SWITCH: Mobile | ePaper | Subscribe

Homes Rentals Jobs Autos Contests

Postal Service

Feds put the squeeze on synthetic drug shipments

Last updated Tuesday, May 8, 2012 - 9:58am

MINNEAPOLIS -- Federal investigators have ramped up their attack on synthetic drugs entering Minnesota and western Wisconsin, seizing more than two dozen shipments from South Carolina, Texas and Nevada, as well as several intrastate shipments, the Star Tribune has found.

The U.S. Postal Inspection Service, which conducted the seizures, isn't talking about its investigations, most of which remain active. Jeff Long, a spokesman, said only that it's the mission of the service to keep the mail safe.

Postal Service, Spice, Synthetic drugs, National Read more Comments

Four thieves who hit Weber cities 'trailer-dwelling doper lowlifes,' sheriff's officer says

Jesus Lopez Jr. Standard-Examiner

Last updated Wednesday, May 2, 2012 - 3:44pm

OGDEN — Police arrested over the weekend, a group of thieves made its way through the northwest area of Weber County.

The thieves never did anything dangerous. They just tried car doors, opening the unlocked ones and snatching items from the front seat.

After following up on a warrant, Weber County sheriff’s deputies and Ogden police arrested at least four people they say were involved in the group responsible for a rash of vehicle burglaries and identity thefts Friday and Saturday.

Crime, Identity Theft, Arrests, Burglary, Ogden Police, Ogden Police Department, Postal Service, United States Postal Service, Utah, Vehicle burglary, Weber County Sheriff's Department, Weber County Sheriff's Office, Featured Read more Comments

Eldon Earl Weston

Obituaries Standard-Examiner

Last updated Friday, March 9, 2012 - 5:25pm

Eldon Earl Weston, born Oct. 13, 1920, in Ogden, died Thursday, March 8, 2012, in Plain City. A funeral will be held at 11 a.m. Monday, March 12, at the Plain City 4th Ward, 2225 N. 4300 West. A viewing will be held from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. Sunday, March 11, at Myers Ogden Mortuary, 845 Washington Blvd., and from 9:30 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. Monday at the church. Interment, Plain City Cemetery. Post condolences at www.myers-mortuary.com. See the complete obituary in the Standard-Examiner's e-edition.

Postal Service, United States Postal Service, Weber High School, World War II veterans, Deaths, Military Read more Comments

Postal service to close Elko mail processing plant

Cristina Silva The Associated Press

Last updated Friday, February 24, 2012 - 11:11am

ELKO, Nev. — Nevada has emerged as both a winner and a loser in a nationwide overhaul of the U.S. Postal Service.

Budget cuts, Mail, Postal Service, National Read more Comments

Larin J. 'Pete' Peterson

Obituaries Standard-Examiner

Last updated Wednesday, February 1, 2012 - 12:06am

Larin J. “Pete” Peterson, born May 16, 1940, died Thursday, Jan. 26, 2012. A funeral will be at noon Friday, Feb. 3, at the LDS Church at 1448 W. 1800 North, Clinton. Visitation will be from 11 a.m. to 11:45 a.m. at the church before the service. Burial will follow at the Washington Heights Park Cemetery, 4500 Washington Blvd., Ogden. Post condolences at www.premierfuneral.com. See the complete obituary in the Standard-Examiner's e-edition.

Postal Service, United States Postal Service, Deaths Read more Comments

Ernest “Ernie” Carlyle Hale

Obituaries Standard-Examiner

Last updated Friday, January 27, 2012 - 11:44pm

Ogden resident Ernest “Ernie” Carlyle Hale, born July 11, 1918, died Tuesday, Jan. 24, 2012. A funeral will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday, Jan. 28, at Sullivan Hollow 2nd Ward, 976 33rd St. (corner of Jackson Avenue), Ogden. Friends may visit family from 9:30 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. Saturday at the church. Services entrusted to Lindquist’s Ogden Mortuary, 3408 Washington Blvd. Interment, Lindquist’s Memorial Gardens of the Wasatch, 1718 Combe Road. Post condolences at www.lindquistmortuary.com. See the complete obituary in the Standard-Examiner's e-edition.

Postal Service, United States Postal Service, World War II veterans, Deaths, Military Read more Comments

Arvel Don Dean

Obituaries Standard-Examiner

Last updated Tuesday, January 17, 2012 - 6:19pm

Arvel Don Dean, born Oct. 7, 1922, died Saturday, Jan. 14, 2012, at home. A funeral will begin at 2 p.m. Friday, Jan. 20, at the Roy 31st Ward Chapel, 3345 W. 5200 South. Family will meet with friends from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. Thursday, Jan. 19, at Leavitt's Mortuary, 836 36th St., Ogden, and one hour before the service Friday at the church. Interment will follow at Leavitt's Aultorest Memorial Park. In lieu of flowers, please donate to the LDS Missionary Fund or the LDS Humanitarian Aid. Post condolences at www.leavittsmortuary.com. See the complete obituary in the Standard-Examiner's e-edition.

Army, Postal Service, United States Postal Service, World War II veterans, Deaths, Military Read more Comments

A car crashed into a U.S. postal truck Tuesday afternoon in West Haven. The six-wheel mail delivery truck was crossing the northbound lanes of 1900 West near 2600 South when a white Honda Civic crashed into its left side around 4:15 p.m. The airbags deployed in the car, which suffered front-end damage. The Weber County Sheriff's Office was investigating. (MICHAEL McFALL/Standard-Examiner)

Neither rain nor snow ...

Michael McFall Standard-Examiner

Last updated Wednesday, December 14, 2011 - 12:29am

WEST HAVEN -- A car crashed into a U.S. postal truck Tuesday afternoon.

The six-wheel mail delivery truck was crossing the northbound lanes of 1900 West near 2600 South when a white Honda Civic crashed into its left side around 4:15 p.m. The airbags deployed in the car, which suffered front-end damage.

Weber County Sheriff's Office was investigating the accident.

Auto Accident, car crash, Crash, Investigation, Postal Service, Utah, Featured Read more Comments

Dan R. Gibson

Obituaries Standard-Examiner

Last updated Friday, October 21, 2011 - 10:52pm

Dan R. Gibson, born in 1946, died Wednesday, Oct. 19, 2011. A celebration of his life will be held at 3 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 25, at Leavitt’s Mortuary, 836 36th St., Ogden. Friends may call at the mortuary from 2 p.m. to 3 p.m. Tuesday before the celebration. Cremation under the direction of Leavitt’s Mortuary. Post condolences at www.leavittsmortuary.com. See the complete obituary in the Standard-Examiner's e-edition.

Bonneville High School, Bureau of Reclamation, Democratic Party, Marines, Postal Service, U.S. Marine Corps, United States Postal Service, University of Utah, Weber State University, Deaths, Military Read more Comments

Closings of small-town post offices threaten community spirit

Ted Gregory Chicago Tribune

Last updated Wednesday, September 14, 2011 - 9:13am

WEDRON, Ill. -- In September 1926, a young airmail pilot named Charles Lindbergh crashed his plane in a field on the outskirts of this Fox River town about 80 miles southwest of Chicago. Eight months later, he made the world's first solo transatlantic airplane flight.

About 16 miles to the northeast, Millington was once called Milford until the post office opened in 1861, prompting officials to change the name to avoid confusion with a Milford in a different county.

Now both tiny towns are bracing for a different brush with history. The U.S. Postal Service is considering making their cottage-size post offices extinct.

Features, Mail, Post Office, Postal Service Read more Comments

Wallace Edmund Haun

Obituaries Standard-Examiner

Last updated Friday, September 9, 2011 - 10:52pm

Wallace Edmund Haun, born Sept. 18, 1926, in Ogden, died Wednesday, Sept. 7, 2011. A funeral will begin at 11 a.m. Monday, Sept. 12, at the Pleasant View 8th Ward Chapel, 250 W. Elberta Drive, Ogden. There will be a viewing from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. Sunday at Myers Mortuary, 845 Washington Blvd., Ogden, and from 9:45 a.m. to 10:45 a.m. Monday at the church before the service. The family requests that donations be given to the Perpetual Education Fund in Wally’s honor. Interment, Ben Lomond Cemetery. Post condolences at www.myers-mortuary.com. See the complete obituary in the Standard-Examiner's e-edition.

Army, Ogden High School, Postal Service, U.S. Army, United States Postal Service, Deaths, Military Read more Comments

15 Utah postal outlets to be studied for closure

The Associated Press The Associated Press

Last updated Wednesday, July 27, 2011 - 8:28am

SALT LAKE CITY -- The U.S. Postal Service is studying 15 offices for possible closure as part of a national review of operations.

Closure, Postal Service, Utah Read more Comments

James S. “Cub” Halliday II

Obituaries

Last updated Friday, May 27, 2011 - 7:08pm

James S. “Cub” Halliday II, of Ogden, died of causes related to cancer Tuesday, May 24, 2011. A graveside service will begin at 11 a.m. Wednesday, June 1, at the Ogden City Cemetery, where military honors will be accorded. Family will meet with friends at Lindquist’s Ogden Mortuary, 3408 Washington Blvd., from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. Tuesday. Post condolences at www.lindquistmortuary.com. See the complete obituary in the Standard-Examiner's e-edition.

Army, BLM, Cancer, Korean War, Postal Service, U.S. Army, United States Postal Service, Utah State University, Weber State College, Brigham Young University, Deaths, EPA, Military Read more Comments

Letters mailed to and from an Army base in 1940s baffle postal officials

Los Angeles Times, Steve Chawkins

Last updated Wednesday, March 9, 2011 - 10:05am

LOS ANGELES -- It was strange enough last month when an 85-year-old retired farmer in Iowa received a letter his brother had sent in 1943 when he was stationed at California's Camp Roberts. It was stranger still when, a few weeks later, Camp Roberts got a letter sent in 1944 to a woman who had worked at the Red Cross hospital there.

The hospital was leveled decades ago.

Postal authorities are mystified.

Features, Letters, Postal Service, World War II Read more Comments

2 workers killed in Tenn. post office shooting

Adrian Sainz, The Associated Press

Last updated Monday, October 18, 2010 - 3:14pm

HENNING, Tenn. -- Two women working at a rural West Tennessee post office were shot and killed Monday during a possible robbery attempt, authorities said.

Crime, Postal Service, Shooting Read more Comments