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USPS announces Fort Myers postal processing facility changes

Postal News September 30, 2024

The United States Postal Service (USPS) recently announced processing operations will remain at the Fort Myers postal facility.

Vermont Rural Carrier Associate (RCA) dies on the route

Postal News September 30, 2024

Upon arrival, officers located a USPS mail vehicle off the southbound shoulder at an uncontrolled rest in the wood line. Responding officers found the operator, later identified as Douglas Loso, 56, of Colchester, to be unresponsive and not breathing.

The tribulations of how ZIP codes were woven into American (and Alaskan) life

Postal News September 30, 2024

The concept of ZIP codes, from the acronym Zone Improvement Plan, originated in the 1940s. Beginning in 1943, the Postal Service divided larger cities into two-digit postal zones.

Mailman steals gift cards, buys dinner at Meijer

Postal News September 30, 2024

GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. (WOOD) — Days after being caught stuffing mail into his pants, a letter carrier used a stolen gift card to buy himself a takeout dinner from Meijer, court records show.

Kansas Secretary of State criticizes USPS response to mail ballot concerns

Postal News September 30, 2024

Kansas Secretary Scott Schwab recently brought attention to a critical issue following the 2024 Primary Election

A letter carrier helped rescue a customer from a car fire

Postal News September 30, 2024

In April, Letter Carrier Tesfaye Deyasso was returning to his Minneapolis home after his shift when he came upon a car ablaze with the driver trapped inside.

Updates – Weather Impacting the US Postal Service – Hurricane Helene

Postal News September 29, 2024

Hurricane Helene, flooding, and severe weather events in the Southeastern U.S. (FL, GA, SC, NC, AL, TN, KY, and VA) may impact the processing, transportation, and delivery of mail and packages

Flooding and Severe Weather Impacting the US Postal Service – Hurricane Helene

Postal News September 28, 2024

Hurricane Helene, flooding, and severe weather events in the Southeastern U.S. (FL, GA, SC, NC, AL, TN, KY, and VA) may impact the processing, transportation, and delivery of mail and packages

Postal carrier assaulted after using pepper spray on ‘aggressive’ dogs, police say

Postal News September 27, 2024

Shade said two men pursued the postal from multiple blocks away and physically assaulted him, causing significant injuries to his face. The postal carrier refused EMS.

Oakland Co. man allegedly assaults postal worker over presidential candidate flyer

Postal News September 27, 2024

He then allegedly called the mail carrier a “black b**ch” and threatened the carrier. The mail carrier used pepper spray to stop the defendant.

This letter carrier delivers joy and laughter in his role as a performer

Postal News September 27, 2024

My name is Jerry Loney. As a letter carrier in Topeka, KS, I deliver the mail. In my role as a freelance clown, I deliver joy and laughter.

Postal Service Honors Michael Mignone for Over 55 Years of Dedicated Service

Postal News September 27, 2024

ST. PETERSBURG, FL — As part of the United States Postal Service’s “For the Long Haul” initiative, we are proud to celebrate Michael Mignone, a dedicated Letter Carrier, who has faithfully served the St. Petersburg, FL community for over 55 years.

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