carriers has prompted the U.S. Postal Service to urge dog owners to do a better job of controlling their canines when the postman approaches.

Pa. postal worker arrested for alleged thefts

Fri, 24 May 2013 08:31:17 -0400

UPPER DARBY, Pennsylvania - A Philadelphia-area postal worker has been arrested after allegedly stealing cash and coupons from residents' mail.

Postal Service honors Brady Gettysburg photo

Tue, 21 May 2013 15:51:33 -0400

GETTYSBURG, Pennsylvania - A picture taken by famed Civil War photographer Matthew Brady depicting three Confederate soldiers captured at the Battle of Gettysburg is part of the U.S. Postal Service's commemoration of the 150th anniversary of the pivotal battle.