The latest USPS news releases for the state of West Virginia.http://about.usps.com/news/state-releases/wv/wv.htmFri, 29 Apr 2016 12:06:03 -0400OnlineCommunications@usps.govOnlineCommunications@usps.govCopyright 2016 USPS. All Rights Reserved.WEST VIRGINIA — The U.S. Postal Service will observe Labor Day on Monday, September 7.https://about.usps.com/newsroom/rssrequest.htm?nr=local-releases/wv/2026/0903-usps-will-be-closed-in-observance-of-labor-day-september-7.htmThu, 03 Sep 2026 14:29:43 -0400naddia.n.dhalai@usps.govWEST VIRGINIA — The U.S. Postal Service will observe Independence Day on Saturday, July 4. All Post Office locations will be closed. Regular mail delivery and retail services will resume on Monday, July 6. Post Offices will be open, and deliveries will occur as normal on Friday, July 3.https://about.usps.com/newsroom/rssrequest.htm?nr=local-releases/wv/2026/0630-usps-closed-independence-day-july-4.htmTue, 30 Jun 2026 12:49:10 -0400susan.w.wright@usps.govKY-WV DISTRICT— Last year, U.S. Postal Service employees suffered more than 5,200 dog attacks. The issue remains a serious concern in the Kentucky-West Virginia District with 71 dog-related incidents so far this fiscal year (beginning Oct. 1, 2025). To combat this, USPS is sharing vital safety guidance to help pet owners protect mail carriers and ensure uninterrupted mail delivery.https://about.usps.com/newsroom/rssrequest.htm?nr=local-releases/wv/2026/0626-usps-names-top-cities-and-states-for-dog-attacks-on-mail-carriers.htmFri, 26 Jun 2026 12:02:45 -0400susan.w.wright@usps.govWEST VIRGINIA — The U.S. Postal Service will observe Juneteenth on Friday, June 19. All Post Office locations will be closed. Regular mail delivery and retail services will resume on Saturday, June 20.https://about.usps.com/newsroom/rssrequest.htm?nr=local-releases/wv/2026/0611-usps-will-be-closed-in-observance-of-juneteenth-june-19.htmThu, 11 Jun 2026 09:34:59 -0400susan.w.wright@usps.govWYOMING — Yesterday at the 2026 Boston World Exposition, the U. S. Postal Service dedicated the American Bison stamp. The issuance was part of the exposition’s stamp collector's theme day.https://about.usps.com/newsroom/rssrequest.htm?nr=local-releases/wv/2026/0526-american-bison-stamps-issued.htmWed, 27 May 2026 12:07:37 -0400James.n.boxrud@usps.govWEST VIRGINIA – This Mailbox Improvement Week (May 18-24, 2026), the United States Postal Service (USPS) is reminding Americans everywhere to inspect, maintain, and make any needed upgrades to their mailboxes to help keep the mail flowing. Through regular, simple mailbox maintenance akin to Spring Cleaning, customers can help their carriers ensure mail, packages, and special deliveries arrive on time, safely, and securely. https://about.usps.com/newsroom/rssrequest.htm?nr=local-releases/wv/2026/0518-give-your-mailbox-a-spring-makeover.htmMon, 18 May 2026 13:00:43 -0400susan.w.wright@usps.govMARLINTON, WV – Postmaster Suzanne Bertussi invites the public to the USPS Open House on Friday, May 29, from 1:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m. at the Marlinton Post Office, 819 4th Ave., 24954.https://about.usps.com/newsroom/rssrequest.htm?nr=local-releases/wv/2026/0515-marlinton-post-office-open-house.htmFri, 15 May 2026 15:41:50 -0400susan.w.wright@usps.govWEST VIRGINIA — The U.S. Postal Service will observe Memorial Day on Monday, May 25. All Post Office locations will be closed. Regular mail delivery and retail services will resume on Tuesday, May 26.https://about.usps.com/newsroom/rssrequest.htm?nr=local-releases/wv/2026/0512-usps-will-be-closed-in-observance-of-memorial-day-may-25.htmTue, 12 May 2026 12:59:47 -0400susan.w.wright@usps.govWASHINGTON — The Postal Inspection Service is accepting applications through its hiring portal from Tuesday, April 14, through Thursday, April 23.https://about.usps.com/newsroom/rssrequest.htm?nr=local-releases/wv/2026/0410-us-postal-inspection-service-is-hiring.htmMon, 13 Apr 2026 08:53:16 -0400jlpalmer@uspis.govWEST VIRGINIA — The U.S. Postal Service will observe Presidents Day on Monday, Feb. 16. All Post Office locations will be closed. Regular mail delivery and retail services will resume on Tuesday, Feb. 17.https://about.usps.com/newsroom/rssrequest.htm?nr=local-releases/wv/2026/0209-usps-to-observe-presidents-day-feb-16.htmMon, 09 Feb 2026 15:09:19 -0500susan.w.wright@usps.govWEST VIRGINIA – The Postal Service is looking to hire for more than 70 available positions at three West Virginia Job Fairs in January. Positions are located in Morgantown, Clarksburg, Fairmont, and surrounding areas. The positions pay up to $21.89 per hour, plus some benefits.https://about.usps.com/newsroom/rssrequest.htm?nr=local-releases/wv/2026/0123-usps-hiring-in-west-virginia.htmFri, 23 Jan 2026 15:11:24 -0500susan.w.wright@usps.govWEST VIRGINIA — Through large investments in new technology and new logistics planning and execution, the U.S. Postal Service (USPS) significantly improved its delivery performance during this past holiday season. Mail items and packages were delivered within 2.5 days on average (16 billion in volume), compared to 2.8 days during the same period last year (Nov. 15 – Jan. 9). On-time delivery scores were higher virtually across the board, with the best scores being in its last mile Destination Delivery Units (DDU). The DDU space is the subject of the USPS bid solicitation process beginning later this month.https://about.usps.com/newsroom/rssrequest.htm?nr=local-releases/wv/2026/0115-usps-reports-on-time-delivery-gain-for-holiday-surge.htmThu, 22 Jan 2026 09:26:50 -0500cathy.k.purcell@usps.govThe U.S. Postal Service will mail a postcard to the impacted community, announcing a proposed relocation of retail services of the East Beckley Station Post Office, previously located at 1821 1/2 South Kanawha St., Beckley, WV 25801. The postcard provides information about the public comment period. https://about.usps.com/newsroom/rssrequest.htm?nr=local-releases/wv/2025/1215-notice-of-comment-period.htmMon, 15 Dec 2025 11:44:25 -0500susan.w.wright@usps.govWEST VIRGINIA — With the holiday season underway, USPS is reminding customers of the importance of keeping walkways, sidewalks, and areas around mailboxes clear from snow and ice so letter carriers can provide safe and timely mail delivery.https://about.usps.com/newsroom/rssrequest.htm?nr=local-releases/wv/2025/1201-keep-carrier-safe-clear-path-of-snow-ice.htmMon, 01 Dec 2025 10:04:06 -0500susan.w.wright@usps.govWest Virginia — The United States Postal Service’s busiest holiday season is in full swing as its real-time Holiday Mail Counter goes live online, and Postal Service leaders say they are ready to deliver for every American's holiday mailing and shipping needs. https://about.usps.com/newsroom/rssrequest.htm?nr=local-releases/wv/2025/1128-real-time-holiday-mail-counter-goes-live.htmFri, 28 Nov 2025 10:46:10 -0500Susan.w.wright@usps.govWEST VIRGINIA — The U.S. Postal Service will observe Veterans Day on Tuesday, Nov. 11. All Post Office locations will be closed in recognition of the federal holiday. Only Priority Mail Express will be delivered. Regular mail delivery and retail services will resume on Wednesday, Nov. 12.https://about.usps.com/newsroom/rssrequest.htm?nr=local-releases/wv/2025/1031-usps-to-observe-veterans-day-holiday.htmFri, 31 Oct 2025 11:14:27 -0400susan.w.wright@usps.govWEST VIRGINIA — The Postal Service is more than ready to deliver for the 2025 holiday season.https://about.usps.com/newsroom/rssrequest.htm?nr=local-releases/wv/2025/1027-postal-service-ready-to-deliver-for-2025-holiday-season.htmMon, 27 Oct 2025 12:38:15 -0400susan.w.wright@usps.govMORGANTOWN, WV — October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month and the Morgantown Post Office wants to help fund the cause by promoting the sale of the Breast Cancer Research semipostal stamp.https://about.usps.com/newsroom/rssrequest.htm?nr=local-releases/wv/2025/1016-morgantown-post-office-celebrates-breast-cancer-awareness-month.htmThu, 16 Oct 2025 11:50:01 -0400susan.w.wright@usps.govWEST VIRGINIA — October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month, and the U.S. Postal Service is reminding customers that they can help fund the cause by purchasing the Breast Cancer Research stamp.https://about.usps.com/newsroom/rssrequest.htm?nr=local-releases/wv/2025/1007-help-stamp-out-breast-cancer.htmTue, 07 Oct 2025 16:39:38 -0400susan.w.wright@usps.govWEST VIRGINIA — Retail services at post offices across West Virginia will be closed on Monday, Oct. 13, in recognition of the Columbus Day holiday. There will be no mail delivery to street or Post Office Box addresses, except for Priority Mail Express.https://about.usps.com/newsroom/rssrequest.htm?nr=local-releases/wv/2025/1006-post-offices-closed-on-oct-13-in-observance-of-columbus-day.htmMon, 06 Oct 2025 13:09:36 -0400susan.w.wright@usps.govMARTINSBURG, WV — The U.S. Postal Service recently welcomed employees to an event celebrating the opening of the Martinsburg, WV, Sorting and Delivery Center (S&DC). The special event offered employees a first look at the Postal Service’s latest investments to increase operational precision, improve service performance and enhance its workplaces.https://about.usps.com/newsroom/rssrequest.htm?nr=local-releases/wv/2025/0926-usps-honors-workforce-during-exclusive-facility-opening-event-in-martinsburg.htmFri, 26 Sep 2025 10:17:58 -0400susan.w.wright@usps.govThe public is invited to attend the Grand Re-Opening and Open House Celebration for the Logan Post Office. https://about.usps.com/newsroom/rssrequest.htm?nr=local-releases/wv/2025/0922ma-grand-re-opening-and-open-house.htmMon, 22 Sep 2025 12:08:11 -0400susan.w.wright@usps.govWEST VIRGINIA – School is back in session. That means more children will be walking and riding to and from school. It also means an increase in young pedestrians potentially darting across road¬ways or wandering in front of alleys and driveways. https://about.usps.com/newsroom/rssrequest.htm?nr=local-releases/wv/2025/0826-stay-alert-school-back-in-session.htmTue, 26 Aug 2025 15:37:49 -0400susan.w.wright@usps.govWEST VIRGINIA — Today, the U.S. Postal Service is excited to announce the Stamp Encore Contest. https://about.usps.com/newsroom/rssrequest.htm?nr=local-releases/wv/2025/0806-usps-stamp-encore-voting-open-now.htmWed, 06 Aug 2025 15:24:19 -0400susan.w.wright@usps.govWASHINGTON — The Postal Service will mark the 250th anniversary of its founding on July 26. To celebrate the organization’s rich history of connecting people, communities and businesses, USPS will hold a series of special events this week and highlight other activities, including licensed merchandise, digital media, a stamp contest and special signage at Post Offices.https://about.usps.com/newsroom/rssrequest.htm?nr=local-releases/wv/2025/0721-celebrating-250-years-of-connecting-communities.htmTue, 22 Jul 2025 13:19:36 -0400melissa.chavez@usps.govWEST VIRGINIA — With July 4th quickly approaching, the U.S. Postal Service is reminding customers that while fireworks are a fun way to celebrate Independence Day, they are strictly prohibited in the mail system.https://about.usps.com/newsroom/rssrequest.htm?nr=local-releases/wv/2025/0627-usps-reminds-public-fireworks-dont-belong-in-the-mail.htmMon, 30 Jun 2025 11:03:30 -0400susan.w.wright@usps.govBRUCETON MILLS, WV – Local residents may have noticed a paw print on their mailbox recently, but these prints weren’t left by a canine. They are part of a Postal Service program aimed at preventing dog attacks on letter carriers.https://about.usps.com/newsroom/rssrequest.htm?nr=local-releases/wv/2025/0612-post-office-promotes-dog-bite-awareness.htmFri, 13 Jun 2025 08:42:26 -0400susan.w.wright@usps.govWEST VIRGINIA – With National Mailbox Improvement Week (May 18 - May 24), the U.S. Postal Service is encouraging customers to inspect, maintain, and upgrade their mailboxes to help ensure safe, secure, and efficient mail delivery.https://about.usps.com/newsroom/rssrequest.htm?nr=local-releases/wv/2025/0519-usps-reminds-customers-to-check-and-maintain-their-mailboxes-during-national-mailbox-awareness-week.htmMon, 19 May 2025 12:14:52 -0400susan.w.wright@usps.govThe U.S. Postal Service will mail a postcard to the impacted community, announcing a proposed relocation of the Upper Tract, WV, Main Post Office, located at 1477 Petersburg Pike, Upper Tract, WV 26866. The postcard provides information about the public comment period. https://about.usps.com/newsroom/rssrequest.htm?nr=local-releases/wv/2025/0319ma-notice-of-comment-period-upper-tract.htmWed, 19 Mar 2025 11:13:11 -0400susan.w.wright@usps.govWEST VIRGINIA — The U.S. Postal Inspection Service is kicking off National Consumer Protection Week, March 2-8, 2025, with a warning about the dangers of imposter scams. https://about.usps.com/newsroom/rssrequest.htm?nr=local-releases/wv/2025/0303-postal-inspectors-remind-consumers-to-be-alert-for-imposter-scams.htmMon, 03 Mar 2025 15:05:28 -0500susan.w.wright@usps.govThe U.S. Postal Service will mail a postcard to the impacted community, announcing a proposed relocation of the West Columbia, WV, Main Post Office formally located at 17404 Ohio River Rd, West Columbia, WV - 25287. The postcard provides information about the public comment period. https://about.usps.com/newsroom/rssrequest.htm?nr=local-releases/wv/2025/0227ma-notice-of-comment-period.htmThu, 27 Feb 2025 13:58:11 -0500susan.w.wright@usps.govProposed Relocation of Ghent, WV, Post Officehttps://about.usps.com/newsroom/rssrequest.htm?nr=local-releases/wv/2025/0221ma-notice-of-comment-period.htmFri, 21 Feb 2025 15:06:32 -0500susan.w.wright@usps.govThe U.S. Postal Service will mail a postcard to the impacted Hensley community, announcing a proposed relocation of the Hensley, WV, Main Post Office located at 80 Evergreen Drive, Hensley WV 24843. The postcard provides information about the public comment period.https://about.usps.com/newsroom/rssrequest.htm?nr=local-releases/wv/2025/0220-notice-of-comment-period.htmThu, 20 Feb 2025 11:34:44 -0500susan.w.wright@usps.govThe U.S. Postal Service will mail a postcard to the impacted Camden community, announcing a proposed relocation of the Camden, WV, Main Post Office located at 4354 US HIGHWAY 33 W, Camden, WV 26338. The postcard provides information about the public comment period.https://about.usps.com/newsroom/rssrequest.htm?nr=local-releases/wv/2025/0213ma-notice-of-comment-period.htmThu, 13 Feb 2025 11:09:08 -0500susan.w.wright@usps.govWEST VIRGINIA — In observance of the Presidents Day holiday, Postal Service facilities will be closed for retail transactions on Monday, Feb. 17, 2025. There will be no regular residential or business deliveries.https://about.usps.com/newsroom/rssrequest.htm?nr=local-releases/wv/2025/0212-usps-to-close-in-observance-of-presidents-day.htmWed, 12 Feb 2025 14:11:25 -0500susan.w.wright@usps.govWASHINGTON — With Valentine’s Day approaching, the U.S. Postal Service (USPS) and the U.S. Postal Inspection Service (USPIS) want consumers to be aware they may be targeted for romance scams, a deceptive form of fraud that preys on individuals seeking companionship. https://about.usps.com/newsroom/rssrequest.htm?nr=local-releases/wv/2025/0208-usps-and-uspis-warn-public-about-romance-scams.htmSat, 08 Feb 2025 14:12:20 -0500susan.w.wright@usps.govThe U.S. Postal Service will be mailing a postcard to the impacted Ashton community, announcing a proposed relocation of the Ashton, WV Main Post Office, located at 3948 Huntington Rd., Ashton, WV 25503. https://about.usps.com/newsroom/rssrequest.htm?nr=local-releases/wv/2025/0116ma-notice-of-comment-period.htmThu, 16 Jan 2025 15:05:47 -0500susan.w.wright@usps.govUSPS is reminding customers of the importance of keeping walkways, sidewalks, and areas around mailboxes clear from snow and ice so letter carriers can provide safe and timely mail delivery.https://about.usps.com/newsroom/rssrequest.htm?nr=local-releases/wv/2025/0107-keep-your-letter-carrier-safe-by-clearing-paths-of-snow-and-ice.htmWed, 08 Jan 2025 09:15:40 -0500susan.w.wright@usps.govROCK CAVE, WV – The Postal Service has proposed to relocate the Rock Cave, WV Post Office from the previous location at 410 Rock Cave Rd., Rock Cave, WV 26234. https://about.usps.com/newsroom/rssrequest.htm?nr=local-releases/wv/2025/0106-usps-final-decision.htmTue, 07 Jan 2025 11:33:45 -0500susan.w.wright@usps.govThe United States Postal Service is primed and ready to deliver exceptional service during the 2024 holiday rush.https://about.usps.com/newsroom/local-releases/wv/2024/1126-usps-update-on-peak-holiday-season-preparations-and-readiness.htmTue, 26 Nov 2024 12:20:23 -0500jonathan.r.castillo@usps.govRetail services at Post Offices will be closed on Monday, November 11, in recognition of Veterans Day. https://about.usps.com/newsroom/local-releases/wv/2024/1107-usps-closed-in-observance-of-veterans-day.htmThu, 07 Nov 2024 17:07:46 -0500susan.w.wright@usps.govWEST VIRGINIA – The Postal Service will soon delivery over 200,000 mailpieces across West Virginia to promote hiring. https://about.usps.com/newsroom/local-releases/wv/2024/1028-postal-service-hiring-event-in-west-virginia.htmMon, 28 Oct 2024 15:59:44 -0400susan.w.wright@usps.govWASHINGTON — With eight days remaining until Election Day, Tuesday, Nov. 5, the United States Postal Service recommends that voters who choose to vote by mail do so soon.https://about.usps.com/newsroom/local-releases/wv/2024/1028-usps-ready-to-deliver-nations-election-mail.htmMon, 28 Oct 2024 14:25:07 -0400martha.s.johnson@usps.govWEST VIRGINIA – In 2023, more than 5,800 Postal Service employees were attacked by dogs while delivering the mail. In West Virginia, there were 27 dog bites or dog attacks.https://about.usps.com/newsroom/local-releases/wv/2024/0816-postal-service-dog-bite-awareness-events.htmFri, 16 Aug 2024 10:46:28 -0400susan.w.wright@usps.govWEST VIRGINIA — Post Offices will be closed on Wednesday, June 19, 2024, in observance of the Juneteenth holiday. There will be no mail delivery to street or Post Office Box addresses, except for Priority Mail Express.https://about.usps.com/newsroom/local-releases/wv/2024/0611-post-offices-will-close-june-19-in-observance-of-juneteenth.htmTue, 11 Jun 2024 14:51:31 -0400susan.w.wright@usps.govWASHINGTON, D.C — Postmaster General Louis DeJoy released a statement regarding a recent 30-day sentence for a criminal involved in the armed robbery of a Postal Service letter carrier in San Francisco.https://about.usps.com/newsroom/local-releases/wv/2024/0312-pmg-dejoy-statement-on-sentence-for-armed-robbery-of-letter-carrrier.htmTue, 12 Mar 2024 20:59:25 -0400albert.ruiz@usps.govSUTTON, WV — The Postal Service has proposed to relocate the Sutton, WV Post Office from the current location at 306 Riverview Dr., Sutton WV 26601.https://about.usps.com/newsroom/local-releases/wv/2024/0228-usps-final-decision.htmWed, 28 Feb 2024 08:32:31 -0500susan.w.wright@usps.govWEST VIRGINIA — Post Offices will be closed on Monday, May 27, 2024, in observance of Memorial Day.https://about.usps.com/newsroom/local-releases/wv/2024/0524-post-offices-to-close-memorial-day.htmFri, 24 May 2024 13:37:54 -0400naddia.n.dhalai@usps.govWEST VIRGINIA — The Postal Service will observe Presidents Day on Monday, Feb. 19, a federal holiday. Post Offices will be closed and there will be no mail delivery.https://about.usps.com/newsroom/local-releases/wv/2024/0216-usps-to-close-in-observance-of-presidents-day.htmFri, 16 Feb 2024 13:11:06 -0500susan.w.wright@usps.govWASHINGTON, DC — Today, the United States Postal Service (USPS) announced a set of new, ambitious sustainability targets for fiscal year 2030 to reduce greenhouse gas emissions and waste at every level of the organization’s operations. The goals are the latest in a series of actions the Postal Service has taken to enhance sustainability across its network and day-to-day operations.https://about.usps.com/newsroom/local-releases/wv/2024/0206-usps-sets-broad-goals-to-reduce-greenhouse-gas-emissions-by-2030.htmThu, 08 Feb 2024 08:49:58 -0500sean.p.hargadon@usps.govmCHICAGO — Author Saul Bellow was honored with a new stamp, the 34th in the Postal Service’s Literary Arts series. https://about.usps.com/newsroom/local-releases/wv/2024/0206-literary-arts-series-spotlights-novelist-saul-bellow.htmThu, 08 Feb 2024 08:50:15 -0500sean.p.hargadon@usps.govAwe-Inspiring Images From James Webb Space Telescope Are Showcasedhttps://about.usps.com/newsroom/local-releases/wv/2024/0122-usps-reaches-for-final-frontier.htmMon, 22 Jan 2024 21:29:34 -0500sean.p.hargadon@usps.govATLANTA — Today, the United States Postal Service (USPS), alongside White House officials, unveiled its first set of electric vehicle (EV) charging stations at its South Atlanta Sorting and Delivery Center (S&DC). https://about.usps.com/newsroom/local-releases/wv/2024/0122-usps-unveils-first-postal-ev-charging-stations.htmMon, 22 Jan 2024 21:16:42 -0500sean.p.hargadon@usps.govROMANCE, AR — Today the Postal Service continues its celebration of the joys of love with the latest stamp in the popular Love stamp series. The issue date for the 2024 Love stamp was set to allow customers to take advantage of this beautiful stamp for their Valentine’s Day messages. The stamp was issued in Romance, Arkansas.https://about.usps.com/newsroom/local-releases/wv/2024/0112-new-love-stamp-flies-into-your-post-office.htmTue, 16 Jan 2024 12:22:45 -0500sean.p.hargadon@usps.govWEST VIRGINIA— On Monday, Jan. 15, 2024, the U.S. Postal Service will observe the federal holiday marking the birthday of Martin Luther King Jr. The holiday is commonly referred to as Martin Luther King Day or MLK Day.https://about.usps.com/newsroom/local-releases/wv/2024/0111-west-virginia-po-to-be-closed-on-mlk-day.htmFri, 12 Jan 2024 10:32:13 -0500sean.p.hargadon@usps.gov WEST VIRGINIA — The Postal Service is asking customers to clear snow and ice from sidewalks, stairs, and mailboxes, to help letter carriers deliver the mail. https://about.usps.com/newsroom/local-releases/wv/2024/0109-usps-says-please-clear-snow-and-ice.htmTue, 09 Jan 2024 16:51:54 -0500sean.p.hargadon@usps.govWASHINGTON, DC — The U.S. Postal Service today announced four new stamp designs for the 2024 holiday season. Holiday Joy, along with other stamps announced last year, make up only a partial list, with more to be revealed in the weeks and months ahead. All stamp designs are preliminary and subject to change.https://about.usps.com/newsroom/local-releases/wv/2024/0105-usps-reveals-holiday-joy-stamps-for-2024.htmMon, 08 Jan 2024 08:41:24 -0500sean.p.hargadon@usps.govWASHINGTON — As the holiday season reaches its peak, the U.S. Postal Service is ensuring a seamless and joyful delivery experience for millions across the nation.https://about.usps.com/newsroom/local-releases/wv/2023/1219-usps-ready-to-deliver-in-the-peak-of-the-holiday-season.htmTue, 19 Dec 2023 11:27:38 -0500sean.p.hargadon@usps.govWASHINGTON, DC — The United States Postal Service today announced that all branches will be closed in observance of Christmas and New Year’s Day. This closure affects all postal services, including retail services, mail delivery and blue collection boxes.https://about.usps.com/newsroom/local-releases/wv/2023/1206-usps-announces-holiday-operating-schedule.htmWed, 06 Dec 2023 18:03:15 -0500sean.p.hargadon@usps.govWASHINGTON, DC — As the holiday season approaches and online shopping activity intensifies, the United States Postal Service (USPS) is strongly positioned to handle the expected surge in package and mail deliveries in a superior and routine manner ahead of and following Black Friday and Cyber Monday.https://about.usps.com/newsroom/local-releases/wv/2023/1127-usps-strongly-positioned-ahead-of-holiday-surge.htmTue, 28 Nov 2023 08:13:10 -0500sean.p.hargadon@usps.gov WASHINGTON, DC — Are you interested in sending children and families some holiday magic this season? You can now adopt a letter written to Santa by going to USPSOperationSanta.com. In response to customer requests, this is the first time the U.S. Postal Service has opened the program before Black Friday. WASHINGTON, DC — Are you interested in sending children and families some holiday magic this season? You can now adopt a letter written to Santa by going to USPSOperationSanta.com. In response to customer requests, this is the first time the U.S. Postal Service has opened the program before Black Friday. Tue, 21 Nov 2023 16:18:47 -0500sean.p.hargadon@usps.gov WEST VIRGINIA — Retail services at all Indiana Post Offices will be closed on Thursday, Nov. 23 in recognition of Thanksgiving Day.https://about.usps.com/newsroom/local-releases/wv/2023/1121-west-virginia-pos-closed-thanksgiving-day.htmTue, 21 Nov 2023 15:25:00 -0500sean.p.hargadon@usps.govGHENT, WV – Due to an expiring lease, the Postal Service will suspend operations at the Ghent Post Office beginning Wednesday, Jan 24, 2024.https://about.usps.com/newsroom/local-releases/wv/2023/1121-ghent-post-office-to-close-temporarily.htmTue, 21 Nov 2023 14:56:14 -0500sean.p.hargadon@usps.govWEST VIRGINIA — Retail services at Post Offices across West Virginia will be closed on Saturday, Nov. 11, 2023, in recognition of Veterans Day. There will be no mail delivery, caller service or Post Office Box service.https://about.usps.com/newsroom/local-releases/wv/2023/1107-post-offices-closed-on-nov-11-in-observance-of-veterans-day.htmWed, 08 Nov 2023 10:27:18 -0500sean.p.hargadon@usps.govCHARLESTON, WV — Customers visiting the Charleston Main Post Office are noticing its shiny appearance after a team of custodians took on a special project to polish all the brass in the lobby of the building.https://about.usps.com/newsroom/local-releases/wv/2023/1030-charleston-po-shines.htmMon, 30 Oct 2023 11:35:17 -0400susan.w.wright@usps.govThe U.S. Postal Service is mailing a postcard to Rock Cave, WV, addresses, announcing a proposed relocation of the Rock Cave Post Office. The postcard provides information about the public comment period. https://about.usps.com/newsroom/local-releases/wv/2023/1026ma-notice-of-comment-period-rock-cave.htmThu, 26 Oct 2023 15:17:12 -0400susan.w.wright@usps.govGHENT, WV – Due to an expiring lease, the Postal Service will suspend operations at the Ghent Post Office beginning Tuesday, Nov. 28, 2023.https://about.usps.com/newsroom/local-releases/wv/2023/1017-ghent-post-office-to-close-temporarily.htmTue, 17 Oct 2023 10:42:08 -0400susan.w.wright@usps.govWASHINGTON, DC — To assist customers with their preparations for the upcoming busy holiday shopping and shipping season, the U.S. Postal Service is providing 2023 holiday shipping and mailing deadlines. The information below covers domestic, international and military shipping destinations to allow for the timely delivery of cards, letters and packages by Dec. 25th.https://about.usps.com/newsroom/local-releases/wv/2023/1010-usps-holiday-shipping-and-mailing-deadlines-announced.htmWed, 11 Oct 2023 08:49:46 -0400susan.w.wright@usps.govWEST VIRGINIA — Retail services at post offices across West Virginia will be closed on Monday, Oct. 9, in recognition of the Columbus Day holiday. There will be no mail delivery to street or Post Office Box addresses, except for Priority Mail Express.https://about.usps.com/newsroom/local-releases/wv/2023/1005-post-offices-closed-on-oct-9-in-observance-of-columbus-day.htmThu, 05 Oct 2023 11:09:20 -0400susan.w.wright@usps.govWASHINGTON, DC — The United States Postal Service (USPS) and its dedicated employees across the nation are ready to deliver another successful holiday season of outstanding service. https://about.usps.com/newsroom/local-releases/wv/2023/0919-usps-ready-to-deliver-for-america-for-the-holidays.htmTue, 19 Sep 2023 16:50:25 -0400jonathan.r.castillo@usps.govSUMMERSVILLE, WV – The Postal Service honored Summersville Letter Carrier Clifford Bennett as a Postmaster General Hero for his actions aiding a customer. The presentation took place at the Summersville Post Office on Thursday, Sept. 14.https://about.usps.com/newsroom/local-releases/wv/2023/0915-summersville-letter-carrier-recognized.htmFri, 15 Sep 2023 12:03:33 -0400susan.w.wright@usps.govKENTUCKY-WEST VIRGINIA — The Postal Service is hiring to fill holiday clerk positions, known as a postal support employee (PSE), across the entire Kentucky-West Virginia District. These non-career positions earn $20.05 per hour, paid bi-weekly.https://about.usps.com/newsroom/local-releases/wv/2023/0907-usps-hiring-for-the-holidays.htmThu, 07 Sep 2023 11:34:23 -0400susan.w.wright@usps.govThe U.S. Postal Service is mailing a postcard to Sutton addresses, announcing a proposed relocation of the Sutton, WV, Post Office, currently located at 306 Riverview Dr., Sutton, WV, 26601-9998. The postcard provides information about the public comment period.https://about.usps.com/newsroom/local-releases/wv/2023/0718ma-notice-of-comment-period.htmWed, 19 Jul 2023 08:37:47 -0400susan.w.wright@usps.govWASHINGTON — Today, the Postal Service announced the launch of its new shipping offering, USPS Ground Advantage. The enhanced ground solution provides a simple, reliable, and more affordable way to ship packages in two-to-five business days across the continental United States.https://about.usps.com/newsroom/local-releases/wv/2023/0710-introducing-usps-ground-advantage.htmTue, 11 Jul 2023 12:45:41 -0400felicia.m.lott@usps.govWEST VIRGINIA — The Postal Service is reminding customers that metallic mercury and devices containing metallic mercury are always prohibited in the mail stream. This includes antique items such as thermometers, barometers, blood pressure monitors and similar devices. However, compact fluorescent lamps, which contain small amounts of mercury in vapor form, are mailable domestically but not internationally. https://about.usps.com/newsroom/local-releases/wv/2023/0707-mercury-remains-prohibited-by-mail.htmFri, 07 Jul 2023 11:31:24 -0400susan.w.wright@usps.govWEST VIRGINIA — Post Offices will be closed on Monday, June 19, 2023, in observance of the Juneteenth holiday. There will be no mail delivery, caller service or Post Office Box service. All services will resume on Tuesday, June 20.https://about.usps.com/newsroom/local-releases/wv/2023/0616-post-offices-to-close-in-observance-of-juneteenth-holiday.htmFri, 16 Jun 2023 09:26:57 -0400susan.w.wright@usps.govWASHINGTON — The United States Postal Service (Postal Service) and United States Postal Inspection Service (Postal Inspection Service) today announced expanded actions to protect Postal employees and the security of the nation’s mail and packages as threats and attacks on letter carriers and mail fraud incidents have escalated concurrently with a national rise in crime.https://about.usps.com/newsroom/local-releases/wv/2023/0512-usps-uspis-roll-out-expanded-crime-prevention-measures.htmFri, 12 May 2023 15:52:34 -0400albert.ruiz@usps.govATHENS, WV — Athens, WV, Postmaster DeWayne Taylor has a prominent role in the latest Postal Service commercial now airing. https://about.usps.com/newsroom/local-releases/wv/2023/0509-athens-postmaster-in-usps-commercial.htmTue, 09 May 2023 14:20:08 -0400susan.w.wright@usps.govWeirton Postal Clerk 50 Years of Servicehttps://about.usps.com/newsroom/local-releases/wv/2023/0501ma-golden-anniversary.htmMon, 01 May 2023 10:00:30 -0400susan.w.wright@usps.govWEST VIRGINIA — The United States Postal Service today released its Second-Year Progress Report on Delivering for America (DFA), the 10-year plan to return the organization to financial sustainability and achieve service excellence while maintaining universal six-day mail delivery and expanding seven-day package delivery.https://about.usps.com/newsroom/local-releases/wv/2023/0429-usps-improving-service-reliability-in-first-two-years-of-dfa.htmMon, 01 May 2023 08:39:14 -0400susan.w.wright@usps.govWEIRTON, WV – Sales, Service, and Distribution Associate Sandra “Sandy” Gajtka knows a thing or two about having a long career. On Apr. 25, she celebrated her 50-year anniversary with the Postal Service. https://about.usps.com/newsroom/local-releases/wv/2023/0426-weirton-postal-employee-achieves-milestone.htmWed, 26 Apr 2023 11:15:48 -0400susan.w.wright@usps.govPost Offices across the nation are hosting events during the month of May to demonstrate how the U.S. Postal Service continues to create easy and affordable services designed to help small businesses grow.https://about.usps.com/newsroom/local-releases/wv/2023/0424-usps-events-in-support-of-small-business-week.htmMon, 24 Apr 2023 11:08:12 -0400susan.w.wright@usps.govLOUISVILLE, KY — More than 200 mailers, small business owners and entrepreneurs attended the USPS Areas Inspiring Mail (AIM) virtual meeting April 4 to learn about the latest enhancements to postal products and services to help companies grow their business.https://about.usps.com/newsroom/local-releases/wv/2023/0405-welcome-to-aim.htmWed, 05 Apr 2023 16:13:24 -0400susan.w.wright@usps.govOn Tuesday, April 4, 2023, from 3:30 p.m. to 5:30 p.m. (EDT) and 2:30 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. (CDT), the Postal Service is hosting an Areas Inspiring Mail (AIM) virtual meeting for small business owners and entrepreneurs to learn about the latest enhancements to postal products and services to help them grow their business.https://about.usps.com/newsroom/local-releases/wv/2023/0331ma-welcome-to-aim.htmFri, 31 Mar 2023 11:56:32 -0400susan.w.wright@usps.govCHARLESTON, WV — The Postal Service will observe Presidents Day on Monday, Feb. 20, a federal holiday. Post Offices will be closed and there will be no mail delivery.https://about.usps.com/newsroom/local-releases/wv/2023/0215-postal-service-to-close-in-observance-of-presidents-day.htmWed, 15 Feb 2023 08:39:13 -0500susan.w.wright@usps.govPULLMAN, WV — The Pullman Post Office, located at 307 Main St., will reopen on Saturday, Feb. 4. Hours of operation are Monday through Friday, 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.; and Saturday, 9:00 a.m. to 10:45 a.m.https://about.usps.com/newsroom/local-releases/wv/2023/0203-pullman-po-reopens.htmFri, 03 Feb 2023 17:02:14 -0500susan.w.wright@usps.gov