WASHINGTON COUNTY, Ark. (KFTA) — Mayors of two small Washington County cities are speaking out over their frustrations with the United States Postal Service.

“Little towns across America that are the backbone of the United States aren’t getting their fair shake,” Tontitown Mayor Paul Colvin said.

Three separate zip codes cover the city of Tontitown. The zip code, 72762, is shared by the city of Springdale, and has been an issue for years.

“The only one that signifies Tontitown on it is a PO box. If you don’t have a PO box, then your mail is going to be Springdale or Fayetteville, which creates some confusion for folks moving into our town and for vendors that are trying to deliver to these folks,” Colvin said. “Not just a tax issue, but from folks being able to not get medicine that they need, to our own water department having mail sent back to us because the sorting process in Springdale can’t seem to figure it out on some occasion.” More at NWA