postalnews.com: December 2017

Sunday, December 31

Long-appointed rounds: Frances Higgs has been delivering the mail to Superior MT for half her life
The Missoulian Comment
Top postalnews.com stories of the week December 24-30
postalnews.com Comment
West Virginia residents still use Postal Service, though often not as much as their parents did
WV News Comment
Saturday, December 30
32 years on the same route ending for Flossmoor IL mail carrier
Homewood-Flossmoor IL Chronicle Comment
Fox News takes credit for Trump’s anti-USPS rant
postalnews.com Comment
Friday, December 29
Man arrested for armed robbery of metro Detroit postal carrier
WXYZ TV Detroit Comment
Trump, Amazon and the Postal Service: The story behind the tweet
CNN Comment
Trump tweets Amazon is hurting the post office but it may be keeping the USPS alive
Quartz Comment
How a Postal Strike Became a National Emergency for Richard Nixon
History.com Comment
The Novelty Of Print: Is Email Being Replaced By Catalogs?
MediaPost Comment
Trump says USPS getting “poorer and dumber” while making Amazon rich
twitter Comment
Californian leaves surprise for porch pirates
Sacramento Bee Comment
Postal workers brave the cold to ensure the delivery of mail
WSAW Wausau Comment
Thursday, December 28
New rules for computer-generated postage rile some
Linn's Stamp News Comment
UPS: “National Returns Day” Expected To Hit New Record
UPS News Comment
Letter carrier now faces federal murder charges in deaths of two Dublin postal workers
Columbus Dispatch Comment
User error by supervisor leaves Houston-area USPS employees...
KPRC Houston Comment
USPS carrier caught throwing package, swearing at teenager
WFTS-TV Tampa Bay Comment
Wednesday, December 27
Erie residential mail delivery canceled Wednesday
Erie Times-News Comment
At the post office, no pictures of Presidents allowed
Manchester Union Leader Comment
Update: 911 calls released after naked Dublin OH postal worker allegedly kills boss, postmaster
WCMH Columbus Comment
Brooklyn Center MN mail carrier ‘delivers the holidays’
Brooklyn Center Sun Post Comment
Missing mail causes frustration for residents of North Carolina town
WSOC Charlotte Comment
Fire closes Hereford PA post office
Reading Eagle Comment
Tuesday, December 26
Sculptor seeking at least $10 million for USPS's unauthorized use of statue on stamp
Linn's Stamp News Comment
Police: 3 men attack Birmingham postal worker, steal packages
WBRC Birmingham, AL Comment
Postmaster's death leaves hole in partner's heart
Columbus Dispatch Comment
USPS saves Christmas with last minute holiday deliveries
WCSH TV Portland ME Comment
I was an Amazon delivery driver: What it’s like to work in the tech giant’s citizen package brigade
Brinkwire Comment
Monday, December 25
Husband of slain post office employee heartbroken over loss
WSYX Columbus Comment
Longtime Santa Ana Postal Clerk Gets 6+ Years for Credit Card Thefts
OC Weekly Comment
Sunday, December 24
Top postalnews.com stories of the week December 17-23
postalnews.com Comment
Police: Ohio postal worker facing dismissal kills 2 bosses
Associated Press Comment
Stolen postal vehicle crashes into Chucago building
Chicago Sun-Times Comment
USPS delivering through Christmas Eve to because of high holiday
WATE TV Knoxville Comment
Display sends thanks to mail carriers
St Joseph MO News Press Comment
Saturday, December 23
One dead in shooting at Dublin OH post office
WCMH Columbus Comment
North Little Rock mail carrier dresses as Santa, hides packages from Grinches on his route
KHTV Little Rock Comment
Lost family dog returns home with the help of a local mail carrier
Milwaukee Journal-Sentinel Comment
Nation’s Longest Serving Mail Carrier Still Delivering at 85
KWTV Oklahoma City Comment
Friday, December 22
2018 Pay Dates and Leave Year
postalnews.com Comment
NYC Postal Worker Arrested For Stealing Valuable Items From U.S. Mail
postalnews.com Comment
Senator Seeks Answers on TV Crime Drama About Postal Inspectors Funded by the Postal Service (Yes, This is a Real Thing)
postalnews.com Comment
NAPS, USPS agree to extend talks on supervisor pay package
NAPS News Comment
USPS reopens historic post office in Pulaski, VA
Save the Post Office Comment
New update to USPS Informed Delivery
USPS News Comment
Police, U.S. Postal Service, arrest fake postal worker who targeted Scottsdale homes
ABC15 Arizona Comment
Thursday, December 21
Another Mail Truck is Hit by Thieves in San Jose
NBC Bay Area Comment
U.S. Postal Service goes all-in for busiest week of the year
WPVI Philadelphia Comment
Riding along on last minute Christmas deliveries
WEHT Evansville Comment
Wednesday, December 20
Man guilty of threatening Kansas City letter carrier with gun
Kansas City Star Comment
No Marijuana Pics On Stamps, Postal Service Says, But Alcohol Tobacco And Guns OK
Marijuana Moment Comment
Residents crowd post offices before holiday deadlines
Franklin IN Daily Journal Comment
The joyous journey of Christmas mail
The Week Comment
It's not too late to get your holiday card mailed, but it's getting close
Lincoln Journal Star Comment
Georgia Letter Carrier Sentenced to More Than Eight Years in Prison in Stolen Identity Tax Refund Scheme
postalnews.com Comment
Anchorage USPS contractor employee charged with stealing cell phones from mail
postalnews.com Comment
Tuesday, December 19
A USPS Vice President was (quietly) sent to prison for lying on his job application, security clearance forms
postalnews.com Comment
Video Shows Louisiana Carrier Throwing Packages
WWL TV New Orleans Comment
Holiday packages are being delivered as early as 5 a.m
KRCR TV Redding CA Comment
Video: Letter carrier loses control of mail truck, falls out
postu.be Comment
Monday, December 18
LLV fire in Shrewsbury MA
Facebook Comment
Florida Rural Carrier Convicted Of Federal Workers’ Comp Fraud
postalnews.com Comment
Driver crashes into a USPS mail truck
postu.be Comment
Postal service saves Christmas for Utah family
KUTV Salt Lake City Comment
Sunday, December 17
Immigrant father released from detention after mail delay caused DACA lapse
Vox Comment
U.S. mail carrier accused of stealing cash, gift cards from the mail
WPTV West Palm Beach Comment
Trump labor adviser’s plan for cutting federal compensation, potentially even paid holidays
Washington Post Comment
Top postalnews.com stories of the week December 10-16
postalnews.com Comment
Delivery Companies Brace for the Pre-Christmas Crush
Wall Street Journal Comment
U.S. Postal Service blames snow for Metro Detroit mail delays
WDIV TV Detroit Comment
Man fed up with package thieves rigs box with shotgun blanks to stop them
WTVD Raleigh Durham Comment
Rogue Mail Carrier Terrorizing Puyallup WA Neighborhood: Police
Puyallup, WA Patch Comment
Consumer Reports analyzes FedEx, UPS, and USPS
Business Insider Comment
Saturday, December 16
Iowa Woman Pleads Guilty To Lesser Charge For Issuing More Than $3,000 In Fraudulent Money Orders
KCIM Carroll Iowa Comment
Thieves target locked mailboxes in Colorado Springs
KKTV Colorado Springs Comment
Ashes stolen from front porch of Tucson home
Tucson News Now Comment
U.S. retailers feeling pressure to deliver
Eugene Register-Guard Comment
Friday, December 15
U.S. Postal Service failing to deliver, Carson City NV residents say
Nevada Appeal Comment
Syracuse Postal Worker Sentenced for Stealing From Mail
postalnews.com Comment
U.S. Postal Service facility at SFO reopens after suspicious package deemed harmless
KTVU Oakland Comment
Arkansas Letter Carrier Helps Save Woman from House Fire
The Beebe News Comment
Thursday, December 14
Postal workers brave the snow to deliver mail
WNEM TV Saginaw Comment
Who is that stranger in an SUV delivering packages in your neighborhood?
Sacramento Bee Comment
Connecticut Contractor Pleads Guilty to Submitting False Claim to the U.S. Postal Service
postalnews.com Comment
PSE sentenced to federal prison for drug distribution conspiracy involving mail theft
postalnews.com Comment
U.S. Postal Service sees record mail volume in Idaho
KIVI TV Boise Comment
Mail truck burns in Missouri
Carthage Press Comment
Wednesday, December 13
Postal inspectors and police investigating reports of postal imposter in Scottsdale
ABC15 Arizona Comment
South Jersey Letter Carrier Admits Scheme To Steal And Cash Postal Money Orders
postalnews.com Comment
U.S. Postal Service Provides a Sneak Peek at Select 2018 Stamps
Stamp.News Comment
Atlanta postmaster replaced amid late mail delivery complaints
CBS46 Atlanta Comment
Former worst post office in NYC improves
WPIX TV New York Comment
Tuesday, December 12
Mail carrier attacked, robbed in Jurupa Valley CA; suspects sought
San Bernardino Sun Comment
Early warning: Holiday deliveries already falling behind
Washington Post Comment
One person injured as USPS truck collides with U-Haul in Chambersburg PA
WPMT Comment
Mailman stole checks along his North Jersey route, cops say
Newark Star Ledger Comment
For Tax Matters Use The United States Postal Service And Don't Cut It Too Close
Forbes Comment
Review: Amazon wants a key to your house. I did it. I regretted it.
Baltimore Sun Comment
Postal Worker Sentenced to over 6 Years in Federal Prison for Selling at Least 6,240 Stolen Credit Cards
postalnews.com Comment
Will your package be delivered on time? Ask the drivers working 70 hours this week
Kansas City Star Comment
Inside A USPS Distribution Center As The Holiday Season Approaches
WFMY TV Greensboro Comment
Monday, December 11
Major Shippers—And Amazon—Can’t Seem to Keep Up With E-Commerce Demands This Holiday Season
Sourcing Journal Comment
Weary of the Internet, I went back to mail. 108 letters later, here’s what I learned.
Washington Post Comment
Bay Area letter carriers will be delivering as early as 5 a.m. during holiday season
KTVU Oakland Comment
Reminding E-Commerce Customers Who Delivers
New York Times Comment
Sunday, December 10
Postal Service Delivering Mail, Packages at All Hours
The Missourian Comment
UK Amazon drivers forced to deliver 200 parcels a day with no time for toilet breaks while earning less than minimum wage
The Mirror Comment
U.S. stamp error newly authenticated after 22 years
Linn's Stamp News Comment
Top postalnews.com stories of the week December 3-9 | postalnews.com
postalnews.com Comment
Saturday, December 9
NYPD and US Postal Service launch drive against mail fishing, check washing
WPIX TV New York Comment
Post office investigates distressing delivery to Lansing home
WLNS TV Lansing Comment
Friday, December 8
Wisconsin RCA Charged with Delaying Mail
postalnews.com Comment
Postal Service severing ties overseas agents
Linn's Stamp News Comment
Montana Hi-Line Postal Service worker sentenced for meth operation
Great Falls Tribune Comment
Amazon save $2 billion next two years from new tax plan analyst says
CNBC Comment
Mail truck catches fire in Manassas VA
insidenova.com Comment
‘No Mail Mondays:’ Long-time Postal Service complaints worsen during holidays
WRAL TV Raleigh Comment
Thursday, December 7
California man arrested at Trafford post office, accused of $1,600 in fraudulent purchases
Pittsburgh Tribune Comment
Sticky Paterson NJ mailboxes become target of postal probe
Bergen Record Comment
Neighbors frustrated USPS hasn’t fixed vandalized mail boxes in nearly 2 months
KATU Portland OR Comment
Former U.S. Postal Service employee accused of embezzling thousands in USPS funds
KMIZ Columbia MO Comment
USPS begins working overtime as Christmas nears
WSVN TV Miami Comment
Wednesday, December 6
Ohio letter carrier steals check meant for childhood cancer non-profit
KSNV Las Vegas Comment
Thieves broke into NC post office, stole $20,000 in cash, police say
NBC Charlotte Comment
Police: Man holds knife to postal worker's neck and demands money
KOLO TV Reno Comment
The U.S. Postal Service Is Increasing Prices and Businesses Are Not Happy
Associated Press Comment
Tuesday, December 5
Wife pushed non-disabled husband in wheelchair to net $1.2 million benefits
Buffalo News Comment
UPS Drivers To Demonstrate Against 70-Hour Work Week
WBZ TV Boston Comment
Proposed Hikes Could Increase Postal Rates 41% in Next 5 Years
Publishing Executive Comment
Postal workers say falsified delivery records happening across the country
KSTU Salt Lake City Comment
UPS, Overwhelmed by Online Orders, Warns of Some Delivery Delays
Wall Street Journal Comment
Texas postal worker pleads guilty to obstruction of mail in plea deal
Lubbock Avalanche-Journal Comment
Midlothian VA neighborhood frustrated with unreliable mail delivery
WWBT Richmond Comment
Mail Truck Thefts More Than Triple in San Jose
NBC Bay Area Comment
Ohio letter carrier takes keys from suspected drunken driver
WJW Cleveland Comment
'Worst' Post Office In NYC' Hits Another Low, Resident Says
Windsor Terrace, NY Patch Comment
Monday, December 4
U.S. Postal Service gets rate wish and more
Linn's Stamp News Comment
Hello, It’s the Post Office. Your Chickens Have Escaped
Wall Street Journal Comment
USPS investigating after 3rd suspicious device found in Oakland collection box
KGO San Francisco Comment
U.S. Postal Service Meets Your Stamp Needs for the Holidays and Special Occasions
Stamp.News Comment
Are You Suffering From Holiday Card Envy?
Chicago Now Comment
Sunday, December 3
Letter Carriers and Volunteers Come Together to Help Feed the Less Fortunate
Ocean City NJ Daily Comment
Postal Service, police tempt thieves with bait parcels
KOIN TV Portland OR Comment
Thieves Steal Three USPS Mailboxes In Yonkers
WCBS New York Comment
USPS Contractor Beam Brothers Sentenced on Federal Conspiracy Charges
postalnews.com Comment
Mail truck bursts into flames after wreck on I-75 in Gainesville FL
WJXT Jacksonville Comment
Top postalnews.com stories of the week November 26-December 2
postalnews.com Comment
Saturday, December 2
Complaints grow about mail service in Raleigh
WTVD Richmond Comment
Employee claims USPS is faking delivery records in Utah due to understaffing
KSTU Salt Lake City Comment
Federal regulators just cleared the way for your stamps to get much more expensive
PBS NewsHour Comment
Postal Worker Sentenced to Prison and Ordered to Pay Almost $1 Million in Workers Comp Case
postalnews.com Comment
PMG statement on PRC 10-year rate review findings
postalnews.com Comment
Video Shows Woman Who Delivered Amazon Package Pooping In Front Of Sacramento Home
CBS13 Sacramento Comment
Friday, December 1
Virginia mail carrier charged after car repossessed with hundreds of pieces of mail inside
WTKR Norfolk Comment
Estranged boyfriend arrested in postal worker's murder
Atlanta Journal Constitution Comment
PRC proposes changes to postal rate making process
Postal Regulatory Commission Comment
Woman pleads guilty to mail fraud involving phony hold order
postalnews.com Comment
Number of DACA applications stuck in the mail tops 900
Honolulu Star Advertiser Comment
Late-Night Loading at Knickerbocker NYC Post Office ‘Violates’ Locals’ Quality of Life
Bowery Boogie Comment
Send a rooster in the mail? Yep, this postmaster has seen it
Decatur IL Herald & Review Comment
PRC to release results of postal rate-setting review
postalnews.com Comment
Postal worker steals check in mail intended for child’s wig charity, Copley OH police say
Akron Beacon Journal Comment
The Founding Fathers, Net Neutrality, and the Post Office
Huffington Post Comment

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