"..."We are the only Valentines in the United States," said Kathy Fajna, a clerk at the Valentines Post Office. ...every year in the weeks before February 14, Fajna hosts children from around the area, as well as adults from Virginia, North Carolina, and other states.
"Some of the people come in with motorcycle groups and Corvette clubs," Fajna said.
For true lovers of Valentine's Day, the 23887 post office is an important ..."
"...more than 2 million Social Security beneficiaries had their retirement incomes reduced because of two programs: the Windfall Elimination Provision (WEP) and Government Pension Offset (GPO). The Social Security Fairness Act, which was signed into law on Sunday, eliminates this benefit reduction. ..."
"...A national day of observance has been declared Thursday, Jan. 9, to honor former President Jimmy Carter, who died Dec. 29 at age 100. The Postal Service will suspend regular mail delivery, retail services and office activity on Jan. 9. ...USPS facilities — including headquarters in Washington, DC, and area and district administrative offices — are included in the national day of observance and will be closed, except as needed for limited package delivery service. Local managers will advise employees on staffing levels to maintain limited package delivery operations and prepare for the resumption of regular activities Friday, Jan. 10."
"was arrested at least five times before she allegedly carried out the ruthless killing Thursday, law enforcement sources told The Post. ...Postal worker Ray Hodges was fatally stabbed...The repeat offender — who has been described by cops as a transgendered woman — now faces murder charges for the brutal knifing of Ray Hodges, an on-duty USPS letter carrier who was grabbing lunch at the deli at 168 Lenox Ave."
"...political flyers dumped into the trash in Monroe County.
“It was surprising because..one, she shouldn’t be dumping here, and two, she had a postal uniform on and postal hat,” said Blue Line Security Guard Mike. ...He says the mail was dumped last week into this trash can at the end of the parking lot.
“I observed the car "
"...Zerion Marcos Franklin, a US postal worker located in North Carolina, sentenced 4 years in prison for stealing $750K in treasury checks. ..."
"...Benita D. Randle, 42, was indicted on one federal charge of theft of mail by a U.S. Postal Service employee earlier this month. She pleaded not guilty to that criminal charge on Thursday.
According to a federal indictment, on Oct. 31, 2023, Randle stole nearly 90 checks from mail that had been entrusted to the Postal Service for delivery. She reportedly stole the checks while employed as a supervisor at the St. Louis Processing and Distribution Center. ..."
"...2025 is set to begin in a few days, there will be several changes to the United States Postal Service (USPS), including cost increases and potential delivery time changes. Newsweek has broken down all the major changes you need to know ahead of the new year. ..."
"1.5 percent increase in total revenue, including investment interest...The report also includes introductory comments from Postmaster General Louis DeJoy and Roman Martinez IV, the USPS Board of Governors chairman during fiscal 2024, and can be found on usps.com’s About USPS page. ...The Postal Service remains committed to ensuring our workforce reflects the diverse communities we serve at all levels of the organization. We will remain focused on our efforts to continually enhance the diversity of our organization through targeted recruitment, expanding employee development opportunities, and enhancing leadership development and our corporate succession planning programs."
"...DECATUR, Ala. (WAFF) - A man is in custody after authorities said they received multiple reports of package thefts in the area of Weatherly Cir. SW. in Decatur.
According to Decatur police, after authorities responded to the area, they were able to locate the suspect’s vehicle.
After a brief foot chase, officers took the suspect into custody. Police said they were able to recover packages and mail for around 40 different victims on Friday. ..."
"...MESA, Ariz. (KPHO/Gray News) - Police in Arizona say four UPS workers are facing felony charges for stealing thousands of dollars worth of electronics and household goods while working at a warehouse. ...They were booked into the Maricopa County Jail."
"...Trump feuded with the mail agency in his first term. Privatizing it could shake up consumer shipping and business supply chains. ...Trump’s specific plans for overhauling the Postal Service were not immediately clear. "
"The United States Postal Service's (USPS) constitutional mandate is outlined in the Postal Clause, which is Article I, Section 8, Clause 7 of the Constitution ... Establish post offices and post roads: Congress has the power to establish post offices and post roads, including designating existing buildings and routes.
Designate mail routes: The USPS has the authority to designate mail routes.
Regulate the mail: The USPS has the power to carry, deliver, and regulate the mail.
Designate non-mailable materials: The USPS can designate certain materials as non-mailable.
Criminalize abuses of the postal system: The USPS can pass laws that criminalize abuses of the postal system, such as mail fraud and armed robbery of post offices.
A big day in the history of the United States Postal Service ...
The USPS's mission is to serve the American people by providing reliable and efficient postal services to all communities. The USPS also aims to bind the nation together through the exchange of personal, educational, literary, and business correspondence...."
"...union leader says striking postal workers in his shop are not at all happy about a labour board decision that will force an end Tuesday to a month-long strike.
Craig Dyer said Monday that the members he had spoken with were "very confused, very angry that the government will take away the rights to negotiate a collective agreement."
The Canada Industrial Relations Board ordered a return to work..."
"...Getting wet packages is not only happening to Frey. A number of messages popped up in an Owens Cross Roads Facebook group saying the same thing happened to them. They believe the local post office is to blame.
“Anybody can access the packages and they will. Somebody is going to go by there and swipe a bunch of stuff.”
WAFF took these concerns to a spokesperson for the postal service.
“The office stands ready to assist any constituent experiencing untimely mail delivery or receiving damaged packages. Congressman Strong will continue to hold USPS accountable,” a spokesperson for Congressman Dale Strong’s office said.
Congressman Robert Aderholt, who funded a bill holding the postal service accountable, also weighed in on the issue.”..."