I've just lived through one of the most frustrating weeks of my life. It felt like I spent the entire seven days doing just one thing – waiting. I hate waiting. I waited for phone calls that never came, for mail that didn't arrive, and for a repairman who never showed. I waited in the doctor's office and the post office and the coffee shop. I waited in a checkout line so long I finally had to give up and go back to work without my0 lunch. On the job, it seemed every assignment I tackled could not be completed without waiting for someone else to do his part first, which, of course, he (or she) never did. I sent polite e-mail reminders, and waited some more. I made phone calls and was put on hold. Several times I waited till the phone grew permanently attached to my ear, only to be told he'd call me back. But he didn't. ...more

February 15, 2009

The post office will get an extra 2-cents worth when you mail a letter starting in May. ...more

February 11, 2009

Massive deficits could force the post office to cut out one day of mail delivery, the postmaster general told Congress on Wednesday, in asking lawmakers to lift the requirement that the agency deliver mail six days a week. If the change happens, that doesn't necessarily mean an end to Saturday mail delivery. Previous post office studies have looked at the possibility of skipping some other day when mail flow is light, such as Tuesday. ...more

January 29, 2009

Sandwiched between the Seminole Heights Post Office and Mauricio Faedo's Bakery, Paula Cortez and her husband, Angelo Ortiz, last month opened a vegetable and fruit stand called Angelo's Produce. ...more

January 28, 2009

Garbage pick up over the Christmas period will be as follows: In the city of Sebring, Avon Park and Highlands County, there will be no pick up on Thursday, Dec. 25. Thursday's pick up will be on Wednesday, Dec. 24; regular schedule will resume on Friday, Dec. 26. ...more

December 24, 2008

With one more day left for people to donate in the Toys for Tots of East Pasco drive, coordinator Bob Loring is getting nervous. ...more

December 17, 2008

We all recall the old saying that when you are in a hole the first thing to do is stop digging. ...more

December 6, 2008

When postal carriers make their rounds Saturday, they will be hoping to pick up more than a few outgoing letters. Teddy bears, watches, games and even a football, baby doll or truck left at the box would make their day. ...more

December 5, 2008

When postal carriers make their rounds Dec. 6, they will be hoping to pick up more than a few outgoing letters. Teddy bears, watches, games and even a football, baby doll or truck left at the box would make their day. ...more

December 3, 2008

The post office is telling Bob Hope: Thanks for the memories. The beloved entertainer will be honored on a U.S. postage stamp next spring. ...more

November 24, 2008