Former Postmaster Pleads Guilty to Embezzlement

Former Postmaster Pleads Guilty to Embezzlement Cynthia Landore Faces Possible Jail Time February 8, 2012 – ABINGDON, VIRGINIA — The former Postmaster of the Hiltons, Virginia Post Office pled guilty this morning in the United States District Court for the Western District of Virginia in Abingdon to embezzlement charges. Cynthia K. Landore, 56, of Bristol, […]

United States Postal Service Ranked No. 1 in the World

United States Postal Service Ranked No. 1 in the World The Best Among Top 20 Largest Global Economies WASHINGTON — A review of the performance of universal postal service providers by the Oxford Strategic Consulting (OSC) firm ranks the U.S. Postal Service the best postal service within the world’s top 20 largest economies for access […]

Carper, Coons, Carney and Markell Write to Postmaster General Urging Review of Hares Corner Proposal

WILMINGTON – Today, Sen. Tom Carper, chairman of the Senate Subcommittee that oversees the U.S. Postal Service, along with Gov. Jack Markell, Sen. Chris Coons and Rep. John Carney (all D-Del.) wrote to United States Postmaster General Patrick Donahoe urging him to review the U.S. Postal Service’s proposal that would revamp Delaware’s only mail processing […]

USPS Announces New Love Ribbons Forever Stamp

WASHINGTON — The U.S. Postal Service today announced the new Love Ribbons Forever Stamp is on sale today at usps.com and by phone at 800-782-6724. Stamps are arriving in Post Offices over the next few days and will be sold as soon as they are available. “We are excited to bring this colorful new stamp […]

Former Postal Inspector Convicted in Federal Court of Perjury and Obstruction of Justice

Former Federal Agent Convicted of Perjury and Obstruction of Justice Jan. 27, 2012 – BOSTON – A former federal postal inspector was convicted yesterday in federal court of perjury and obstruction of justice. Joseph M. McGonagle, III, 38, pleaded guilty before U.S. District Judge Nathaniel M. Gorton to perjury and obstruction of justice. Had the […]

USPS Launches Express Mail Flat Rate Box

WASHINGTON — Expanding on the success of its line of Priority Mail Flat Rate Boxes, the U.S. Postal Service has introduced the first Express Mail Flat Rate Box. Ideal for consumers and small businesses selling merchandise online, the Postal Service’s Express Mail Flat Rate Box takes the guess work out of shipping, providing overnight delivery […]

Postal Service, NAPUS and League Agree to Postmaster Pay Talks Extension

An agreement has been reached between the Postal Service and the two Postmaster organizations (NAPUS and the League of Postmasters) to extend Postmaster pay talks until February 29, 2012. The original deadline for discussions on pay and benefits for Postmaster for Fiscal Years 2011-2015 was scheduled to end on January 27, 2012. NAPUS President Bob […]

2nd Ounce Free for First-Class Mail Automation and Presort Letter Mailers

The January 22, 2012, price changes will include a major new benefit for businesses and organizations sending First-Class Mail® Presort and Automation letters. As part of the new Domestic Products prices being implemented on that date, First-Class Mail Presort and Automation letters weighing up to 2 ounces will be charged the 1-ounce price. 2nd Ounce […]

Criminal Enforcement Actions Against Postal Union Officials

On January 4, 2012, in the United States District Court for the Southern District of West Virginia, Pamela S. Hinzman, former Treasurer of American Postal Workers Union Local 1580 (located in Parkersburg, W.Va.), was charged in a one-count indictment for embezzling $26,260.68 in union funds. The charge follows an investigation by the OLMS Pittsburgh District […]