Virginia Beach, Va. – Two days later, Corlis Spencer says it’s still difficult to talk about what happened. “It was just frightening. It was hard to collect your thoughts, I’ll just tell you like that,” says Spencer. A lightning bolt crashed into the attic, igniting a fire as Corlis and her husband Ronald were inside. […]
New Forever Stamps Showcase some of America’s Favorite Summer Foods USPS – July 11, 2015 A high-resolution image of the stamps is available for media use only by emailingroy.a.betts@usps.gov. SACRAMENTO — The U.S. Postal Service today celebrated some of America’s favorite summer foods with four new Forever stamps during a first-day-of-issue dedication ceremony at the […]
July 9, 2015 – In Postal Bulletin PB22419 released today USPS makes the following statement regarding phased retirement: Phased Retirement The Office of Personnel Management (OPM) issued its final rule for Phased Retirement on August 8, 2014. The final rule states that agency implementation of this program is not mandatory; rather, implementation is discretionary for […]
USPS Heroes’ corner Quick thinking, fast feet save child USPS News Link – July 7, 2015 Florence, MS, Rural Carrier Charles Anderson Florence, MS, Rural Carrier Charles Anderson recently stopped by a store after work and saw a woman running through a nearby field. She looked upset and flustered, and Anderson soon realized why: The […]
MINNEAPOLIS (KMSP) – July 02, 2015 – Stolen packages from a stoop or front porch are usually a big deal around the holidays when those gifts start arriving, but Minneapolis police have found it to be an issue even in the heart of summer. Minneapolis police are warning the public that sometimes the thieves can […]
It’s your mailbox, but thieves don’t know boundaries. Even if you get mail every day, would you know if there was a piece missing or stolen? Roland Solano and Jose Antigua were caught in ATM photos depositing checks not written to them. Postal Inspectors began tracking the duo after complaints from customers about not receiving […]
Postal Service to Issue Paul Newman Forever Stamp Dedication ceremony is Sept. 18 June 29, 2015 A high-resolution image of the stamp is available for media use only by emailing roy.a.betts@usps.gov. WASHINGTON — The U.S. Postal Service announced today that award-winning actor and philanthropist Paul Newman will be honored on a Forever Stamp. The stamp will […]
Global Browsing Major delivery companies bank on cross-border shoppers USPS News Link – 6/26/15 Online shoppers are increasingly buying globally, as international shipping becomes more seamless. Global online shopping has taken off as retail and delivery companies make buying products from the far corners of the world as easy ordering from across the country. The […]
USPS Heroes’ corner Employee aids co-worker after dog attack USPS News Link – 6/26/15 Tarentum, PA, Letter Carrier John Stillwell, right, and City Carrier Assistant Kevin Bowser Tarentum, PA, Letter Carrier John Stillwell was working when he received a phone call and learned a co-worker, City Carrier Assistant Kevin Bowser, had been attacked by a […]
A high-resolution image of the stamp is available for media use only by emailing roy.a.betts@usps.gov. Forever Stamp to be Dedicated Aug. 20 in Sweden June 25, 2015 WASHINGTON — The U.S. Postal Service and Posten AB of Sweden announced today that award-winning actress Ingrid Bergman will be honored as the 19th stamp in the Legends of […]