Tuesday, October 31
Could a post office lock box be putting your home at risk?
WABC New York
Remains of veteran, former postal worker lost in mail
TheIndyChannel.com
Stop the mail from being a painful reminder of loss
La Salle IL News Tribune
Monday, October 30
AFGE: Irresponsible Budget Resolution Fails Working Families
American Federation of Government Employees
Tenant: Postal police slow to respond to stolen Yonkers rent checks
News12 Westchester
Amazon and Wal-Mart Battle for the Last Mile
The Motley Fool
Sunday, October 29
The federal workforce is ‘deeply in jeopardy,’ expert says
federalnewsradio.com
Top postalnews.com stories of the week October 22-28
postalnews.com
What to do if your Amazon order includes a surprise shipment of marijuana
ConsumerAffairs.com
Postal Service Expands Delivery Efforts In Caribbean
Virgin Islands Consortium
Back in the Day: How a fatal shooting led to a post office’s backwards name
Riverside CA Press Enterprise
Saturday, October 28
GOP tax plan would take a big bite out of your TSP nest egg
FederalNewsRadio.com
PMG “pleased” that Trump has nominated new Governors
postalnews.com
Friday, October 27
Feds Can Depose Berkeley Mayor in Post Office Fight
Courthouse News Service
Air National Guard delivers mail to Puerto Rico
Defense Video Imagery Distribution System
Big Cuts in Civil Service Retirement Benefits Defeated … For Now
National Association of Postal Supervisors
Santa Fe post office restricts nighttime access
Santa Fe New Mexican
Employee says Pennsylvania post office remains a toxic environment
WTAJ TV Altoona
U.S. Postal Service Using Virtual Reality to Train Drivers
TruckingInfo.com
Thursday, October 26
‘Tis the Season for the Return of the Iconic Sears Wish Book
postalnews.com
Wednesday, October 25
Man arrested after carjacking mail truck, police say
KSWB San Diego
OPM Finalizes Long-Desired Change to USPS Pensions
Government Executive
USPS to deliver 15 billion pieces of cheer this holiday season
postalnews.com
UPS to test cargo bikes for deliveries in Toronto
Toronto Star
Georgia rural carrier killed in ‘freak accident’
The Northeast Georgian
Tuesday, October 24
Norfolk wants to buy a huge chunk of land near downtown. The Postal Service says it’s not for sale
Norfolk Virginian-Pilot
Homeowner says USPS action ‘feels like theft’
WAVE TV Louisville
Westport resident battles to save ‘magic garden’
KCTV Kansas City
Monday, October 23
Many U.S. mail packages to Puerto Rico are too heavy
Miami Herald
Two Ohio mail carriers charged with stealing packages
postalnews.com
Sunday, October 22
US postal truck crash in Charlotte NC leaves one with serious injuries
WCNC TV Charlotte
Postal contractor dies in crash after he veers off California freeway
KTVU San Francisco
Top postalnews.com stories of the week October 15-21
postalnews.com
Mailers Consider How to Legally Stop Postal Rate Increases
Capitol Forum
Saturday, October 21
Postal worker robbed at gunpoint in Swatara Township PA, 2 suspect sought
WPMT TV Harrisburg
Republicans Consider Sharp Cut in 401(k) Contribution Limits
New York Times
Authorities investigating rope found in shape of noose at Gaithersburg MD VMF
WTTG TV Washington
Friday, October 20
Postal worker who robbed bank on his day off faces prison
South Florida Sun Sentinel
Senate Approves Budget Resolution Without Benefit Hits
United Postmasters and Managers of America
Vermont Rural Carrier Sentenced for Possession of Oxycodone
postalnews.com
Senate Approves Budget Plan, Setting Up Fight Over Fed Benefit Cuts
Government Executive
Thursday, October 19
Idaho Postal Worker Pleads Guilty to Mail Theft
postalnews.com
Retired Howell MI mail carrier, 99, remembered for impact on community
Livingston MI Daily Press and Argus
Wednesday, October 18
Louisiana postal worker pleads guilty to stealing mail
postalnews.com
Amazon and Big Apartment Landlords Strike Deals on Package Delivery
Wall Street Journal
Postal workers to rally against job cuts in Boston area
WHDH 7News Boston
Former New Jersey Postal Supervisor Admits Theft
postalnews.com
USPS seeks volunteers to work in Puerto Rico
(Note: You have to get there at your own expense, and arrange and pay for your own room and board...)
USPS News Link
Tuesday, October 17
$20,000 reward for arrest in robbery of Lake Park FL mail carrier
Palm Beach Post
Monday, October 16
Virginia Postal Worker Sentenced for Stealing Items from the Mail
postalnews.com
Postal carrier for five decades, Larry the mail guy leaves his mark in Lincoln Nebraska
Lincoln Journal Star
NARFE: Retiree COLA Announcement Reinforces Need for a New COLA Formula
National Active and Retired Federal Employees Association
Sunday, October 15
Controversial Che Guevara stamp sold out in a week
Irish Mirror Online
Top postalnews.com stories of the week October 8-14
postalnews.com
OPM publishes 2018 FEHB Premiums
Office of Personnel Management
Finding comfort in routine, Northern California wildfire evacuees pick up the mail
San Francisco Chronicle
Saturday, October 14
How the 2018 budget resolution process may impact you and your retirement
FederalNewsRadio.com
Ohio letter carrier indicted for receiving methamphetamine
postalnews.com
Local postal union, residents fight against potential Harlem post office sell-off
New York Amsterdam News
Friday, October 13
U.S. Postal Service Worker Dies After Crash In Greensboro NC
WFMY TV Greensboro
Police: Tweens steal packages from postal truck
WPVI TV Philadelphia
Police make arrest in East Chicago post office pipe bomb explosion
Chicago Tribune
Thursday, October 12
Former NY Postal Worker Sentenced for Stealing Money Orders
postalnews.com
Four Ohio Postal Workers Indicted in Stolen Check Scheme
postalnews.com
A bear walked into the Anchorage airport post office and wouldn’t leave. Police shot it.
Alaska Dispatch News
Wednesday, October 11
FAA Panel Splits on Drone Tracking Requirements
Wall Street Journal
Return to sender for phony postal address change domains
IPPro The internet
USPS issues military holiday shipping deadlines
postalnews.com
Fired postal worker gets house arrest for taking bribes to deliver marijuana packages
South Florida Sun Sentinel
Tuesday, October 10
Operator of physical therapy clinics indicted for workers comp fraud involving postal workers
San Antonio Express-News
Greenpoint mailman pleads not guilty to stealing packages and $10K worth of stamps
Brooklyn Daily Eagle
The Case of the Ghostly Governor
How a Governor who left office in 2016 authorized USPS rates for 2018
postalnews.com
postalnews.com
Postage from private meter fails timely mailing rule
Business Management Daily
Monday, October 9
Costco is going to start offering free 2-day delivery
Business Insider
House Proposal for Federal Employee Health Program Could Decimate Workers’ Benefits
Government Executive
TSP: House Proposal Would Make G-Fund 'Virtually Worthless'
Government Executive
Sunday, October 8
Top postalnews.com stories of the week October 1-7
postalnews.com
Saturday, October 7
Post Office entrance a hardship for Emporia KS customers
Emporia Gazette
California man gets 46 months in prison for mail forwarding scam
postalcrime.com
NALC recognizes letter carriers for acts of heroism
FederalNewsRadio.com
Friday, October 6
Postal worker fired after not lowering flag
Bellefontaine OH Examiner
Postal workers wear pink to support breast cancer awareness
WEAU Eau Claire WI
U.S. Postal Service Likely to Raise Prices to Bolster Cash Cushion
Wall Street Journal
Kokomo postal worker retires after 45 years delivering mail
Kokomo Tribune
Thursday, October 5
Maine: tile installer accused of stealing postal money orders
Kennebec Journal
Health plans: Pain in butt or pain in wallet? Your call
FederalNewsRadio.com
Postal worker attacked in attempted robbery in Naperville
Chicago Sun-Times
Letter: Too hot at Crystal Lake IL post office
Northwest Herald
Wednesday, October 4
Craft presentations and documents from APWU 2017 All Craft Conference
21st Century Postal Worker
Federal employee health insurance premiums to rise by 6.1 percent
Washington Post
Fort Mill SC citizens meet with USPS over ongoing mail problems
WBYV Charlotte
Postal diplomacy
"I joined half a million others in a reassuring grass-roots endeavor"
Christian Science Monitor
Christian Science Monitor
Tuesday, October 3
Las Vegas gunman worked as a letter carrier in the 70’s
Associated Press
USPS Has Good News for Prospective Retirees
Dead Tree Edition
USPS responds to Washington Post story on delayed mail
USPS Statement
Monday, October 2
House to Consider Cuts to Postal Retirement and Health Benefits This Week
United Postmasters and Managers of America
USPS ‘Informed Delivery’ Is Stalker’s Dream
Krebs on Security
‘We are not stealing your packages’ – Utah ‘Amazon Flex’ driver speaks on harassment
KSTU Salt Lake City
Sunday, October 1
Mail carrier saves woman’s life
Gloversville NY Leader Herald
Top postalnews.com stories of the week September 24-30
postalnews.com
Customer complaints continue at Peachtree City GA post office
Atlanta Journal-Constitution
Postal service vehicle catches fire in downtown Cleveland
WOIO TV Cleveland
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