FLORENCE, SC (WMBF) – The Florence mail processing and distribution facility now has three more months before it’s scheduled to be completely relocated to Columbia. Political pressure from Congress has caused the United States Postal Service to delay the consolidation of a total of 82 processing facilities from January 15, to April 18, according to […]
Retailers take new approach with mailings USPS News Link – 2/2/15 After years of decline, catalogs are making a comeback. Image: The New York Times After years of decline, retailers are mailing more catalogs, The New York Times reported last week. Almost 12 billion catalogs were mailed in 2013, according to industry research cited by the Times. Retailers see […]
Investing in the future PMG Megan Brennan outlines vision USPS News Link – 2/2/15 PMG Megan Brennan The Postal Service will invest in its future by creating opportunities for long-term growth, strengthening employee training and making needed infrastructure improvements, PMG Megan Brennan said today. “We can reinvigorate the way we serve our customers and the public by […]
Twitter tribute TV star praises postal employee’s service USPS 1/30/15 Sherman Oaks, CA, Retail Associate Mike Henderson. Photo: Charles Shaughnessy A Postal Service employee received praise from a popular TV star last week. Sherman Oaks, CA, Retail Associate Mike Henderson helped Charles Shaughnessy, best known for his roles on “Days of Our Lives” and “The Nanny,” […]
CSI: Postal Inspection Service Forensic division celebrates 75 years USPS – 1/29/15 Sr. Firearms and Toolmark Examiner Shirley Marc uses a comparison microscope to examine bullets and other materials. The Postal Inspection Service arm that uses “CSI”-style science to crack cases celebrated its 75th anniversary this week. The Forensic Laboratory Services Division is comprised of […]
Back in fashion J.C. Penney resurrects its catalog USPS 1/28/15 A 1980 J.C. Penney catalog. Photo: CBS Marketwatch Mailboxes across the country will soon get a surprise from the past — a J.C. Penney catalog. The retailer will ship a catalog featuring home goods to select customers in March, the Associated Press reported last week. Unlike the 1,000-page […]
Letter carrier uses carjack to rescue trapped man USPS 1/28/15 Fairland, IN, Letter Carrier Michael Short There’s a reason Postal Service employees are known as the eyes and ears of their communities. Just ask Fairland, IN, Letter Carrier Michael Short. Short was recently leaving a home after delivering mail when he heard yelling. He stopped his […]
WORCESTER, Mass. (WHDH) – Standing waist deep in snow Jason Avant was clearing a path so his mailman can reach him, a task he knows firsthand is important. “I deliver mail in West Boylston,” he said. And today, he has the time to do it. “Got the snow day off,” he said. “I kind of […]
Winter warnings Know the signs of frostbite and hypothermia USPS 1/27/15 If you work outside, you should take precautions to avoid frostbite, hypothermia and other winter hazards. Frostbite, damage to body tissue, creates a loss of feeling or pale appearance in the extremities, such as fingers, toes, ear lobes or the tip of the nose. A […]
Shipping prices update USPS aims to capitalize on package growth USPS – 1/26/15 In a notice filed Jan. 26 with the Postal Regulatory Commission (PRC), USPS seeks to keep Priority Mail Express and Priority Mail services at their current prices. This is part of the Postal Service’s ongoing strategy to capitalize on strong package growth. […]