Video: Brown recluse spiders force Fisherville PO to close temporarily

By Sarah Phinney – May 4, 2015 FISHERVILLE, Ky. (WDRB) — Brown recluse spiders are causing the Fisherville Post Office to temporarily close its doors. United States Postal Service spokesperson David Walton says spiders were found during a recent inspection. “We didn’t want to take any chances so we thought the best course of action…

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USPS OIG: Management Advisory – Government Mail

Background Federal, state, and local governments use mailing and shipping services to help carry out their missions and meet their diverse mailing needs.  Government mailers consider price, service, and contract terms when deciding between the U.S. Postal Service and one of its competitors; and some government entities use presorting to qualify for price discounts. The…

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USPS opens ‘mega passports office’ in California

The 1,500-square-foot office is separate from the retail lobby and has additional staff. Services include passport photos, document photocopying, expedited processing and Priority Mail Express delivery with tracking and insurance. The office is open every day except Thursdays and Sundays. No appointments are necessary. The Postal Service began accepting passport applications on the State Department’s…

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