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DEKALB COUNTY, Ga. — Friends of a man who was shot in DeKalb County on Thursday said he worked for the U.S. Postal Service and was killed on the job. The DeKalb County Medical Examiner’s Office said 31-year-old Dequavious Graves died from his injuries. According to his friends, Graves loved working for USPS as a … Read more
Washington’s Birthday, also known as Presidents Day, will be observed Monday, Feb. 16. The annual observance began in the early 19th century. After George Washington’s death in 1799, his birthday — Feb. 22 — was celebrated informally across the young nation. In 1879, Congress declared Feb. 22 a federal holiday. A 1968 law moved the … Read more
Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick said he wants the U.S. Postal Service to help conduct the next U.S. Census. He said it would be a cost-saving “genius move” because postal carriers already reach households daily. Lutnick told Breitbart News that using postal workers could avoid the traditional buildup of a large temporary census field force. “The job of the … Read more
Oshkosh Corporation has recalled 5,242 model year 2025–2026 NGDV mail delivery trucks after finding that a missing brake pedal mounting pin and retaining clip could cause service brake failure. Oshkosh received its first field report on Dec. 10, 2025, identifying a vehicle missing the brake pedal mounting pin and retaining clip. In that instance, no … Read more
The Census Bureau is partnering with the Postal Service to explore the feasibility of using Postal Service carriers to conduct census work to assist in getting an accurate count of the nation for the 2030 census. In preparation for the 2030 census, the Postal Service and the Census Bureau will conduct a test between April … Read more
The loss of a woman who died trying to save lives in a fire at a senior facility in Fayette has touched entire neighborhoods in Columbia where she was beloved as their mail carrier. On Jan. 27, three people died after two of them became trapped in the fire at the Perkins Home Residential Care … Read more
The delegates at the 2018 National Convention passed a binding resolution stating, “That a week during the year be designated as Relief Carrier Appreciation Week.” The NRLCA National Board has designated the first full week in February (February 7-13, 2026) as “Relief Carrier Appreciation Week.” We ask that you join us in showing our hard-working … Read more
John Moore, who was with USPS for 62 years and was the last rural carrier on a “mileage route,” died Jan. 26. Moore, 83, was based in Martinton, IL, and was still delivering mail up until his death. “He was an amazing guy. Everyone just loved him,” said Julie Clay, postmaster of St. Anne, IL. On … Read more
American industrial and military vehicle manufacturing giant Oshkosh is recalling 40 of its controversial Next Generation Delivery Vehicles (NGDVs) because their rear wheels might fall off due to a manufacturing issue. The recall includes 10 electric NGDVs and 30 gas-powered NGDVs. After investigation of two field cases where rear wheels fell off, Oshkosh determined the … Read more
