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The White House has nominated Gordon Hartogensis to be a Republican nominee for the USPS Board of Governors. Gordon Hartogensis is an entrepreneur, investor, and government official who recently completed a five-year term as the Director of the Pension Benefit Guaranty Corporation (PBGC) from 2019-2024. Hartogensis left an early career on Wall Street in 1993 … Read more
President Joe Biden has ordered U.S. flags flown at half-staff Wednesday, Sept. 11, to honor victims of the 9/11 terrorist attacks. USPS facilities are required to fly the flag at half-staff this day, also known as Patriot Day and National Day of Service and Remembrance. To fly the flag at half-staff, hoist the flag to the peak … Read more
VONORE, TN — As part of the United States Postal Service’s “For the Long Haul” initiative, we are proud to celebrate Connie Bivens, a dedicated rural carrier who has faithfully served the Vonore community for over 34 years and 26 of those years on the same route. Connie’s unwavering commitment and exceptional service have made … Read more
Labor unions are popular among Americans — especially for occupations such as firefighters, nurses, and construction workers, a new survey finds. Even the most unpopular form of union in the poll — a union of university instructors — is viewed more favorably than unfavorably. While some believe that unions result in more frequent strikes and higher … Read more
GRENADA COUNTY, Miss. (WJTV) – A Mississippi woman was killed during a two-vehicle crash in Grenada County. Officials with the Mississippi Highway Patrol (MHP) said the crash occurred on Highway 7 just after 12:30 p.m. on Saturday, September 7. According to MHP, a 2002 Toyota Sequoia was traveling north on the highway when the vehicle … Read more
ROCKY POINT, NC (WWAY) — On most days, you’ll find Jennifer Chesson cruising Pender County in a 2003 Cadillac hearse. No, she’s not a funeral director, and she’s not making deliveries to the departed. She’s actually hauling mail. “I’ll be at mailboxes, and then cars will start going slow past me and then I’ll look … Read more
The link below is a collection of photos from the NRLCA National Convention in Reno, NV
WASHINGTON — The U.S. Postal Service filed notice today with the Postal Regulatory Commission (PRC) regarding a temporary price change for some package services for the 2024 peak holiday season. This temporary price adjustment is to help cover extra handling costs to ensure a successful peak season. The planned peak-season pricing, which was approved by … Read more
BLAKELY, GA — As part of the United States Postal Service’s “For the Long Haul” initiative, we are proud to celebrate Kerry Waller Smith, a dedicated rural carrier who has faithfully served the Blakely community for over 46 years and 35 of those years on the same route. Kerry’s unwavering commitment and exceptional service have … Read more